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Russia's MS-21 narrow-body jet is in the news again as another serial MS-21-310 was delivered to the flight-test station of the Irkutsk aviation plant, with four airliners reportedly completing important flight checks in a month. Coverage highlights the aircraft's wider cabin, climate control, safety and fuel efficiency, with claims it outperforms Boeing and Airbus rivals on cabin dimensions as Russian aviation industry output continues despite sanctions.
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A Delta Airbus A350 clipped an Air Canada Boeing 777 while taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport, with the Delta winglet wedged into the 777's tail. No injuries were reported, and the Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into the ground collision. The incident is drawing attention to taxiway safety at the busy US hub.
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Pakistan International Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, taken on wet lease, has departed London on its maiden flight to Pakistan, marking the aircraft's debut in the carrier's fleet. The addition is seen as a step toward modernising PIA's long-haul operations and improving service on UK-Pakistan routes, drawing attention from aviation watchers and the Pakistani diaspora.
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Olive oil is a talking point in Spain on several fronts. The official state gazette (BOE) carries news about an oil withdrawal, while the competition authority is questioning measures that defend olive oil prices. Daily price updates for olive oil continue to draw attention, and the Dcoop Quality Oil Awards 2025-26 have recognised producers in Fuente de Piedra and Guarromán.
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A Boeing 777 on a transatlantic flight suddenly issued a mayday call and rapidly lost altitude, prompting panic among passengers, German media report. The pilots radioed an emergency as the aircraft dropped sharply before, according to early reports, recovering the situation. The incident is drawing attention to Boeing's aircraft safety record, which remains under intense scrutiny following a series of high-profile mechanical problems in recent years.
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Boeing has won the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX competition to develop the Navy's next-generation carrier-based fighter jet, beating rival defense contractors. The award secures a major role for Boeing in the Pentagon's future air combat plans and comes as the company seeks stability amid ongoing commercial and defense program scrutiny.
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The US Navy is drawing attention after details emerged of new Boeing software that allows fighter pilots to control the MQ-25 Stingray, the Navy's carrier-based drone tanker, mid-flight. The system would let crewed aircraft direct the unmanned refueler during missions, expanding how carriers operate drones alongside jets. Interest is strongest in India, where US naval aviation developments attract wide coverage.
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A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Russia's Far East, killing six crew members and injuring one, according to Moscow's defence authorities. Images show a fire after the crash. The news is trending in Italy alongside other aviation stories, including a Boeing forced to turn back after passengers fell ill and an Iranian aircraft seized at Istanbul airport.
- 9Private Boeing Business Jet Lands With a Single Passenger▼Private Boeing Business Jet Arrives With One Passenger - LOOK WHO GETS OFF!
A private Boeing Business Jet has landed with only one person on board, drawing attention to who the mystery passenger might be. The arrival, filmed at an airport and shared widely, has sparked speculation about the identity of the traveler and the purpose of the flight. No official confirmation of the passenger's name has been made.
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The Boeing F-47, the US Air Force's newly chosen sixth-generation fighter, is being discussed after reports highlighted its claimed combat range of around 1,000 nautical miles. Analysts say such reach could let the aircraft strike deep into contested airspace without relying heavily on tankers, potentially reshaping American air power in the Pacific and beyond, though many performance details remain classified.
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The Bank of England is expected to raise its key interest rate, joining other major central banks in tightening monetary policy. The move would come as policymakers worldwide continue efforts to bring down persistent inflation, and markets and businesses are watching closely for the size of the increase and signals about further steps.