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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its 11th Airbus A350-1000, registered JA11WJ, as part of a continuing widebody fleet modernisation. The arrival expands JAL's operational A350-1000 fleet, supporting replacement of older widebodies and adding long‑haul capacity.

2026-03-01T14:53:47.712099-08:00

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Australia probes 5G interference risks to aircraft radio altimeters

2026-02-28T16:27:10.020056-08:00

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Virgin Australia posts strong first‑half results and keeps Boeing deliveries on track; nine aircraft due through June

2026-02-26T21:12:56.710145-08:00

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Emirates SkyCargo to add two weekly freighters to Mumbai and Ahmedabad from March 2026

2026-02-27T03:36:25.684862-08:00

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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its 11th Airbus A350-1000, registered JA11WJ, as part of a continuing widebody fleet modernisation. The arrival expands JAL's operational A350-1000 fleet, supporting replacement of older widebodies and adding long‑haul capacity.

2026-03-01T14:53:47.712099-08:00

Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

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Afghanistan says it repelled Pakistani airstrike on Bagram; Pakistani jet crashes in Jalalabad, pilot captured Afghan authorities and Taliban officials say Pakistani military jets entered Afghan airspace near Bagram this weekend, attempting airstrikes that Kabul says were driven off and neutralized. Explosions were reported over Kabul amid border fighting; a Pakistani fighter later crashed in Jalalabad and its pilot was captured.

2026-03-01T05:06:26.516211-08:00

Afghanistan says it repelled Pakistani airstrike on Bagram; Pakistani jet crashes in Jalalabad, pilot captured

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Australia probes 5G interference risks to aircraft radio altimeters Australian aviation authorities have opened an inquiry into whether 5G mobile networks can interfere with aircraft radio altimeters, reviewing data from operators and manufacturers to assess operational safety and potential mitigation measures. The probe aims to clarify risks to approaches, landings and airspace procedures.

2026-02-28T16:27:10.020056-08:00

Australia probes 5G interference risks to aircraft radio altimeters

AeroTime

USAF C-146A Wolfhound strikes concrete barrier during roadway takeoff drill in Laoac, Philippines; five injured A U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound transport sustained heavy damage and five occupants were injured after striking a concrete barrier during a roadway takeoff drill near Laoac, Philippines. The incident occurred during training operations and prompted an immediate safety response; formal inquiries will assess causes and operational implications.

2026-02-27T12:56:15.667321-08:00

USAF C-146A Wolfhound strikes concrete barrier during roadway takeoff drill in Laoac, Philippines; five injured

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Singapore buys three G550-based maritime surveillance aircraft to bolster early warning and complement P-8A fleet Singapore will acquire three Gulfstream G550-based maritime surveillance aircraft fitted with Oron-style radars, the Ministry of Defence announced. The G550-MSAs will replace veteran Fokker 50s and provide an interim early-warning and maritime-domain awareness layer ahead of RSAF P-8A Poseidon arrivals.

2026-02-27T06:45:41.214872-08:00

Singapore buys three G550-based maritime surveillance aircraft to bolster early warning and complement P-8A fleet

AeroTime

Emirates SkyCargo to add two weekly freighters to Mumbai and Ahmedabad from March 2026 Emirates SkyCargo will launch two additional weekly freighter services — one each to Mumbai and Ahmedabad — from March 2026 to meet rising demand for pharmaceuticals, perishables and electronics. The move supplements roughly 3,000 tonnes/week of SkyCargo lift to/from India and belly capacity on 167 passenger flights to nine destinations.

2026-02-27T03:36:25.684862-08:00

Emirates SkyCargo to add two weekly freighters to Mumbai and Ahmedabad from March 2026

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DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has grounded four Learjet 40/45 aircraft operated by VSR Aviation (Delhi International) and imposed tighter regulatory oversight of the operator. The move adds to a recent string of DGCA enforcement actions focusing on operator compliance and safety management.

2026-02-26T23:31:27.064362-08:00

DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator

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Virgin Australia posts strong first‑half results and keeps Boeing deliveries on track; nine aircraft due through June Virgin Australia reported strong first‑half profit growth and saw underlying EBIT rise, while statutory net profit was affected by exhausted deferred tax credits. The carrier plans moderate capacity growth and expects nine more Boeing aircraft deliveries through June to advance its fleet renewal.

2026-02-26T21:12:56.710145-08:00

Virgin Australia posts strong first‑half results and keeps Boeing deliveries on track; nine aircraft due through June

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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

Australia probes 5G interference risks to aircraft radio altimeters

Virgin Australia posts strong first‑half results and keeps Boeing deliveries on track; nine aircraft due through June

Emirates SkyCargo to add two weekly freighters to Mumbai and Ahmedabad from March 2026

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