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May 19, 2025
Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace

Tallinn (AFP) May 15, 2025
Estonia accused Russia on Thursday of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace. Estonia said it detected the incursion on Tuesday while it was inspecting a tanker from the so-called "shadow fleet" of ships that experts believe Russia is using to dodge sanctions. "Russia responded dangerously aggressively by accompanying the shadow fleet tanker with a fighter jet, which violated Estonian airspace," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkn ... read more
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to Israel
London (AFP) May 13, 2025
Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law. ... more
NASA X-59's Latest Testing Milestone: Simulating Flight from the Ground
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) May 19, 2025
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed a critical series of tests in which the airplane was put through its paces for cruising high above the California desert - all w ... more
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on board
Tokyo (AFP) May 14, 2025
A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. ... more
Boeing April deliveries hit by US-China trade war
New York (AFP) May 13, 2025
Boeing commercial plane deliveries rose slightly in April despite a hit from the US trade war with China, according to figures released Tuesday. ... more
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Trump hails Air Force One 'gift' after Qatari luxury jet reports
Washington (AFP) May 12, 2025
Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents. ... more
China lifts Boeing ban after US trade talks: report
Beijing (AFP) May 13, 2025
China has lifted a ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, a report said Tuesday, after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily lower tariffs in a major de-escalation of their trade war. ... more
Air Force One: iconic jet gets the Trump treatment
Washington (AFP) May 12, 2025
It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency. ... more
Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One gift
Washington (AFP) May 12, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. ... more
India suspends flights at 24 airports
Mumbai (AFP) May 9, 2025
India has suspended civilian flights at 24 airports in the north following fighting with nuclear-armed rival Pakistan. ... more
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Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashes, killing six
Washington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025
A military helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka on Friday, killing six military personnel, the nation's air force said. ... more
Taiwan's China Airlines orders 14 Boeing aircraft
Taipei (AFP) May 8, 2025
Taiwan's China Airlines has ordered 14 aircraft from aviation giant Boeing and has the option for another nine planes, the companies said Thursday. ... more
Second US warplane falls off aircraft carrier into Red Sea; Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town
Washington (AFP) May 7, 2025
A multi-million-dollar US warplane failed to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and plummeted into the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week. ... more
Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected
Rovaniemi, Finland (AFP) May 7, 2025
A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland's Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said. ... more
Airlines cancel, reroute flights after India-Pakistan clashes
Bangkok (AFP) May 7, 2025
Clashes between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan on Wednesday sent airlines scrambling to cancel, divert or reroute flights. ... more
New Zealand to replace navy helicopters over 'global tensions'

Wellington (AFP) May 4, 2025
New Zealand announced on Sunday a US$1.2 billion plan to replace its ageing navy helicopters, part of a major defence overhaul in response to rising "global tensions". Defence Minister Judith Collins said the funding was the first tranche of the government's renewed commitment to ramp up defence spending. A US$5 billion plan for new spending over 10 years unveiled last month also includes investment into missiles, cyber security and drones. It will lift New Zealand's defence spending from on ... read more
NASA Ends Super Pressure Balloon Flight After 17 Days
Washington DC (SPX) May 05, 2025
The first flight of NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign was safely terminated at 7:46 a.m. Sunday, May 4 (in U.S. Eastern Time) after 17 days, 13 hours, and 47 minutes in flight ... more

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NASA Balloon Mission Prepares for Second Launch in Southern Hemisphere
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025
The second scientific balloon slated for NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign is prepared for launch, pending suitable weather at the Wanaka Airport mid-latitude facility. This mi ... more
US approves F-16 training, parts to Ukraine
Washington (AFP) May 2, 2025
President Donald Trump's administration on Friday approved a deal with Ukraine for training and equipment on F-16 jets, whose delivery former president Joe Biden green-lighted following Russia's invasion. ... more
China blames US tariffs for halting Boeing plane deliveries
Beijing (AFP) April 29, 2025
China on Tuesday blamed US tariffs for Beijing's decision to stop accepting new aircraft from aviation giant Boeing, saying the levies had "disrupted the international air transport market". ... more
India says signs deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jets
New Delhi (AFP) April 28, 2025
India has signed a contract to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France, New Delhi's defence ministry said Monday, with the multi-billion-dollar deal to include both single and twin-seat planes. ... more
DLR unveils virtual showcase of next-generation aircraft designs
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 28, 2025
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has launched a new online platform, the Digital Hangar, offering an immersive look at future aircraft concepts and providing downloadable design data. Available at ... more
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