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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks

The FAA has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 156 US‑registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days. The action follows discovery of cracks in wing panels during routine maintenance checks and mandates short‑term inspections to identify and address fatigue or structural issues.

2026-02-25T15:10:39.911138-08:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USAF Sentinel ICBM Warhead Count Remains Unclear — Significant Implications for Deterrence and Acquisition

By The War Zone: We now know much more about the USAF's sprawling plans for new Sentinel ICBM silos with features not found on Minuteman III.

Also: Shephard Media, Defense Daily and Defense Daily

2026-02-25T13:55:19.307442-08:00

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Universe Today • Evan Gough

Curiosity Takes Its Closest Look Yet at Martian 'Spiderweb' Boxwork Ridges

By Universe Today: When MSL Curiosity was sent to Gale Crater, one of its goals was to study boxwork ridge features on Mt. Sharp. The rover has gathered its fourth sample from the rocks, and results are on their way.

2026-02-25T12:54:31.214123-08:00

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Australian Senate Committee Rebukes Qantas Over Planned April 2026 Closure of Three Regional Bases

By ch-aviation: An Australian Senate committee report published in February 2026 criticised Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) for the planned April 2026 closure of three...

2026-02-25T15:56:43.281990-08:00

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Reuters

Qantas logs record first-half profit on strong travel demand, new aircraft

By Reuters: Australia's Qantas Airways on Thursday reported record first-half underlying earnings, bolstered by resilient travel demand across its flagship and budget offerings and helped by new aircraft joining its ageing fleet.

Also: miragenews.com, 42kft.com and thewest.com.au

2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00

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Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

Aerolíneas Argentinas doubles 2025 operating profit to $112.7M and eyes 18 new aircraft

By Aviacionline: Aerolíneas Argentinas doubles operating profit in 2025 and eyes 18 new aircraft Aerolíneas Argentinas closed 2025 with a $112.7 million operating profit and eliminated state transfers for the first time in 17 years.