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aviation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   Boeing  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Madagascar trial opens over five Boeing 777s flown to Iran

A trial has opened in Madagascar over five Boeing 777 aircraft that were flown to Iran. The proceedings place the aircraft movements and their connection to Madagascar under legal scrutiny, though the available report provides no further details on the case or the parties involved.

2026-09-22T22:05:24.565849-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

South Korea's Air Force Receives First Operational KF-21 Fighter

By Aviation Week: South Korea’s air force has formally received the first operational KF-21 Boramae fighter from Korea Aerospace Industries.

Also: koreatimes.co.kr and Yonhap News Agency
2026-09-22T12:06:56.994843-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Australia’s MQ-4C, MC-55A, and P-8A hit key milestones

By FlightGlobal: Advanced RAAF platforms greatly boost Australia’s surveillance reach. Three critical Royal Australian Air Force assets have achieved milestones, boosting the country’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

Also: aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com and uasvision.com
2026-09-22T21:50:03.414739-07:00
aviation   Routes   North America   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight

By CNBC: Qantas plans to start selling tickets for its first New York to Sydney nonstop flight.

Also: One Mile at a Time, Australian Aviation, businessnewsaustralia.com, The Guardian, CAPA and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-09-22T16:05:15.351063-07:00