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Philippine Airlines takes delivery of 1st A350-1000.

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Philippine Airlines takes delivery of 1st A350-1000

Philippine Airlines takes delivery of 1st A350-1000 On 19 December 2025, Philippine Airlines took delivery of a nice Christmas-present, it's very first A350-1000. The aircraft, RP-...

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December 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM

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Second Indian Navy MH-60R Seahawk squadron commissioned

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Second Indian Navy MH-60R Seahawk squadron commissioned

Second Indian Navy MH-60R Seahawk squadron commissioned On 17 December 2025, INAS 335 'Ospreys' was officially commissioned at Goa/Dabolim, also known as INS Hansa, during a ceremo...

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December 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM

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Ilmavoimat's F-35A formal rollout

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Ilmavoimat's F-35A formal rollout

Ilmavoimat's F-35A formal rollout Just a week after the first flight of Ilmavoimat’s (Finnish Air Force) F-35A Lightning II JF-501, the aircraft was showcased at the formal rollout...

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December 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM

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Update on Spain’s Military Helicopter Programme

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Update on Spain’s Military Helicopter Programme

Update on Spain’s Military Helicopter Programme On 18 December 2025, Airbus Defence announced in a press release that Spain will place orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the...

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December 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM

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A-29N Super Tucano handed over to FAP

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A-29N Super Tucano handed over to FAP

A-29N Super Tucano handed over to FAP On 17 December 2025, the Força Aérea Portuguesa (FAP, Portuguese Air Force) took delivery of the first five Embraer A-29N Super Tucano turbopr...

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December 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM

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Poland eyes acquiring Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft

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Poland eyes acquiring Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft

Poland eyes acquiring Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft Poland is currently evaluating the acquisition of two to four Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in a deal pote...

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December 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM

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Delivery of first H160 to Gendarmerie Nationale

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Delivery of first H160 to Gendarmerie Nationale

Delivery of first H160 to Gendarmerie Nationale On 16 December 2025, during a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters in Marignane, the first H160 medium utility helicopter wa...

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December 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM

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China Airlines orders more A350-1000s.

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China Airlines orders more A350-1000s

China Airlines orders more A350-1000s On 18 December 2025, Airbus announced that China Airlines has placed a firm order for additional A350-1000s. The order is for five aircraft, t...

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December 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM

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Y-15 first flight

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Y-15 first flight

Y-15 first flight On 16 December 2025, the Shaanxi Aerospace Company (SAC) Y-15, serial 15001, performed its maiden flight. The medium tactical transport aircraft, first shown as a...

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December 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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Another Stearman for Texel Air National Guard
Scramble scoop: Texel ANG has bought another Stearman, PT-17 N58720...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM

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TİTRA Teknoliji to convert Turkish Iroquois and Jet Rangers to unmanned

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December 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM

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Turkish Air Force Super Mushshak deliveries completed

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Turkish Air Force Super Mushshak deliveries completed

Turkish Air Force Super Mushshak deliveries completed By December 2025, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) completed the delivery of all 52 MFI-395 Super Mushshak basic trainer ai...

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December 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM

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First Sea Tiger handed over to German Navy

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First Sea Tiger handed over to German Navy

First Sea Tiger handed over to German Navy On 16 December 2025, Airbus Helicopters, through the joint venture NHIndustries, handed over the first NH90-MRFH (Multi-Role Frigate Heli...

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December 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM

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Former Dutch Alouettes fly in South Africa..

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December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM

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DHS to have its own B737-fleet.

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DHS to have its own B737-fleet

DHS to have its own B737-fleet Earlier in December 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security announced it signed a contract for six Boeing B737s that will be used by the departm...

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December 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM

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Air Albania calls it quits.

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Air Albania calls it quits

Air Albania calls it quits Air Albania has officially called it quits, after struggling to be profitable for years. It had already operated its final flight on 2 December 2025. The...

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December 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM

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Austrian Airlines to retire ERJ195-fleet.

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Austrian Airlines to retire ERJ195-fleet

Austrian Airlines to retire ERJ195-fleet Austrian Airlines has started the retirement of its Embraer ERJ195-fleet. The first one that has left the fleet is OE-LWM (19000542), which...

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December 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM

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Global 6500 for Canada

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Global 6500 for Canada

Global 6500 for Canada Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier will provide six Global 6500 large cabin, long-range business jets to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The airc...

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December 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM

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Aer Lingus considers closing Aer Lingus UK.

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Aer Lingus considers closing Aer Lingus UK

Aer Lingus considers closing Aer Lingus UK At the end of last month, Aer Lingus has announced it is considering closing its Manchester-based subsidiary Aer Lingus UK. It has given ...

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December 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM

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New Canadian aircraft manufacturer: EVIO

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New Canadian aircraft manufacturer: EVIO

New Canadian aircraft manufacturer: EVIO On 11 December 2025, a new Canadian aircraft manufacturer unveiled itself and its first planned product to the world. EVIO, a Montréal base...

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December 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM

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India to receive former Oman Air Force Jaguar fighters

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India to receive former Oman Air Force Jaguar fighters

India to receive former Oman Air Force Jaguar fighters The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has agreed to transfer its retired SEPECAT Jaguar fighter-bombers to India. The aircraft, ...

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December 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM

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