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HAL Tejas crashes in fiery Dubai Airshow display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry

An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a low‑level flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, plunging to the ground and erupting in flames and killing the pilot. The IAF has opened a court of inquiry to determine the cause.

2025-11-21T03:03:30.831376-08:00

Flying Magazine

NTSB preliminary report: fatigue cracks in pylon caused UPS MD‑11F left‑engine separation, killing 14

2025-11-20T09:00:13.154022-08:00

FlightGlobal

Air Astana signs MoU for up to 50 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

2025-11-21T00:33:00.077463-08:00

Reuters

NTSB: High‑altitude weather balloon struck United 737‑8 windshield over Utah

2025-11-20T15:09:29.808207-08:00

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Korean National Police orders single Airbus H225 helicopter South Korea's National Police Agency has placed an order for a single Airbus H225 helicopter, making the force a new Airbus Helicopters customer. The multirole H225 is earmarked for security and rescue missions, adding one medium twin to the agency's public‑service fleet.

2025-11-23T19:53:17.289161-08:00

Korean National Police orders single Airbus H225 helicopter

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Vietjet Thailand takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX 8, kicking off 50-aircraft MAX fleet Vietjet's Thai unit has received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 — the initial aircraft from the parent carrier's $32 billion order for 200 jets — marking the start of a planned 50‑aircraft MAX fleet for regional and international growth. The aircraft is scheduled to enter commercial service in December.

2025-11-23T19:12:06.424168-08:00

Vietjet Thailand takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX 8, kicking off 50-aircraft MAX fleet

Reuters

HAL Tejas crashes during Dubai Airshow flying display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry A HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a low‑level flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025, killing the Indian Air Force pilot. The IAF has opened a court of inquiry to establish the cause; the incident occurred on the show’s final flying day.

2025-11-22T21:27:43.742060-08:00

HAL Tejas crashes during Dubai Airshow flying display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry

The Points Guy

SWISS debuts first Airbus A350 on Zurich–Boston, ushers long‑haul product renewal SWISS has begun a long‑awaited renewal of its long‑haul product by placing its first Airbus A350 into commercial service, operating Zurich–Boston. The deployment introduces a markedly upgraded cabin and begins a fleet transition aimed at modernizing the carrier's intercontinental offering.

2025-11-22T10:10:02.006819-08:00

SWISS debuts first Airbus A350 on Zurich–Boston, ushers long‑haul product renewal

Economic Times

Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' set for early‑2026 maiden flight as Russia targets export market Russia's Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' is scheduled for a maiden flight in early 2026. The single‑engine, stealth‑capable design is pitched to export customers with advanced avionics, a significant payload and an unmanned variant — but production depends on securing foreign orders and partners.

2025-11-21T21:32:47.889343-08:00

Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' set for early‑2026 maiden flight as Russia targets export market

Aviation Week

Kenya Airways extends Boeing Airplane Health Management support for 787-8 fleet Kenya Airways and Boeing agreed a five-year extension of an Airplane Health Management (AHM) contract to provide continued monitoring and technical support for the carrier's 787-8 Dreamliners. The renewal preserves predictive health diagnostics and data-driven maintenance oversight across the airline's Dreamliner fleet.

2025-11-21T19:10:46.967463-08:00

Kenya Airways extends Boeing Airplane Health Management support for 787-8 fleet

theglobeandmail.com

Saab offers to build Gripen fighters and GlobalEye in Canada to revive national defence aerospace — at the risk of US pushback Saab has proposed licensing Canadian production of its JAS 39 Gripen fighter and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to revive Canada’s near‑dead defence aerospace sector and create thousands of jobs. The plan — tied to talks with Bombardier and wider procurement friction — could provoke US political pushback, including from former president Trump.

2025-11-21T17:21:11.132605-08:00

Saab offers to build Gripen fighters and GlobalEye in Canada to revive national defence aerospace — at the risk of US pushback

The Air Current

Airbus moves toward a shorter‑leg A220 stretch as customers coalesce; CEO seeks second engine supplier Airbus is trending toward a shorter‑range stretch of the A220 following customer feedback, Commercial CEO Christian Scherer said in Dubai. He confirmed Pratt & Whitney is currently the programme's sole engine partner and said he "would love to have another one," signalling a push for a second supplier.

2025-11-21T15:48:02.858267-08:00

Airbus moves toward a shorter‑leg A220 stretch as customers coalesce; CEO seeks second engine supplier

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