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Joint Base Charleston Could Be Renamed for Lindsey Graham
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Joint Base Charleston Could Be Renamed for Lindsey Graham

The Pentagon has directed that Joint Base Charleston be renamed in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham following his death earlier this month. The decision was made by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as part of a broader initiative to recognize retiring...

Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase
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Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase

Volotea revealed plans to establish a new operational base commencing July 28, 2026, situated in Ancona, Italy. This strategic move aims to bolster the airline’s presence within Central and Eastern Europe. The company reported a significant increase in its...

Why You Can Only Shower In The Sky On An Airbus A380
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Why You Can Only Shower In The Sky On An Airbus A380

Airbus’s A380 is currently the only aircraft capable of offering showers to passengers due to its unique design and operational economics. The sheer size of the A380, with a gross takeoff weight of approximately 574 tonnes, allows for the installation of a...

Heart Aerospace Aims to Field Hybrid-Electric ES-30 by 2031
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Heart Aerospace Aims to Field Hybrid-Electric ES-30 by 2031

Heart Aerospace is pursuing the development of its hybrid-electric ES-30 aircraft, aiming for initial field operations by 2031. The company recently secured a special airworthiness certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a...

US Marine Corps receives its final MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor
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US Marine Corps receives its final MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor

Service’s final example of high-speed rotorcraft was accepted from Bell Boeing partnership on 28 July. The US Marine Corps (USMC) has taken delivery of its 359th and final Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor. Conducted at Bell’s Amarillo plant in Texas on...

ATP Flight School Slashes Check Ride Wait Times
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ATP Flight School Slashes Check Ride Wait Times

ATP Flight School has significantly reduced check ride wait times, offering pilot trainees nearly immediate testing availability thanks to proprietary software implementation. This advancement is directly attributed to the school’s expansion of its...

Air Nostrum returns to net profit in 2025
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Air Nostrum returns to net profit in 2025

Air Nostrum, the Iberia franchise operator, achieved a significant financial turnaround in 2025, reporting substantial profits following pandemic loan repayments. The Spanish regional carrier generated an operating profit of €25.9 million and a pre-tax...

Rise Air adds fourth ATR 72-600
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Rise Air adds fourth ATR 72-600

Rise Air is continuing its fleet renewal program by ordering a fourth ATR 72-600 aircraft, focusing on expanding regional air services in Saskatchewan and northern Canada. This new acquisition will be leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE),...

Team Tempest partners power ahead with FCAS funding boost from UK
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Team Tempest partners power ahead with FCAS funding boost from UK

Team Tempest has reported significant progress since 2018, driven by a substantial investment from the United Kingdom. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently announced a £708 million ($942 million) follow-on contract to support activities within the...

Safran, Aura Aero advance ERA hybrid propulsion
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Safran, Aura Aero advance ERA hybrid propulsion

Safran Helicopter Engines and Aura Aero have formalized a development and integration agreement specifically for the hybrid-electric propulsion system of the ERA regional aircraft program. This collaboration centers around integrating Safran’s TG600...

Just How Fuel-Hungry Is The F-22 Raptor In Supercruise?
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Just How Fuel-Hungry Is The F-22 Raptor In Supercruise?

According to recent testing, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor consumes significantly more fuel when operating in its supercruise mode compared to other aircraft. Specifically, the F-22’s fuel burn rate is markedly higher than that of an F-15 Eagle utilizing...

ANA orders eight more Embraer E190-E2s
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ANA orders eight more Embraer E190-E2s

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has finalized an agreement to purchase another eight Embraer E190-E2 regional jets, bolstering its fleet renewal initiative and strategic expansion within Japan’s regional network. This new order was approved by ANA's board on July...

Airbus A350-1000ULR completes record 24-hour test flight
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Airbus A350-1000ULR completes record 24-hour test flight

Airbus successfully concluded a landmark 24-hour test flight aboard an A350-1000ULR flight-test aircraft, marking the longest point-to-point journey for this type of aircraft. The campaign commenced on July 23rd with MSN707’s departure from Toulouse,...

DAE completes US$9bn Macquarie AirFinance takeover
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DAE completes US$9bn Macquarie AirFinance takeover

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) finalized its acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for an enterprise value of approximately US$9 billion, as previously announced. This transaction significantly broadens DAE’s aircraft portfolio to encompass roughly...

USAF explores CCA employment in realistic conditions
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USAF explores CCA employment in realistic conditions

The United States Air Force is actively developing tactics, techniques, and procedures specifically tailored for its upcoming uncrewed fighter fleet. Recent exercises have focused on integrating the Anduril YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft into...

How Much Does A Used Boeing 737 MAX Cost In 2026?
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How Much Does A Used Boeing 737 MAX Cost In 2026?

According to recent analysis, the cost of a used Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is projected to reach approximately $85 million in 2026. This figure represents the list price for an airframe only, excluding maintenance and operational costs. The valuation...

How Much Does A Boeing 747 Engine Cost?
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How Much Does A Boeing 747 Engine Cost?

The price tag for a significant engine overhaul on a Boeing 747-400 freighter frequently surpasses the overall worth of the aircraft’s structure. Estimates indicate that these overhauls can reach substantial sums, often exceeding the current market...