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NewsSpirit plans to operate 80 or fewer A320s by third quarter
Spirit Airlines has filed a plan of reorganisation in US bankruptcy court, detailing a vision for post-Chapter 11 operations that includes dramatically reduced fleet numbers and a more-flexible business model.
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NewsUS Air Force KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq killing all aboard
A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 tanker has crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with US Central Command confirming the incident was not caused by hostile action or friendly fire.
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NewsB-1B bombers spotted at RAF Fairford being loaded with 900kg guided bombs
Video appears to show Boeing B-1B supersonic bombers being loaded with GBU-31 GPS-guided bombs and long-range cruise missiles at the Gloucestershire base, which is hosting a number of US bombers involved in the ongoing air campaign against Iran.
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NewsSpirit issues recall notices to hundreds of previously furloughed pilots
Spirit Airlines has issued recall notices to about 500 formerly furloughed pilots as the ULCC prepares to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late spring or early summer.
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In depthCritical shortage or endless supply? Munitions availability in the Iran war
US defence officials have declared stockpiles of precision munitions sufficient for sustained operations against Iran, contradicting years of warnings from military officers and industry executives about the imbalance between production capacity and battlefield demand.
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NewsUS strike sets Iranian drone carrier Shahid Bagheri ablaze
The US Central Command has released surveillance footage showing Iranian drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri engulfed in flames following a weapons strike, marking the second attack on the vessel since Operation Epic Fury began on 2 March.
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NewsDelta shakes up C-suite as Peter Carter named successor to longtime president Glen Hauenstein
Delta Air Lines is executing a major C-suite reorganisation following the retirement of president Glen Hauenstein, with chief external affairs officer Peter Carter elevated to the president role and chief operating officer John Laughter departing after 30 years.
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NewsUS air campaign shifts to gravity bombs as Pentagon officials downplay munition concerns
The Pentagon says it will transition from expensive long-range missiles to GPS-guided gravity bombs as its air campaign against Iran intensifies, though senior officials insist munitions stockpiles remain strong despite heavy use of precision weapons.
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AnalysisIran drones, missiles could test rivals’ magazine depth
Iran may be absorbing heavy strikes, but its drone and missile launches are targeting a vulnerability that airpower alone cannot fix: the magazine depths of the adversaries ranged against it.
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NewsUS airlines again urge Washington to help head off Dublin airport passenger caps
Airlines for America is calling on the US Department of Transportation to take immediate action after a European court opinion suggested passenger caps at Dublin airport would not violate EU regulations, potentially affecting US carriers’ operations.
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NewsUS B-1Bs strike Iranian missile sites amid widening conflict
US Air Force Boeing B-1B Lancer bombers have struck targets deep inside Iranian territory, as Washington’s military campaign against Tehran intensifies to include more than 1,200 sites.
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AnalysisChinese intelligence company tracking US military assets during Iran operations
Shanghai-based MizarVision has been publicly posting satellite imagery of American military movements throughout Operation Epic Fury, including locations of F-22 fighters, command and control aircraft, and aircraft carrier strike groups – with some sites subsequently targeted by Iranian retaliation.
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NewsUS deploys Iranian-derived strike drones in Operation Epic Fury
The US military has deployed low-cost strike drones based on Iran’s Shahed-136 design for the first time, using the reverse-engineered weapons against Iranian military infrastructure in coordinated operations with Israel that have effectively paralysed commercial aviation in the Gulf region.
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NewsUS begins airstrikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates with attacks on Bahrain, Qatar and UAE
The Trump Administration commenced offensive operations against Iran on 28 February, following a multi-week military build-up that has positioned more than 90 carrier-based strike fighters, 110 additional combat aircraft and two carrier strike groups in the Middle East.
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NewsDelta expands A321neo commitment with 34 new firm orders
Delta Air Lines has exercised options for more Airbus A321neos, bringing its firm orders to 97 aircraft as the US carrier continues pursuing a narrowbody fleet modernisation programme.
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NewsFormer USAF fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese aviators
The US Justice Department has arrested a retired US Air Force major on allegations he spent nearly three years training People’s Liberation Army Air Force pilots in China, marking the latest case of Beijing exploiting Western military expertise.
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NewsUS Air Force confirms selection of first autonomous fighter coming by year-end
The US Air Force will select a winner for its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft increment by the end of 2026, choosing both an uncrewed fighter design and mission autonomy software provider as the service accelerates towards production of autonomous tactical jets.
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NewsSpirit secures tentative creditor approval to exit bankruptcy as drastically diminished carrier
The agreement is a signal the beleaguered carrier is preparing to emerge from its second Chapter 11 process in the past 15 months.
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In depthEmbraer, Northrop team to develop KC-390 refuelling boom
Brazilian airframer Embraer and US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman are developing an optional in-flight refuelling boom for the KC-390 multi-role tanker, targeting international markets including F-35A operators despite uncertain US Air Force interest.
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NewsVH-92A to assume full presidential transport duties by 2030
The US Marine Corps will retire its VH-3D and VH-60N presidential helicopters by 2030, with HMX-1’s VH-92A fleet expanding to 16 aircraft as the Sikorsky type assumes full Marine One duties.