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CNBC • Priyanka Salve

India reportedly ready to buy up to $80 billion of Boeing aircraft after U.S. trade deal

India is reportedly prepared to buy as much as $80 billion of Boeing aircraft under a recently negotiated U.S.–India trade agreement, an Indian minister said, outlining a delivery timeline and signalling New Delhi may broaden purchases of American goods beyond aviation.

2026-02-05T19:34:10.420553-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden’s 2030 Future Fighter decision

By FlightGlobal: Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden's Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm's decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.

Also: Shephard Media and Aviation Week
2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00
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Vertical Mag

NTSB Finds Systemic Failures in Jan. 29, 2025 DC Midair Collision Between Regional Jet and Army UH‑60

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2026-02-05T17:38:06.581547-08:00
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Reuters

Taiwan and U.S. firm Kratos test jet-powered attack drone to rapidly scale low-cost strike capability against China

By Reuters: U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Taiwan's military have successfully tested a new jet-powered attack drone, a move aimed at rapidly boosting the island's ability to field "large numbers" of low-cost drone amid a rising Chinese threat.

2026-02-05T19:08:14.500278-08:00
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Associated Press

Families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims ask US appeals court to revive criminal case against Boeing

By Associated Press: Thirty-one families that lost relatives in two Boeing 737 Max crashes have asked a federal appeals court to revive a criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com, bostonherald.com and The Independent
2026-02-05T15:16:11.383926-08:00