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Hungary takes delivery of two new-build Saab Gripen C fighters under February 2024 contract

Saab says Hungary has received two new-build Gripen C fighters, arriving at Kecskemét air base on 29 April. The jets are the first deliveries under a contract signed in February 2024, lifting Hungary’s Gripen fleet to 16 of the Swedish-built fighters.

2026-04-30T04:04:19.204103-07:00

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Starr Aviation adds Honeywell FGV approaches to safety network covering 100 runway ends

2026-04-29T17:41:05.116230-07:00

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K-Aviation secures US FACP after 2.5 years

2026-04-29T18:53:47.511737-07:00

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

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Investigation: Russian “shadow airlines” reportedly use Algeria-based routes and commercial aircraft to move soldiers Investigations say Russian “shadow airlines” are using Algeria as a base for secretive missions as Moscow’s military-export business faces post-Ukraine pressure. Separately, reporting indicates Russia is transporting soldiers and military personnel on commercial passenger aircraft alongside civilians.

2026-04-30T04:41:46.834849-07:00

Investigation: Russian “shadow airlines” reportedly use Algeria-based routes and commercial aircraft to move soldiers

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Hungary takes delivery of two new-build Saab Gripen C fighters under February 2024 contract Saab says Hungary has received two new-build Gripen C fighters, arriving at Kecskemét air base on 29 April. The jets are the first deliveries under a contract signed in February 2024, lifting Hungary’s Gripen fleet to 16 of the Swedish-built fighters.

2026-04-30T04:04:19.204103-07:00

Hungary takes delivery of two new-build Saab Gripen C fighters under February 2024 contract

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K-Aviation secures US FACP after 2.5 years K-Aviation has obtained US FACP approval after a 2.5-year process. The milestone signals progress in meeting US requirements tied to its aircraft/business-aviation offering, shortening the path to operating and selling into the US market where compliance timelines directly affect delivery plans.

2026-04-29T18:53:47.511737-07:00

K-Aviation secures US FACP after 2.5 years

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Medical evacuation operations must keep flying amid airspace fragmentation and geopolitical disruption Geopolitical disruptions are increasing, but medical evacuation missions cannot pause. The operational challenge is maintaining continuity when airspace becomes fragmented—forcing planners and operators to operate through changing restrictions while sustaining sortie generation for time-critical aeromedical care.

2026-04-29T18:28:13.332283-07:00

Medical evacuation operations must keep flying amid airspace fragmentation and geopolitical disruption

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Starr Aviation adds Honeywell FGV approaches to safety network covering 100 runway ends Starr Aviation has expanded its safety network by integrating Honeywell’s FGV approaches tool, which provides guidance for 100 airport runway ends. The update is designed to standardize and improve the availability of runway-approach safety information for participating airports.

2026-04-29T17:41:05.116230-07:00

Starr Aviation adds Honeywell FGV approaches to safety network covering 100 runway ends

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026 FedEx expects its McDonnell Douglas MD-11F fleet to return to active service in May, after the US regulator lifts the grounding affecting the MD-11F and similar types. The decision follows the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Airlines fatal MD-11F crash near Louisville, which killed all three crewmembers and multiple people on the ground.

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

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DART Aerospace gets Transport Canada STC for Fire Attack System Model 304 enhancements on Bell medium helicopters DART Aerospace has received a new Transport Canada STC (SH26-18) covering enhancements to its Fire Attack System Model 304 for medium Bell helicopters. The approval applies to Bell 205, 212, 412, AB412 and UH-1H variants and advances certified upgrade pathways for fire-attack configurations.

2026-04-29T12:05:31.794005-07:00

DART Aerospace gets Transport Canada STC for Fire Attack System Model 304 enhancements on Bell medium helicopters

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EASA advances AW09 evaluation with new flight-test work at Mollis facility EASA’s latest flight tests for the Leonardo AW09 at the Mollis evaluation facility show continued progress in its certification campaign, reinforcing the programme’s step-by-step path toward type approval. The updates underscore how regulator-led trials are shaping the timing and scope of final evaluation.

2026-04-29T11:21:25.046258-07:00

EASA advances AW09 evaluation with new flight-test work at Mollis facility

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Hungary takes delivery of two new-build Saab Gripen C fighters under February 2024 contract

Starr Aviation adds Honeywell FGV approaches to safety network covering 100 runway ends

K-Aviation secures US FACP after 2.5 years

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

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