Ukraine Considering Underground Bunkers To Protect F-16s When They Are Delivered.

Ukraine is preparing a set of measures to protect the F-16 fighters when they arrive at Ukrainian airfields, including underground bunkers and dispersal.

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On 1 September 2024, SAS joins SkyTeam! With this, SAS travelers get access to 750+ airport lounges, SkyPriority services and much more. EuroBonus Silver will be recognized as SkyTeam Elite; Gold/Diamond as SkyTeam Elite Plus. 🎉 #flysas #skyteam

Bam! Hard touchdown, followed by go-around: Lufthansa Boeing Airplanes 747-8I at LAX Airport.

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Turkish Airlines is negotiating with Airbus & Boeing for buying 235 jets. The airline's 10-year fleet plan shows it aims to expand by almost 600 planes. In December it announced a deal with Airbus for 355 firm & optional orders for A321 and A350 aircraft.
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Polish F-35s To Use Low Visibility Checkerboard.

The low-visibility checkerboard (the Polish equivalent of a roundel) will replace the traditional white-red one on the Polish Air Force F-35 jets.

Story here:
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Today, we approved the designs for the new passenger terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport, and commencing construction of the building at a cost of AED 128 billion as part of Dubai Aviation Corporation's strategy.

Al Maktoum International Airport will enjoy the

On this day in 2005: A380's first flight.

First Six Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets Delivered To Croatia.

The six Rafale multirole combat aircraft, flown by Croatian pilots, were welcomed at the Zagreb operational base.

Story:
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.IndiGo now has confirmed orders for 980 Airbus aircraft:
273 #A320neo ;
677 #A321neo ; and
30 #A350 -900 (ordered today).
Add to this the Air India group order and you see why India is without doubt the best location for #Airbus to set up its next Final Assembly Line🤞
#AvGeek

Today was the day and we presented our first A350 D-AIXT with the new Lufthansa Allegris to the media at a special event. An exclusive first cabin inspection included. For a recap and even more joyful anticipation for #LufthansaAllegris see the video here.

RAF Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth have integrated with @USAirForce B-1 Lancer Bombers returning to the USA via the UK at the end of their European mission – Bomber Task Force 24-2.

NATO Air Command #NATO75 #WeAreNATO

Gross commercial aircraft orders totalled 170 (Q1 2023: 156 aircraft), with the same number of net orders due to no cancellations. 142 commercial aircraft were delivered in Q1 2024.

🇺🇸 B-1B bombers integrated with 🇬🇧 Typhoons, they conducted escort training with their Allies

During the month-long deployment the 🇺🇸 B-1Bs were flying alongside #NATO Allies across the European region, including 🇨🇿🇬🇷🇹🇷

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#BomberTaskForce

Just in :

- IndiGo set to enter long-haul international market, orders 30 widebody Airbus A350-900 planes

- To enter service in 2027

- Also takes options for buying another 70 A350s

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This is huge! IndiGo has placed a form order for 30 Airbus 350-900s and has an option to purchase another 70. Deliveries to start from 2027.
Will be interesting to see IndiGo battle it out with Air India in international skies! #avgeek

Let’s talk Allegris Business Class. From shoulder sink in, to heating and cooling function – what is your favorite feature on the new Business Class seat? The countdown is on – one more week until the first A350 Allegris flight from Munich to Vancouver. #LufthansaAllegris

Condor takes delivery of its first Airbus #A320neo
Read more here 👉 fly.airbus.com/3JCVVOk

Late evening scooplet from The Air Current: Alaska and Boeing agreed to shift custody of the Flight 1282 accident aircraft back to the manufacturer as part of its grounding compensation agreement. theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatche…