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Press Release: Aeroméxico brings modern Mexican culture to the sky
🛩️ General Aviation

Press Release: Aeroméxico brings modern Mexican culture to the sky

Reinventing dining on an aircraft begins with rethinking what food represents. In Mexico, it is never just a meal, it is how people gather, connect and share stories. Drawing on this understanding, Aeroméxico has reimagined its business class dining experience as an expression of modern Mexico in the air, transforming how food is served, shared... The post Press Release: Aeroméxico brings modern Mexican culture to the sky appeared first on Runway Girl.

Runway Girl Network Mar 01, 2026
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615 Emirates
✈️ Commercial Aviation

615 Emirates

Emirates' Airbus A380s have many different configurations. The most notable layout, for now at least, is its non-first-class, two-class, 615-seater. This Gulf giant has 15 airframes with that capacity. The low-premium layout has 58 seats in business (versus 76 with its other superjumbos) and a whopping 557 seats in economy (compared to 322 to 429 with its other configs).

Simple Flying Mar 01, 2026
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U.S. Air Force prepares long-term support for U-2 missions
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U.S. Air Force prepares long-term support for U-2 missions

The United States Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify contractors capable of sustaining the life support systems of the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, one of the longest-serving intelligence platforms still in operational use. The notice, published February 26, 2026, by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, launches market research […]

Defence Blog Aviation Mar 01, 2026
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U.S. Air Force selects KIHOMAC for AN/FPS-117 radar support
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U.S. Air Force selects KIHOMAC for AN/FPS-117 radar support

The United States Air Force has awarded a $32.4 million contract to KIHOMAC to provide contractor logistics support services for the AN/FPS-117 long-range radar system, according to an official award notice published February 27, 2026. The contract was issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The award covers sustainment services for the Atmospheric […]

Defence Blog Aviation Mar 01, 2026
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Israel strikes Iranian fighter jets at Tabriz airbase
🚁 Military & Defense

Israel strikes Iranian fighter jets at Tabriz airbase

The Israel Defense Forces said Israeli Air Force aircraft struck Iranian F-4 Phantom II and F-5 Tiger II fighter jets prepared for takeoff at an airbase in Tabriz, western Iran, as part of ongoing operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure. The strikes were presented by Israeli officials as part of a broader campaign aimed at degrading […]

Defence Blog Aviation Mar 01, 2026
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Pilot survives light aircraft crash off the South coast of England
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Pilot survives light aircraft crash off the South coast of England

A pilot has survived after a light aircraft crash. The incident occurred off the coast of Lee-on-the-Solent, a seaside district of Gosport in Hampshire, England. The crash reportedly took place just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 28, 2026, with the plane being seen ditching into the water and then tipping over onto its roof. […] The post Pilot survives light aircraft crash off the South coast of England appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar Mar 01, 2026
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Israel conducts mass air raids on Iran
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Israel conducts mass air raids on Iran

Israel’s defense minister said the Israeli military will continue conducting “powerful” air strikes against Tehran, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed ongoing operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure during the current conflict. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the continuation of the campaign in a public statement, saying Israeli forces are “carrying out intensive strikes […]

Defence Blog Aviation Mar 01, 2026
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Retired U.S. General slams U.S. delay in fighter transfers to Ukraine
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Retired U.S. General slams U.S. delay in fighter transfers to Ukraine

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula criticized U.S. policy on military assistance to Ukraine during a Substack Live podcast hosted by military historian Phillips P. O’Brien, arguing that Washington delayed providing key combat capabilities early in the war because American leaders were deterred by Russian rhetoric. Deptula said “one of the biggest mistakes […]

Defence Blog Aviation Mar 01, 2026
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