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Malawi-registered Rayoni (Flytech) alleged to be front for illicit Airbus deliveries to Iran

Malawi‑registered Rayoni Tourism Airline, operating as Flytech Aviation Group, is alleged to have bought four Airbus narrowbodies as a front to channel jets to Iran. The transactions mirror recent transfers that used third‑country registrations and intermediary registries to obscure end‑users.

2025-11-10T08:17:21.211594-08:00

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China commissions Fujian, third carrier and its first with electromagnetic catapults

2025-11-06T21:22:11.637495-08:00

Reuters

U.S. brokers approvals for up to 37 Boeing jets to Central Asian carriers at C5+1 summit

2025-11-06T13:58:57.707039-08:00

Ars Technica

Unpaid bills trigger power cut at Russian spaceport, threaten launches

2025-11-06T10:35:11.583888-08:00

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Turkish military C-130 suffers mid-air breakup, crashes near Georgia–Azerbaijan border A Turkish military C-130 cargo aircraft crashed near the Georgia–Azerbaijan border after departing from Azerbaijan, undergoing a mid-air breakup visible in video footage before impact. Details on casualties, mission and cause are not yet confirmed and Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

2025-11-11T05:10:58.888377-08:00

Turkish military C-130 suffers mid-air breakup, crashes near Georgia–Azerbaijan border

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Ireland seeks EU air-defence and counter-drone support ahead of 2026 EU Council presidency Ireland plans to bolster its air‑defence posture by acquiring a counter‑drone system and is seeking EU support and possible funding as it prepares to assume the 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The measures are intended to strengthen national and regional air‑security ahead of its term.

2025-11-11T02:22:31.488391-08:00

Ireland seeks EU air-defence and counter-drone support ahead of 2026 EU Council presidency

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China releases first in‑flight footage of Hongdu GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAV during PLAAF anniversary

Reuters

Russia says FSB foiled Ukrainian‑British plot to steal MiG‑31 armed with Kinzhal Russia’s FSB said it thwarted a plot by Ukrainian and British intelligence operatives to entice Russian pilots to steal a MiG‑31 fighter equipped with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, offering $3 million, state media reported on Tuesday. Moscow described the operation as an attempted espionage‑and‑theft scheme.

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Russia says FSB foiled Ukrainian‑British plot to steal MiG‑31 armed with Kinzhal

Air Data News

Iran-linked carrier reportedly using Malawi route to evade sanctions and acquire four A340-600s An Iranian carrier reportedly linked to the IRGC has opened a new triangulation route through Malawi to sidestep international sanctions and bring in four Airbus A340-600s. The operation uses third-country routings and registrations to obscure aircraft transfers and end users, raising export-control and compliance alarms.

2025-11-10T08:17:21.211594-08:00

Iran-linked carrier reportedly using Malawi route to evade sanctions and acquire four A340-600s

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Malawi-registered Rayoni (Flytech) alleged to be front for illicit Airbus deliveries to Iran Malawi‑registered Rayoni Tourism Airline, operating as Flytech Aviation Group, is alleged to have bought four Airbus narrowbodies as a front to channel jets to Iran. The transactions mirror recent transfers that used third‑country registrations and intermediary registries to obscure end‑users.

2025-11-10T08:17:21.211594-08:00

Malawi-registered Rayoni (Flytech) alleged to be front for illicit Airbus deliveries to Iran

Janes

Azerbaijan inducts China–Pakistan JF-17 Thunder fighters after Baku flypast Azerbaijan has formally inducted China/Pakistan-built PAC/CAC JF-17 Thunder fighters into its air force, confirming acceptance of at least five jets after they performed a flypast over Baku on 9 November; the type was unveiled in a formal handover ceremony to enter service.

2025-11-10T07:00:18.785603-08:00

Azerbaijan inducts China–Pakistan JF-17 Thunder fighters after Baku flypast

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