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Trump pulls Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 Air Force One for security and communications upgrades; 2028 replacement jets remain on t

President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 Air Force One will be removed from service for “maxed out” security and communications upgrades, announced as starting within a month of his trip amid questions over security features. Boeing also reaffirmed plans to deliver two next-generation presidential jets in 2028, but acknowledged additional spending pressures as costs exceed $5 billion.

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2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Bloomberg

Trump: Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i (VC-25B) Air Force One to undergo additional “maxed out” defensive/security upgrades

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2026-07-19T19:08:59.817227-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

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2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines delays at Dallas-Fort Worth after DFW managers block 1,128 days of flight-attendant work

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2026-07-18T06:50:17.123094-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

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Trump pulls Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 Air Force One for security and communications upgrades; 2028 replacement jets remain on t President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 Air Force One will be removed from service for “maxed out” security and communications upgrades, announced as starting within a month of his trip amid questions over security features. Boeing also reaffirmed plans to deliver two next-generation presidential jets in 2028, but acknowledged additional spending pressures as costs exceed $5 billion.

2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Trump pulls Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 Air Force One for security and communications upgrades; 2028 replacement jets remain on t

FlightGlobal

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Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing At Farnborough, Australian avionics firm Advanced Navigation is showcasing a small-form-factor inertial navigation system designed for UAV and military platforms operating in heavy electronic warfare environments. The solution targets disruption from GPS jamming and spoofing, helping maintain navigation integrity when satellite signals are unreliable.

2026-07-20T03:08:56.350398-07:00

Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year Israir’s Flight 116 was cancelled after a pushback tug struck the airline’s aircraft during towing operations at London Luton Airport, triggering a technical inspection. The carrier says the damage is the third similar incident in less than a year and is pressing for an investigation as British and Israeli security officials examine possible intent.

2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

Bloomberg

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Trump: Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i (VC-25B) Air Force One to undergo additional “maxed out” defensive/security upgrades President Donald Trump said the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-800/747-8i that serves as the new Air Force One will be taken offline for further upgrades after lawmakers and security questions over the aircraft’s defenses. Modifications follow concerns that L3Harris-rapidly updated systems did not meet typical presidential transport security standards.

2026-07-19T19:08:59.817227-07:00

Trump: Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i (VC-25B) Air Force One to undergo additional “maxed out” defensive/security upgrades

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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American Airlines delays at Dallas-Fort Worth after DFW managers block 1,128 days of flight-attendant work Managers at American Airlines’ Dallas-Fort Worth hub blocked 1,128 days of flight-attendant work in a single month, grounding crews while the airline investigated anonymous complaints, first-time lateness, and stolen crew devices. The disruption contributed to flight delays at DFW as investigations progressed.

2026-07-18T06:50:17.123094-07:00

American Airlines delays at Dallas-Fort Worth after DFW managers block 1,128 days of flight-attendant work

Via Satellite

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Viasat-BMW demo shows first satellite voice call fully integrated into vehicle infotainment Viasat says it has demonstrated a satellite-enabled voice call capability integrated into a BMW Group vehicle platform, with the feature fully integrated into the infotainment system. The demonstration was shown during 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) Meeting Week in Munich, using the BMW iX3 platform as the commercial vehicle basis.

2026-07-16T15:57:19.833302-07:00

Viasat-BMW demo shows first satellite voice call fully integrated into vehicle infotainment

Via Satellite

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Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks Keysight Technologies will lead a European Space Agency (ESA) development program examining how blockchain technologies can be used to detect anomalies for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN). The effort includes evaluating blockchain frameworks aimed at improving security in NTN operations.

2026-07-16T14:27:03.090863-07:00

Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks

ch-aviation

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Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption Swiss (LX, Zurich) is assessing whether to seek damages from air navigation service provider Skyguide following an IT failure that disrupted flight operations on June 21, 2026. The review follows a recent European Court of Justice ruling that reframes liability in such incidents.

2026-07-16T00:16:56.285722-07:00

Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption

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