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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Navy takes first C-130J for conversion into E-130J TACAMO aircraft

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the U.S. Navy for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, the next-generation aircraft for the Take Charge and Move Out mission. Northrop Grumman will provide mission systems as the E-130J succeeds the E-6B Mercury in airborne nuclear communications.

Seapower Magazine • Navy Public Affairs

Navy accepts first C-130J-30 for next-generation TACAMO fleet

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2026-10-16T08:55:27.398383-07:00
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Reuters • Allison Lampert, David Shepardson

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

By Reuters: The United Nations aviation agency has found Lebanon's main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters, in a setback to ​US President Donald Trump's move to revive direct US-Beirut flights.

2026-10-16T10:04:25.540019-07:00
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Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

By Bloomberg: United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Air Canada are looking to expand their existing joint venture to include more US-Canada routes, as travel between the two countries has been hammered by geopolitical pressures.

2026-10-16T11:05:21.652061-07:00