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The RAF notoriously lacks a boom air-to-air refueling capability to support the Poseidon, and the simulated refueling with a KC-135 signals steps are being taken to address the issue. A RAF (Royal Air Force) P-8A Poseidon received fuel mid-air for the first time, or at least simulated the operation, from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in two sorties during the ongoing Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 in the United Kingdom. Both the services announced the event, stressing upon the operation’s role in expanding the capabilities of the P-8A and further strengthening allied interoperability. This is a significant milestone for the…
It’s a fascinating time for Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The airline recently took delivery of its first wide body aircraft, an Airbus A330-900neo, and will soon launch flights between Abidjan (ABJ) and Paris (CDG). I realize I’m probably more intrigued by this new service than just about anyone, especially since Air Côte d’Ivoire is the first airline in years to introduce an international first class product. However, I’m a little confused by what’s going on here, and am wondering if the airline decided to backtrack? Does Air Côte d’Ivoire offer first class…
Boeing will work with Denver-based technology company Palantir to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) systems and software across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) programs. The new partnership was established on September 23 at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Stock Code BA Business Type Planemaker Date Founded July 15, 1916 CEO Kelly Ortberg Headquarters Location Chicago, USA Key Product Lines Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Palantir’s solutions will help Boeing further its innovation and enhance capabilities in defense and security. The manufacturer is already involved in various technology…
The United States is pushing back against Russia’s effort to rejoin the governing council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as delegates meet this week in Montreal. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Moscow’s behavior in the skies makes it unfit to help set global aviation rules, citing GPS spoofing, repeated airspace violations, and safety concerns tied to sanctions. Russia lost its ICAO council seat in 2022, shortly after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Regaining a place on the council would give Moscow influence over international aviation standards, certification rules, and safety oversight. That prospect has drawn opposition from the…
Air Canada’s European plans for its incoming Airbus A321XLRs continue to be released. As of September 24, four European routes are known: Montreal to Dublin, Edinburgh, Palma de Mallorca, and Toulouse. The Irish capital is the most recent disclosure. Of course, more places will be drip-fed. The Star Alliance member has firm orders for 30 A321XLRs, with delivery slated for between 2026 and 2028. Up to ten frames are expected to arrive in 2026. The aircraft will have a relatively high-capacity layout, featuring 182 seats: 14 fully flat business seats (1-1) and 168 seats in economy (3-3). Once the carrier’s…
Danish media sources have suggested that the drones which caused flight disruptions at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) for four hours on September 22, 2025, might have been transported to Denmark by ships, possibly using them as platforms for launching or landing. This information was initially reported by the Danish media outlet TV2 on September 23, 2025. The theory has gained more importance after Copenhagen Police confirmed they are aware of the ships in the area and are currently looking into the matter. Maritime links to Copenhagen drone incident According to a TV2 report, three ships are currently under scrutiny. The report…
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Anduril is weeks away from flying its proposed U.S. Air Force collaborative combat aircraft for the first time, and the company said it is working to ensure its drone wingman will be semiautonomous from takeoff.Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that Anduril’s collaborative combat aircraft, or CCA, will take its first flight in mid-October. Meink made his comments in a roundtable with reporters at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air Space Cyber conference in National Harbor, Maryland.Anduril’s drone, designated the YFQ-44A, is one of two that the Air Force is considering for its first…
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Chinese planemaker Comac has reportedly had to revise delivery targets pertaining to its C919 family of narrowbody twinjet airliners due to the company falling behind on its projected production rates. Indeed, the firm is now only expecting to deliver around a third of the aircraft that it planned to roll out in 2025. Date Founded May 11, 2008 CEO He Dongfeng Headquarters Location Shanghai, China Business Type Planemaker The news comes as an unwelcome setback for the program, which is widely considered to be China’s best chance at penetrating the lucrative but exclusive narrowbody sector that is otherwise dominated by…
The Spanish government announced on September 24, 2025, that it is allocating €3.68 billion to purchase new fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for its armed forces. The procurement package includes the already anticipated acquisition of Hürjet advanced jet trainers, C295 transport aircraft and NH-90, H135 and H175 helicopters to fulfill a range of different roles. The financial appropriations to fund these programs will cover a period of five years and have already been published in the Spanish government’s official gazette (Boletín Oficial del Estado – BOE). The largest component of this massive order, €1.04 billion, is the so-called “Integrated Training System Program”,…