2024-09-02T08:48:12.117671-07:00
The U.S. has confiscated a Dassault Falcon 900EX, valued at $13 million, linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Seized in the Dominican Republic, the aircraft's acquisition allegedly breached U.S. sanctions and export laws, escalating diplomatic tensions between Washington and Caracas.
CNN
• Priscilla Alvarez
CNN reports: The United States has seized Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane after determining that its acquisition was in violation of US sanctions, among other criminal issues.
Last Updated: Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, 6:46 AM PDT
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SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: The SDA’s ambition is colliding with earthbound realities, exposing the challenges of rapid innovation in the aerospace sector.
DefenseNews.com
• Jaroslaw Adamowski
By DefenseNews.com: A Ukrainian lawmaker has called on defense leaders in Bratislava to make up their minds about a pending Viper offer.
Aviation Week
• Robert Wall
By Aviation Week: Northrop Grumman is "monitoring" changes USAF may make to its Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program after the company took a pass on bidding as a prime.
By turkiyetoday.com: Türkiye's first astronaut, Alper Gezeravci, has been appointed to the Space Command following his historic mission to the ISS earlier this year.
Reuters
• Alexander Cornwell
By Reuters: The United Arab Emirates would seek to revive a multi-billion dollar deal with the U.S. for F-35 warplanes and armed drones if Donald Trump wins a second term as president in November, several people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Reuters
• Ben Blanchard
By Reuters: Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday it was aiming for delivery of the first new F-16V fighter jets by the end of this year, blaming "acute fluctuations" in the international situation for delays in the island receiving them.
Alert 5
• Alert5
By Alert 5: The F-15EX made its debut public appearance at the Oregon International Air Show (OIA). The advanced fighter jet, operated by the 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard, wowed the crowds with flyovers.
The Aviationist
• David Cenciotti
The Aviationist
• Stefano D'Urso
DefenseNews.com
• Courtney Albon
dronelife.com
• Miriam McNabb
The Aviationist
• Parth Satam
Associated Press
• Lolita C. Baldor
