Wall Street Journal

U.S. combat search‑and‑rescue operations underway after F‑15E shot down over Iran; A‑10 reported lost near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. combat search‑and‑rescue forces — including an HC‑130 and two HH‑60 helicopters — were filmed over Iran searching for personnel after an F‑15E Strike Eagle was shot down; officials also reported a second USAF aircraft, an A‑10, crashed near the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing rescue efforts.

FlightGlobalRyan Finnerty

USAF Pulls KC‑135 From Boneyard for Possible Reactivation After Tanker Losses in Iran Conflict

By FlightGlobal: The move comes after the loss of multiple KC-135 aerial refuellers as part of the ongoing air war against Iran. The US Air Force has transferred a retired Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker out of long-term storage, possibly with the intent to return the jet to active duty.

2026-04-03T12:15:34.553320-07:00
Wall Street JournalShelby Holliday

U.S. F-15E Lost in Operation Epic Fury After 13,000 Combat Sorties

By Wall Street Journal: The loss of the U.S.'s first jet fighter in Operation Epic Fury comes after 13,000 combat flights and five weeks of a persistent air campaign. Former Air Force officials say that such an incident hasn't happened until now speaks to successful U.S.

2026-04-03T10:51:19.454508-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

HAL revenue rises with strong long-term order book

By FlightGlobal: Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has seen annual revenue rise 4.1% to INR323 billion despite continued challenges with its supply chain. Helping the company’s improved performance for the 12 months ended 31 March were deliveries of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter, as well as deliveries of two Russian engines it produces locally, the Saturn AL-31FP for the….

2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00
politico.euMilena Wälde

Austria bars US military aircraft from its airspace, citing law banning flights tied to ongoing conflicts

By politico.eu: Vice-chancellor Andi Babler said his country wants “nothing to do with Trump’s policy of chaos and his war.”.

2026-04-02T09:20:05.519721-07:00