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Sikorsky and UAE moving to upgrade armed Black Hawks, aiming for “most advanced” export variant

Sikorsky is working with the UAE to begin upgrades to the country’s fleet of helicopters that will further “weaponize” the aircraft, a company vice president told Defense News. The program is positioned to deliver an armed Black Hawk configuration described as the “most advanced” yet produced.

2026-04-22T16:49:52.413063-07:00

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Bahrain deal positions it as first regional operator of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70, sustaining the Falcon production line

2026-04-22T15:23:56.709076-07:00

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TUI cuts 2026 profit outlook as Iran-war uncertainty disrupts bookings

2026-04-22T09:07:13.549029-07:00

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Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22

2026-04-22T08:35:38.945644-07:00

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Sir Tim Clark: Emirates expects to “bounce back” after crisis amid Middle East disruption Emirates chairman Sir Tim Clark said the airline will recover from the current crisis, setting a clear message of resilience for its long-haul network. The comments come as regional airspace and airport disruptions have periodically forced Emirates to pause, divert, and later restart parts of its schedule.

2026-04-23T04:35:25.944531-07:00

Sir Tim Clark: Emirates expects to “bounce back” after crisis amid Middle East disruption

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Sikorsky and UAE moving to upgrade armed Black Hawks, aiming for “most advanced” export variant Sikorsky is working with the UAE to begin upgrades to the country’s fleet of helicopters that will further “weaponize” the aircraft, a company vice president told Defense News. The program is positioned to deliver an armed Black Hawk configuration described as the “most advanced” yet produced.

2026-04-22T16:49:52.413063-07:00

Sikorsky and UAE moving to upgrade armed Black Hawks, aiming for “most advanced” export variant

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Bahrain deal positions it as first regional operator of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70, sustaining the Falcon production line Bahrain is set to become the first country in the region to operate Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70, a step intended to support Falcon production continuity. The award also signals continued demand for Block 70 upgrades as operators look to modernize their fighter fleets.

2026-04-22T15:23:56.709076-07:00

Bahrain deal positions it as first regional operator of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70, sustaining the Falcon production line

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TUI cuts 2026 profit outlook as Iran-war uncertainty disrupts bookings TUI lowered its underlying EBIT guidance to €1.1bn–€1.4bn, down from prior expectations of a 7–10% increase on last year’s €1.4bn underlying EBIT. The travel group cited softer bookings and suspended revenue guidance as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt summer travel plans.

2026-04-22T09:07:13.549029-07:00

TUI cuts 2026 profit outlook as Iran-war uncertainty disrupts bookings

FL360aero

Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22 Russia’s Rosaviatsiya has canceled recommendations for carriers to suspend ticket sales for flights to and from the UAE, signaling a shift toward restored commercial connectivity. In parallel, Iran has begun reopening aviation operations after a 50-day shutdown tied to the US–Israel war, with Tehran’s main airports returning from April 20 and Iran Air planning a April 22 restart.

2026-04-22T08:35:38.945644-07:00

Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22

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US Air Force: Ballistic missile striking Saudi capital traced to Iranian manufacture A senior U.S. Air Force official said Iran manufactured the ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Shiite rebels toward Saudi Arabia’s capital, backing Riyadh’s earlier allegations. The official cited physical remnants bearing “Iranian markings,” linking the attack to Iranian supply rather than an indigenous Houthi system.

2026-04-22T04:35:34.235582-07:00

US Air Force: Ballistic missile striking Saudi capital traced to Iranian manufacture

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Source: UAE Air Force restructuring tied to planned purchase of 24 F-35s An Emirati military source says the UAE Air Force will undergo restructuring based on a study of threats and available systems, with the F-35 included among the options. The same source indicates Abu Dhabi wants to buy 24 F-35 aircraft as part of that review-driven refresh of its combat capability.

2026-04-22T04:35:32.963841-07:00

Source: UAE Air Force restructuring tied to planned purchase of 24 F-35s

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US Air Force confirms F-35 talks with UAE—potential first Gulf state joint-strike fighter export A US Air Force official has confirmed ongoing F-35 joint strike fighter talks with the United Arab Emirates, with negotiations aimed at reaching a deal. If successful, the UAE would become the first Gulf state to obtain the platform, marking a major shift in regional fifth-generation basing and interoperability plans.

2026-04-22T04:35:31.786688-07:00

US Air Force confirms F-35 talks with UAE—potential first Gulf state joint-strike fighter export

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Sikorsky and UAE moving to upgrade armed Black Hawks, aiming for “most advanced” export variant

Bahrain deal positions it as first regional operator of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70, sustaining the Falcon production line

TUI cuts 2026 profit outlook as Iran-war uncertainty disrupts bookings

Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22

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