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Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter

On Feb. 27, 2026 Challenge Group received Europe’s first Boeing 777-300(ERSF) freighter and placed the aircraft onto the AOC of its Maltese unit, marking the operator's entry into larger widebody freighter capacity and expanding its long-haul cargo network.

2026-03-02T02:51:53.559111-08:00

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Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly‑fire; all six crew survive

2026-03-01T22:11:41.246223-08:00

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NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder

2026-03-02T02:26:22.982794-08:00

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Thai Airways confirms talks to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s

2026-03-02T01:26:13.493218-08:00

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RAF advances crew training as Indra-built E-7A Wedgetail simulator arrives at Lossiemouth The RAF has edged closer to reinstating its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capability after an Indra-built Boeing E-7A Wedgetail simulator arrived at RAF Lossiemouth. The simulator enables initial crew training as the long-delayed E-7A approaches RAF service entry, a pivotal step to restore the lapsed capability.

2026-03-02T03:56:32.825980-08:00

RAF advances crew training as Indra-built E-7A Wedgetail simulator arrives at Lossiemouth

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Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter On Feb. 27, 2026 Challenge Group received Europe’s first Boeing 777-300(ERSF) freighter and placed the aircraft onto the AOC of its Maltese unit, marking the operator's entry into larger widebody freighter capacity and expanding its long-haul cargo network.

2026-03-02T02:51:53.559111-08:00

Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter

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NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder A six‑member NATO programme to develop a next‑generation military rotorcraft has agreed roughly 90% of its requirements ahead of a planned request for proposals to industry this summer. The milestone narrows design scope, accelerates the procurement timetable and has reopened the field to major OEMs, with Boeing re‑emerging as a possible bidder.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.982794-08:00

NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder

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Thai Airways confirms talks to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s Thai Airways has confirmed it is in discussions to lease ten Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners as part of a fleet replacement programme. The proposed leases would add mid‑size long‑haul widebodies to the carrier's roster, renewing older equipment with leased 787‑8s rather than new‑build aircraft.

2026-03-02T01:26:13.493218-08:00

Thai Airways confirms talks to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s

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Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly‑fire; all six crew survive On March 2, three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during combat over Kuwait, CENTCOM confirmed. All six aircrew survived and have been recovered in stable condition. Videos circulated online show at least one F-15 descending in a flat spin while on fire.

2026-03-01T22:11:41.246223-08:00

Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly‑fire; all six crew survive

The War Zone

Israeli F-15 ‘Baz’ fighters escorted a B-52 while carrying older-era air-to-air missiles Photos show Israel's modified F-15 'Baz' fighters escorting a US B-52 while carrying an eclectic mix of air-to-air missiles, including older-era rounds. The images underscore the Baz fleet's bespoke loadouts and its role patrolling Israeli airspace during allied bomber transits.

2026-02-28T03:12:23.980960-08:00

Israeli F-15 ‘Baz’ fighters escorted a B-52 while carrying older-era air-to-air missiles

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Boeing raises 20-year Africa demand to ~1,700 jets Boeing raised its long-term forecast for Africa's commercial aircraft demand to about 1,700 jets over the next 20 years. The update reflects expected passenger growth, fleet renewal and network expansion, highlighting opportunity for narrowbody and regional types across the continent.

2026-02-28T03:12:05.119123-08:00

Boeing raises 20-year Africa demand to ~1,700 jets

The War Zone

High operational demand and small nuclear‑qualified B‑52 pool squeeze engine and AESA retrofit schedules The USAF’s effort to re‑engine B‑52s and install AESA radar upgrades is facing a scheduling crunch: only a small subset are nuclear‑qualified and the whole fleet is heavily tasked globally, leaving few airframes available for the lengthy depot work the programs require.

2026-02-27T09:56:47.367424-08:00

High operational demand and small nuclear‑qualified B‑52 pool squeeze engine and AESA retrofit schedules

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Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter

Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in apparent friendly‑fire; all six crew survive

NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder

Thai Airways confirms talks to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s

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