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BREAKING: Jersey Airport says flights have been prevented from landing for a second night after disruption caused by drone sightings.
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To attend the El Alamein Air Show 2026, the Su-57E (T-50-9) reportedly flew to Egypt using internal auxiliary fuel tanks installed in its weapon bays rather than external drop tanks.
Following a single stopover, the aircraft reportedly retained sufficient fuel for another 1,000 km of flight & a demonstration sortie the following day. The exact route & stopover country were not disclosed.
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It’s not everyday you get to see a French Air Force Dassault Rafale cruising through the mountains of Alaska. 😎
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𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮-𝟓𝟕 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭
Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter has taken to the skies over Egypt for a rehearsal flight ahead of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. Footage shows the aircraft conducting low-altitude passes and banking maneuvers as part of preparations for its planned aerial display.
The Su-57’s participation gives Russia an opportunity to showcase its latest-generation combat aircraft to defense officials and prospective customers attending the exhibition. Its presence in Egypt also highlights Moscow’s continued effort to promote advanced Russian military aviation across the Middle East and Africa.
#Su57 #Russia #Egypt #ElAlameinAirshow #AirPower #MilitaryAviation #DefenseIndustry #GDIatEIAS2026
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The first-ever combat exercise between China's J-16 heavyweight fighter jets and the French-made Rafale fighters took place on Sunday, according to the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
In video footage published by the #PLA Air Force on Monday, Chinese pilots were seen operating their J-16s to engage with the Egyptian Air Force's Rafale fighters. bit.ly/4zytdan
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The ultimate unboxing! 📦 4,000 entries, 2 winning concepts and 1 unique livery later: our first #A350F has rolled out the paintshop.
Congratulations to the winners and #TeamAirbus who brought this milestone to life.
Next stop for the #NewGenFreighter: First Flight! ✈️
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Here are the details of this incident - a medical emergency in the cockpit.
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The first @USNavy MQ-25A Stingray™ completed its second test flight, featuring the aircraft’s first airborne landing gear cycles. The milestone further validates the autonomous flight controls and performance capabilities, moving it closer to carrier operations.
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“The air traffic control tower, the entire time, was saying, ‘We have a real safety problem here,’ and nobody was listening. It was like somebody was asleep at the switch or didn't want to act. It is a bureaucratic nightmare,” says NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. cbsn.ws/413R1mt
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All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended.
Please do not go to the airport.
Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience.
The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not be compromised.
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Footage shows a fire burning near Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to authorities in the UAE.
Flights have been suspended. Civil defence crews say the blaze is under control.
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while conducting routine flight operations in the Arabian Sea. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to support security and stability within the Middle East region.
ALT An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while conducting routine flight operations in the Arabian Sea. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to support security and stability within the Middle East region.
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A mid-air scare has forced an international Qantas flight to make an unexpected detour. Hundreds of passengers arrived in Adelaide instead of Melbourne when their plane almost ran out of fuel.
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EGYPT & TÜRKİYE's 🇪🇬🇹🇷 brotherly ties continue to advance in the #defense & #aerospace spheres with military electronics giant #Aselsan signing co-op deals with #Cairo-based #AMSTONE & #TORNEX. We can expect STRATEGIC-LEVEL Turkish-Egyptian collaboration (e.g. #KAAN) very soon.
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Airbus provides update on deployment of A320 Family precautionary fleet measures.
Read more ➡️ fly.airbus.com/3KudwvY
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🚨Alert: Venezuelan Military is on full alert as fighter jets conduct combat patrols in preparation for a US strike coming in the next few hours!!
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🚨 TRAVEL ALERT 🚨
The Kennedy Express Lanes will be CLOSED this weekend on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, from 6 AM to 12 PM, meaning longer than usual delays from the #Loop to O'Hare.
ALT IDOT announcement of weekend express lanes closure. An overlay of a calendar from Sunday, 11th, to Saturday, 17th, shows closure times from 6 AM to 12 PM on the 17th and 18th, with an aerial view of a highway prominently displaying the impacted express lane, marked in red.