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Air Astana has moved its operations at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the newly opened Terminal 3, with flights now departing from the modern facility as of May 5, 2026. The airline announced on May 12, 2026 that its check-in counters, self-service kiosks, and baggage drop-off points are now located in Zone 34 of the new terminal. Business Class passengers and Nomad Club Gold and Diamond members have access to the Priority Lounge on the fifth floor, located beyond passport control. More flights this summer Air Astana has also increased frequencies to Frankfurt as part of its summer schedule. Flights from…
ISTANBUL — Aselsan used the Saha Expo 2026 defense exhibition here to present a vision of future warfare built around autonomous systems, layered air defense and integrated strike networks, as the Turkish defense-electronics giant seeks to expand its role as a domestic systems integrator and growing global exporter.In an interview with Defence News during the show, Aselsan CEO Ahmet Akyol described the company’s latest launches as part of a broader shift toward networked, high-volume and cost-effective systems designed for modern attritional warfare.In the maritime domain, this strategy manifested itself in the form of two autonomous naval strike systems designed around…
The United States Air Force (USAF) together with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) have conducted flight tests of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) using a MQ-9A Reaper. On May 11, 2026, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said the remotely piloted MQ-9A Reaper was deployed recently at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) in the presence of Department of War stakeholders and industry partners. “The demonstration featured multiple types and variations of shot profiles, including aerial targets. All shots were executed flawlessly by the MQ-9A crews using laser-guided rockets and a specialized launcher,” said a spokesperson for GA-ASI. Developed…
Supernal, the US-based advanced air mobility (AAM) arm of Korean automaker Hyundai, announced on May 11, 2026, that it is preparing to resume work on its aircraft program after striking a partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the main aerospace and defense firm in South Korea. The two firms will join forces in the development of advanced air mobility aircraft, suspended by Supernal in September 2025. At the time, Hyundai’s air mobility subsidiary said it was pausing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) project to evaluate strategic options. The company also fired the bulk of its workforce, leaving only…
Airbus subsidiary Satair has finalized the acquisition of US aircraft parts giant Unical Aviation and disassembly provider ecube Solutions. The Satair proposal was first announced in November 2025, with the aim of bringing together global leading companies working in Used Serviceable Material (USM) and aircraft lifecycle solutions markets. Unical’s itinerary includes over 90 million available aircraft parts and components across over one million unique part numbers while ecube provides aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition. On May 11, 2026, Satair said the agreement would bring “together Unical’s extensive inventory and distribution network, ecube’s world-class disassembly and storage capabilities, and Satair’s existing…
The U.S. Navy released its fiscal 2027 shipbuilding plan Monday, laying out the possibility of the service turning to allied nations to build its vessels.The confirmation of potential outsourcing comes after President Donald Trump reportedly rejected previous Navy Secretary John Phelan’s suggestion to build Trump-class battleships abroad to meet the president’s desired delivery of 2028.“Building and maintaining ships in America is central to the president’s vision and strengthens the nation’s industrial base,” the budget document said. “While American shipbuilding remains the priority, the Navy will evaluate overseas options and whether allied and partner shipbuilding can supplement domestic production if U.S.…
AAR plans to wind down its commercial airline component repair business that, despite generating more than $250 million in sales over the past year, requires too much capital for too little return. The Illinois-based aviation services company said it will phase out its Legacy Commercial Programs business over the next three to four years. The business mainly covers flight-hour-based component repair programs for commercial airlines. Under those arrangements, suppliers often support airline components under long-term contracts tied to aircraft usage, rather than billing only for individual repairs. AAR said the business generated $252.4 million in sales during the 12 months…
United States, Philippine, Japanese and Canadian forces combined land, sea and air platforms to sink two decommissioned ships off the western Northern Luzon coast during Balikatan 2026 last week, according to a Defense Department release.Exercise Balikatan, which wrapped up Friday, is the largest annual military exercise between the United States and the Philippines and is designed to improve combined readiness and maritime defense capabilities, while showcasing the countries’ commitment to a “free and open” Indo-Pacific.The Joint Task Force Maritime Strike, or MARSTRIKE, is a two-day critical live-fire event of the Philippines exercise that took place on Wednesday and Thursday.The drill…
“I, Dean DelleChiaie, am going neutralize/kill you – Donald John Trump – because you decided to kill kids – and say that it was War – when in reality – it is terrorism. God knows your actions and where you belong.” Source: A New Hampshire FAA employee is on the federal stand after allegedly emailing a very obvious death threat to President Donald Trump. This appears to be the last step in a pattern that drew Secret Service attention months earlier.
Also: Visual Line-Of-Sight, Tracking Fire Trucks, Another Laser Fool, Helicopter Fire Attack System The United States Navy officially kicked off flight testing for its first unmanned, carrier-based tanker with a two-hour maiden mission at Boeing’s MidAmerica Airport facility on April 25. The debut of the one-of-a-kind Boeing MQ-25A Stingray involved both Boeing and Navy air vehicle pilots remotely operating the aircraft. Joby Aviation has completed a week-long series of electric air taxi demonstration flights across one of its most promising US markets: New York City. This marked the first time point-to-point eVTOL operations have been conducted through the city’s existing…