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Balikatan 2026 showcases Australia–Philippines–Japan–U.S. air surveillance and IAMD training with mobile radar, drones, Black Ha

During Exercise Balikatan’s 41st iteration, Australia provided subject-matter expert exchanges for mobile radar systems to bolster Philippine air surveillance, alongside UH-60 Black Hawk crews deploying maritime sensing buoys in the Luzon Strait. The exercise also emphasized multinational integrated air and missile defense training, including drone-enabled tactics.

2026-05-14T04:41:07.466600-07:00

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Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy

2026-05-14T03:55:50.606203-07:00

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ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit

2026-05-14T02:22:30.019935-07:00

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Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict

2026-05-13T23:52:45.444252-07:00

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South Korea readies KF-21 operational rollout as F-5 retirements target end-2027; Malaysia MRCA race starts toward 2029–30 repla South Korea’s Air Force is preparing for KF-21 deployment while planning to retire its aging F-5 fleet by the end of 2027—though cost overruns could delay timelines. Separately, Malaysia is expected to assess a new MRCA program in 2029 or 2030 to replace its F/A-18D Hornets and Su-30MKM, setting up a competitive field including KF-21, Su-57E, Rafale and Gripen.

2026-05-14T05:47:09.534898-07:00

South Korea readies KF-21 operational rollout as F-5 retirements target end-2027; Malaysia MRCA race starts toward 2029–30 repla

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Balikatan 2026 showcases Australia–Philippines–Japan–U.S. air surveillance and IAMD training with mobile radar, drones, Black Ha During Exercise Balikatan’s 41st iteration, Australia provided subject-matter expert exchanges for mobile radar systems to bolster Philippine air surveillance, alongside UH-60 Black Hawk crews deploying maritime sensing buoys in the Luzon Strait. The exercise also emphasized multinational integrated air and missile defense training, including drone-enabled tactics.

2026-05-14T04:41:07.466600-07:00

Balikatan 2026 showcases Australia–Philippines–Japan–U.S. air surveillance and IAMD training with mobile radar, drones, Black Ha

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Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned Norway’s revocation of an export license for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy. The government framed the decision as unilateral and raised concerns about the disruption to planned defense procurement.

2026-05-14T03:55:50.606203-07:00

Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy

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ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit An ACI Asia Pacific & Middle East assessment with Flare Aviation Consulting says nine major Middle East airports lost up to 27 million passengers and as much as $1 billion in revenue in the two months following the Iran war’s start. Cargo volumes also fell, totaling losses up to 620,000 tonnes, while March/April schedules in impacted airports dropped to ~53% of pre-conflict levels.

2026-05-14T02:22:30.019935-07:00

ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit

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Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict Kuwait’s airport closure tied to the Iran conflict pushed Jazeera Airways to set up temporary operations in Saudi Arabia. The carrier booked a net loss of KD1.1 million ($3.6 million) for the first quarter, citing the disruption following the Kuwait airport shut down.

2026-05-13T23:52:45.444252-07:00

Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict

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Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat Israir is confronting a proposed Shabbat boycott, a consumer-led challenge tied to how the airline operates during the Jewish day of rest. The threat adds to the reputational and operational risks airlines face amid heightened security and traffic constraints affecting Israel’s aviation system.

2026-05-13T23:09:01.284126-07:00

Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat

Bloomberg

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Air New Zealand flags FY2026 losses exceeding $300m+ as volatile jet-fuel prices hit demand and raises risk of further capacity Air New Zealand says its losses are set to steepen in FY2026, projecting more than $300 million in total losses as elevated and volatile global jet-fuel prices weigh on costs. The carrier is trimming 5% of flights and reviewing which international routes to reduce, citing softening demand and “material uncertainty.”

2026-05-13T15:43:57.515939-07:00

Air New Zealand flags FY2026 losses exceeding $300m+ as volatile jet-fuel prices hit demand and raises risk of further capacity

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Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus Boeing is positioning a potential blockbuster jet sale to China—potentially involving hundreds of 737 MAX aircraft—as CEO Kelly Ortberg joins President Trump’s delegation in Beijing. Market coverage links the talks to wider trade and industrial negotiations that could shape the scale and timing of any purchase commitments.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus

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Balikatan 2026 showcases Australia–Philippines–Japan–U.S. air surveillance and IAMD training with mobile radar, drones, Black Ha

Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy

ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit

Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict

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