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Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100

Malibu Consulting has retired the world's last active B727-100, removing the final airworthy example of Boeing's trijet from operational service. The decision ends the 727-100's streak of active service and closes a long chapter in jetliner history.

2025-12-30T11:01:56.739468-08:00

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France signs SEK12.3bn (~$1.3bn) contract for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C with deliveries 2029–2032

2025-12-30T08:13:12.616733-08:00

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U.S. approves $1.8bn sale of Boeing P-8A Poseidon to Denmark

2025-12-30T06:29:43.412096-08:00

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HAL's Dhruv‑NG completes maiden flight in Bengaluru; 5.5‑tonne twin‑engine civil helicopter unveiled

2025-12-30T03:45:04.127314-08:00

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Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100 Malibu Consulting has retired the world's last active B727-100, removing the final airworthy example of Boeing's trijet from operational service. The decision ends the 727-100's streak of active service and closes a long chapter in jetliner history.

2025-12-30T11:01:56.739468-08:00

Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100

latribune.fr

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France signs SEK12.3bn (~$1.3bn) contract for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C with deliveries 2029–2032 France has finalized a SEK12.3 billion (~$1.3 billion / €1.1 billion) contract with Saab for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, with deliveries slated between 2029 and 2032 and options for two additional airframes. The purchase is intended to replace the ageing E-3F Sentry fleet.

2025-12-30T08:13:12.616733-08:00

France signs SEK12.3bn (~$1.3bn) contract for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C with deliveries 2029–2032

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U.S. approves $1.8bn sale of Boeing P-8A Poseidon to Denmark The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.8 billion sale of Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Denmark, with Boeing named as principal contractor. The acquisition is aimed at boosting NATO maritime surveillance and ASW capability in the northern Atlantic and Baltic amid Greenland tensions.

2025-12-30T06:29:43.412096-08:00

U.S. approves $1.8bn sale of Boeing P-8A Poseidon to Denmark

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Spain exempts Airbus from Israeli tech ban to allow aircraft and drone production despite Gaza-related restrictions Spain has granted Airbus an exceptional exemption to permit production in Spanish factories using Israeli technology for aircraft and drones, despite Madrid's ban two months ago on Israeli military and dual‑use goods in response to the war in Gaza. The carve‑out preserves ongoing manufacturing and supplier access.

2025-12-30T06:28:29.087007-08:00

Spain exempts Airbus from Israeli tech ban to allow aircraft and drone production despite Gaza-related restrictions

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HAL's Dhruv‑NG completes maiden flight in Bengaluru; 5.5‑tonne twin‑engine civil helicopter unveiled Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Dhruv‑NG completed its maiden flight at HAL's Helicopter Division in Bengaluru on 30 December 2025. The 5.5‑tonne, twin‑engine, civil‑certified rotorcraft features a glass cockpit and advanced avionics and is pitched for diverse Indian terrain as well as civil and military roles.

2025-12-30T03:45:04.127314-08:00

HAL's Dhruv‑NG completes maiden flight in Bengaluru; 5.5‑tonne twin‑engine civil helicopter unveiled

India Defense News

HAL to invest ₹18,000 crore in R&D over next decade to boost indigenous military and aerospace capabilities Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will invest ₹18,000 crore in research and development over the next decade to accelerate indigenous military and aerospace platforms and technologies. The funding is intended to deepen in‑house design, sustainment and production capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

2025-12-29T22:04:55.609197-08:00

HAL to invest ₹18,000 crore in R&D over next decade to boost indigenous military and aerospace capabilities

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Honda applies to FAA for exemption to operate unmanned hybrid‑electric eVTOL 'F1' Honda has applied to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for an exemption to operate its unmanned electric vertical takeoff‑and‑landing aircraft designated F1, a move that advances the Japanese manufacturer's development of a hybrid‑electric air‑taxi as it pursues U.S. regulatory engagement.

2025-12-29T15:44:39.420553-08:00

Honda applies to FAA for exemption to operate unmanned hybrid‑electric eVTOL 'F1'

Reuters

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Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.58–$8.6 billion contract to design, produce and deliver 25 F‑15IA fighters to the Israeli Air Force, with an option for 25 additional aircraft. Deliveries are expected through the end of 2035 and the deal is partly funded by US military aid.

2025-12-29T15:31:54.865466-08:00

Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more

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Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100

France signs SEK12.3bn (~$1.3bn) contract for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C with deliveries 2029–2032

U.S. approves $1.8bn sale of Boeing P-8A Poseidon to Denmark

HAL's Dhruv‑NG completes maiden flight in Bengaluru; 5.5‑tonne twin‑engine civil helicopter unveiled

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