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In depthSecond B-21 Raider bomber delivered to US Air Force
The US Air Force has taken delivery of its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Edwards AFB, allowing the test programme to advance beyond initial flight performance to critical mission systems evaluation.
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NewsDiana Birkett Rakow to succeed Joe Sprague as Hawaiian CEO
Alaska Air Group has appointed Diana Birkett Rakow as Hawaiian Airlines’ new chief executive, replacing Joe Sprague who is retiring after 25 years with the company’s airlines.
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NewsJetBlue retires Embraer fleet as Avelo orders up to 100 E195-E2s
US carrier JetBlue has operated its final revenue flight while discount start-up Avelo commits to a major order of Embraer’s next-generation E-Jet.
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NewsAvelo Airlines orders 50 Embraer E195-E2 jets
US start-up Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with options for 50 more, marking a strategic shift beyond its all-Boeing 737 fleet.
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In depthChinese military engines ‘catching up’ to Western rivals
Indigenous Chinese turbofan engines are narrowing the performance gap with Western powerplants but still lag behind in reliability and capability, according to a senior GE Aerospace executive.
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NewsNorthern Air Cargo to launch Seattle-Anchorage freight service with 737-800
Anchorage-based carrier aims to enhance freight connectivity for remote Alaskan communities with new three-times-weekly service starting 5 October.
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NewsAvelo Airlines secures largest investment since pre-launch fundraising round
Low-cost carrier secures undisclosed amount in Series C funding while claiming profitability in four of past five months.
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NewsDOT revokes certificates of four long-defunct US airlines absorbed by competitors
The US government recently revoked the interstate certificate authorities of four carriers – AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America – that have long since been acquired by other major US airlines and ceased flying passengers.
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NewsUS air commandos practise Caribbean airfield seizure amid regional tensions
American special operations forces have conducted a complex exercise to capture and secure an airport in the US Virgin Islands, demonstrating rapid airfield seizure capabilities.
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NewsUS sending F-35 fighters to Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions
The USA is bolstering its military presence in the Caribbean by deploying 10 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters to Puerto Rico, just hours after Venezuelan F-16s conducted a provocative low pass over a US Navy vessel.
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NewsVenezuelan fighters make low pass over US Navy destroyer
Two Venezuelan F-16 fighters conducted an aggressive low-altitude flyby of a US Navy destroyer operating in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, escalating tension between Washington and Caracas.
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NewsUnited explicitly targets Spirit’s customers as ULCC withdraws from some US markets
The Chicago-based carrier seeks to fill network voids left by struggling Spirit Airlines, which is working through its second Chapter 11 process in less than a year.
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In depthUSAF equips F-15E with APKWS rockets for drone defence
The US Air Force integrated BAE Systems’ APKWS II guided rockets onto F-15E fighters in just nine days, dramatically accelerating deployment to counter the growing threat of enemy drone swarms.
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NewsAlaska Airlines sets date for seasonal Seattle-Reykjavik service with 737 Max 8s
The US carrier plans to operate summer service to Iceland starting May 2026 while expanding its codeshare agreement with Icelandair for European connections.
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NewsSpirit Airlines to cut 11 cities from network amid bankruptcy restructuring
Struggling discount carrier Spirit Airlines will discontinue service to 11 mid-sized US markets, including several on the West Coast, following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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NewsEngine issues and lease terminations among forces driving Spirit’s latest bankruptcy filing
The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier blames engine recalls and unexpected lease cancellations for its second Chapter 11 filing in less than a year.
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NewsCalifornia fire agency to evaluate autonomous-capable Sikorsky S-70i
The California fire agency has launched a five-year initiative with Sikorsky to explore how autonomous flight technology can enhance firefighting operations and improve safety in challenging conditions.
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NewsGeneral Atomics YFQ-42A logs first flight in Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort
The first of two uncrewed fighter prototypes being evaluated by the US Air Force has notched its maiden sortie, with the competing design set to log a similar milestone in the coming days.
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NewsTrump Administration suggests partial government ownership of key defence companies
One day after the Trump Administration announced it was taking a 10% stake in struggling chip manufacturer Intel, the US commerce secretary opened the door to similar action in the defence industry, describing Lockheed Martin as already being ”basically an arm of the US government”.
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NewsPSA Airlines’ growth push continues with appointment of first-ever chief operating officer
PSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, says that Chris McCartney stepped into the COO role on 20 August. He reports directly to chief executive Dion Flannery.