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COLOGNE, Germany — Germany and the Netherlands are slated to get hundreds of newly developed Jackal wheeled infantry fighting vehicles under a multibillion-dollar deal, co-producer Rheinmetall announced on Monday.The €3.4 billion ($4 billion) contract, handled by European defense-acquisition body OCCAR, will see 150 combat vehicles go to the German Bundeswehr and 72 to the Dutch forces.Based on the Boxer wheeled chassis, known for its modular utility in a variety of defense applications, the Jackal, or Schakal in German, features the turret and 30mm main gun of the Puma, a tracked light tank for heavier forces.The armed forces of neighbors Germany…

This morning, a Boeing 747-400F cargo aircraft skidded off the runway and into the adjacent sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The widebody quadjet had flown in from Dubai Al Maktoum Airport (DWC), and was operated by Turkish carrier Air ATC on behalf of Emirates. Pictures that have emerged from the accident site show that the aircraft broke apart as a result of the runway excursion, with the front part of the plane coming to a rest against a sea wall. Its escape slides were deployed, and all four members of the crew who were onboard the…

A United Airlines flight suffered a cracked windshield after suffering an impact from possible space debris as it flew a domestic US flight. The crew managed to land the aircraft and there were no serious injuries among any of the 140 passengers and crew. This could be the first incident of space debris hitting an aircraft, according to authorities. The flight involved a United Boeing 737 MAX 8 on October 16, 2025. The aircraft, registered as N17327, was operating flight UA1093 from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles when the incident unfolded. According to the Aviation Herald, was en route between…

A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for history and regional aviation, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft. He has visited OEM facilities as far and wide as Bristol, Toulouse, and Seattle, and recently enjoyed the milestone of flying his 150th sector as a passenger. Based in Norfolk, UK. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.This morning, a Boeing 747-400F cargo aircraft skidded off the runway and into the adjacent sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The widebody quadjet…

Comlux America announced on October 15, 2025, a major expansion of its operations and workforce to support a record order backlog and anticipated growth over the next several years. Driven by strong demand across multiple platforms, Comlux America’s current backlog comprises 28 aircraft, including six A220s for Magnifica Air, four ACJ TwoTwentys, fifteen A321 NEOs, and three A320 NEOs. To accommodate this extensive pipeline, the company has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indianapolis Airport Authority to expand its hangar capacity and operational footprint. As part of the agreement, Comlux America will: Add two new hangars by Q1 2026, providing 4 additional narrowbody bays, and…

Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Oct. 20, 2025, © Leeham News: Airbus and Boeing face a challenge that is good news and bad news. The Airbus A220-300 is essentially an orphan. An “A220-500” is needed, but so is a higher production rate, and sales of the -300 don’t support this. Credit: Airbus. The good news: Demand for most of their airplanes is high. The bad news: neither can meet the demand. Delivery slots are sold out for the A320neo and 737 MAX families into the next decade. Widebody delivery positions are also increasingly scarce. And the supply chain continues to…

The Boeing 767 first flew in September 1982, being introduced with United Airlines as the launch customer. With 43 years of flying under its belt, the time is soon coming when the 767 will no longer be worth the maintenance costs. As of September this year, 1,341 767s have been delivered, with modern 767 variants still being produced today, such as the 767-200ER. This variant seats 181 people over a 6,590 nautical mile range, making it competitive on transcontinental passenger routes. However, big changes are coming to the passenger aviation industry thanks to new emissions guidelines coming into effect, and…

Miami-Dade County Commissioners want Miami International Airport (MIA) to secure nonstop passenger service to Asia, with Singapore and Tokyo identified by the facility as the first two target markets. Miami International currently has no nonstop services to Asia. An October 16 resolution directed Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to pursue the routes, indicating that they could provide benefits for tourism, business connectivity, and the city’s appeal to global companies. The board is also seeking new nonstop services to some other global destinations, such as Asunción, Paraguay, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Miami already has some ultra-long-haul international services, with nonstop flights already…

Modern airplanes require a consistent flow of fuel. If the pressure or flow rate drops, less fuel will reach the engines, which can have serious consequences for engine performance and flight safety. Fortunately, there are devices to assist with the fuel delivery. Known as boost pumps, they ensure fuel reaches the engines at the right pressure and flow rate. Overview of Boost Pumps Boot pumps are electric pumps that pressurize an airplane’s fuel system. They are typically installed inside or near the fuel tanks. The primary job of a boost pump is to create and maintain positive pressure throughout the…

Turkey-based AirACT lost a 1993-vintage, CF6-powered 747-400BDSF that it was operating in ACMI service for Emirates after the aircraft skidded off the runway into the sea upon landing in Hong Kong early morning local time on Oct. 20. A photo shows the IAI-converted 747-400BDSF (25645) resting in the water on the north side of Hong […] source