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The Washington National Guard simulated drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.The Nov. 5 rehearsals, part of the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit, were hosted by Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington’s adjutant general and homeland security adviser. The summit’s key event was a tabletop exercise that simulated an array of drone attacks: one against Lumen Field during a World Cup match and two more against critical infrastructure.The simulations explored possible drone launch sites and tactics attackers could use, and tested interagency cooperation in response to evolving threats.…

Etihad Airways has spent the last several decades becoming one of the most prominent carriers in the Middle East. Although the airline was founded in 2003, Etihad Airways has expanded from a small regional airline to a global carrier that connects Abu Dhabi to major destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Over the years, the airline has become known as a forward-thinking carrier. After a brief period of financial restructuring in the late 2010s, Etihad Airways has grown to be more agile, sustainable, and with improved operational efficiency. One of the airline’s most important fleet strategies came with…

The Gen III TacIRST distributed infrared threat‑warning system will equip the F-22 Raptor, with an evaluation planned in 2026. Lockheed Martin has announced the first flight of the latest iteration of its TacIRST sensor, or Gen III TacIRST. The flight was conducted in October by a Rockwell Sabreliner 65 testbed equipped with a pod carrying the sensor. In an emailed statement, the company says it is “demonstrating capability readiness before the scheduled customer‑evaluation window in 2026.” In January 2025 Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to equip the F-22 Raptor with TacIRST, and the company confirmed to us that the…

flydubai has entered into a partnership with SpaceX, the space company founded by tech giant Elon Musk, to implement Starlink in-flight internet across its entire fleet starting from 2026.  The announcement was made on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, and follows a significant order by the Dubai-based carrier for up to 150 Airbus A321neo family aircraft, the first Airbus purchase in its history.    Under the agreement, Starlink will become the inflight connectivity provider for the airline’s fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, with installation for 100 aircraft to be rolled out in 2026. In a statement, the airline said this will provide connectivity to more than 100 destinations. …

Cargo Facts today launches its first Cargo Facts Routes and Airports Conference set for April 27-28, 2026, at the Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi. The inaugural event will bring together industry decision-makers, global executives and leaders to analyze cargo-specific route development processes, the global factors shaping network changes and the role airports play in route optimization. View the full event agenda. (Courtesy/Visit Abu Dhabi) The air cargo industry has shown resilience in recent years, weathering upheavals such as the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts and shifting policies. One way the industry remains durable is through smart route development and transformation. Trade tensions…

Announced at the Dubai Air Show, 10 H225M helicopters will join the Royal Moroccan Air Force and begin to replace its ageing Puma fleet in the combat search and rescue role. Joining over 360 H225 and H225M helicopters in service worldwide, Morocco’s ten examples of the aircraft will be fitted with Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera turrets, double hoists, and a searchlight. Crew-served weapons can be mounted for self-defence purposes, and the helicopters will also be equipped with an electronic warfare self-protection suite.Announced at the Dubai Air Show, 10 H225M helicopters will join the Royal Moroccan Air Force and…

Day two of the Dubai Airshow 2025 brought a fresh wave of Airbus-centric deals, highlighting how local carriers are intensifying their fleet expansion ahead of recovery and growth phases. To help readers navigate the most important developments, AeroTime has gathered the essential stories we published from the show so far. Looking for the Day 1 highlights? You can find the full list of announcements here. November 18, 2025, 16:03 (UTC +3) De Havilland reaches deal for up to 10 Twin Otter 300-Gs De Havilland Canada has announced that IndiaOne Air, a regional airline based in India, has signed a Letter…

Allegiant Air has announced 30 new nonstop routes connecting 35 cities across the country, all of which will launch ahead of Summer 2026. As part of the expansion, the Las Vegas-based leisure carrier will also be adding four new markets in Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The new growth comes as Allegiant is giving new focus to its airline operations, having recently extricated itself from a failed investment in a Florida resort, and made the decision to abandon LAX due to high costs. The airline also faces ongoing challenges with its pilots, who have coordinated pickets at all 22…

Of the twelve F-15E Strike Eagles that the 336th FS deployed to Kadena Air Base, six were sent to NSF Diego Garcia for three months in response to tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Air Force’s 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron concluded a six-month deployment with 12 F-15E Strike Eagles at Kadena Air Base, Japan, the service announced on Nov. 18, 2025. During that time, the unit conducted a three-month “first ever” fighter deployment at the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The deployment lasted from May to the end of July, with the fighters returning to…

AerCap has signed a lease agreement with new airline customer FlySafair for three new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and two Boeing 737-800NGs.  On November 18, 2025, AerCap announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, that FlySafair will welcome its first ever 737 MAX jets from 2028, with the 737-800NGs scheduled to arrive during the summer of 2026.   “We are very pleased to welcome FlySafair as a new customer to AerCap, and to support their fleet modernization plan,” said Peter Anderson, the CCO of AerCap. “We thank the team at FlySafair for their partnership and wish them every success as they…