Aircraft
Qatar denies holding Iranian military pilots captive, says search teams found remains of one
Earlier in the day, Iran International reported that three Iranian military pilots have been held in Qatar for the past six months after being captured by Qatari forces.
USS Abraham Lincoln's supply issues stem from Iran's Bahrain naval base attacks - report
Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv delayed after passenger asks to leave prior to takeoff
Plane near explosive drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say
Ben-Gurion Airport operations disrupted by civilian drone intrusion, takeoffs and landings halted
The incident follows a July 23 N12 report regarding a potential complete civilian drone ban in all of Israel's airspace, amid growing fears of an Iranian attack against the Jewish state.
DHL plane hits unknown object over Germany, forcing unscheduled Hanover landing
Authorities said they were investigating a drone found near a runway at the airport during the night, which the Bild newspaper said contained a detonator.
FAA to investigate after Trump Marine One safety incident in Washington
"The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One but it didn’t appear to be a dangerous close call and the aircraft weren’t apparently converging," the FAA said.
Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens
The technology shares flight paths among helicopters, planes, and drones, providing real-time warnings and instructions without relying on centralized air traffic control.
US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods
The framework contract will remain in effect until 2035, with the Air Force placing individual orders under its terms.
Thirteen dead after tourism aircraft crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru
Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 40 kph (25 mph), which kicked up dust and reduced visibility.
CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran
On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”
Boeing absorbs another $280m. hit on delayed Air Force One program
The replacement for the US president's Air Force One is now expected to cost nearly $7 billion, with Boeing absorbing more than $3 billion in losses under its fixed-price contract.
Airbus jet flies record-breaking 24-hour flight in preparation for Qantas Project Sunrise
Qantas has ordered 12 modified A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed to connect Australia's east coast with London and New York in about 20 hours.
Congressional ‘BRRRRT Act’ seeks to keep the A-10 flying, but veteran pilot warns of capability gap
The legislation comes amid a long-running debate over the future of the A-10 and whether newer aircraft can adequately replace its close air support and combat search-and-rescue capabilities.
