https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2025/north-korea-tests-first-il-76-early-warning-aircraft-to-extend-surveillance-over-south-korean-airspace
North Korea tests first IL-76 early warning aircraft to extend surveillance over South Korean airspace
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https://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsfrench-aircraft-carrier-conducts-first-operations-against-is-4735817/
The French Defense ministry has announced that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has launched operations against Islamic State (IS) targets in Iraq for...
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-05-09/first-customer-selects-akzonobel-vr-painting-training
Operators can "see" the quality of their virtual paint application
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https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news103971-html/
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has upgraded its first Lockheed Martin F-16C/D to the 'Barak 2020' configuration. The attack aircraft has been equipped with a new...
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2025-05-06/cirrus-unveils-first-autoland-equipped-piston-aircraft
The system is standard equipment on the SR Series G7+
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https://www.ana.co.jp/en/gb/offers-and-announcements/ana-future-promise/co2-reduction-2024-09-19-01/
[ANA official website]We will introduce our efforts to realize a sustainable society and increase corporate value. ANA aims to achieve the SDGs under the...
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https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/go-first-lessors-seek-deregistration-of-aircraft-after-mca-notification-123100501182_1.html
Go First Lessors Case: Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju initially remarked that 'it is incumbent upon the DGCA to deregister the aircraft'. However, she later...
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https://dimdex.com/News/japan-officially-takes-delivery-of-first-bell-boeing-tiltrotor-aircraft-v-22-for-japanese-self-defense-force/
Jul 16, 2020 - A V-22 Osprey aircraft bound for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) based at Camp Kisarazu departs Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan,...
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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/firstf-35caircraftarrivesfortesting/
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more...
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https://www.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002308923/mediaid/4256007/
A Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker and MiG-29 Fulcrum escort two B1B Lancers during a training mission for Bomber Task Force Europe, May 29, 2020. Aircrews from the...
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251216802220/en/Air-Lease-Announces-Delivery-of-First-of-Four-New-Airbus-A321XLR-Aircraft-to-Qanot-Sharq
Today Air Lease (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321-200neo XLR aircraft to Uzbekistan based airline, Qanot Sharq. This is the first A321...
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https://www.slashgear.com/2080769/nasa-x-59-quesst-aircraft-first-flight/
Quesst is the result of a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and NASA to build a supersonic aircraft that can fly over land. It just took off.
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https://www.flightglobal.com/video-first-flight-of-us-aircrafts-privately-developed-low-cost-counter-insurgency-aircraft-a-67-dragon/71744.article
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https://www.bgr.com/2077758/china-flying-aircraft-carrier-jiu-tian-test-flight/
China's first flying aircraft carrier, Jiu Tian, took to the skies in December. From its payload capacity to its wingspan, here's everything you need to know.
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https://www.ainonline.com/news-brief/2022-03-01/dutch-researchers-see-first-nine-seat-electric-aircraft-scheduled-service
The Netherlands has set a goal to fully electrify short-haul scheduled air services by 2050.
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https://dailynewshungary.com/hungarian-gripens-got-their-first-alert-due-to-russian-aircraft/
Hungarian Gripen aircraft safeguarding Baltic air space received their first live alert of 2022 early on Thursday
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https://www.jalopnik.com/russia-claims-first-combat-mission-in-syria-with-u-s-c-1791522575/
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its warplanes have flown its first combat mission in Syria with American-led aircraft, according to the Associated...
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/innovation-azul-cargo-introduces-the-worlds-first-class-f-freighter-aircraft-301479164.html
/PRNewswire/ -- In another industry milestone, Azul Cargo introduces today, the world's first Class F freighter aircraft. This innovative initiative was...
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https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-08-airbus-corporate-jets-wins-first-a321lr-order-for-two-aircraft
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has won the first A321LR order for two aircraft from Lufthansa Technik, highlighting the market appeal and versatility of the...
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https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/11/e-11a-bacn-seymour-johnson/
We had the unique opportunity to interview the pilot of the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft during its first airshow appearance...
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https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/emerging-technologies/chinas-tp1000-uncrewed-cargo-aircraft-makes-first-flight
Yitong UAV System's TP1000 has joined the growing ranks of airborne uncrewed cargo aircraft in China after making its first flight on March 15.
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https://aviationweek.com/defense/sensors-electronic-warfare/australia-gets-first-mq-55-peregrine-isr-electronic-warfare
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft.
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-24/absolute-aviation-first-join-iada-africa
Absolute Aviation has become an accredited dealer member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association, marking a first from Africa.
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https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/first-woman-to-take-charge-of-british-aircraft-carrier/
Commander Claire Thompson is set to become the first female captain of a Royal Navy aircraft carrier.
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/614215/japanese-forces-jump-from-us-aircraft-for-first-time-in-red-flag-alaska-history/
A C-130 Hercules assigned to the36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, became the first U.S. aircraft to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force...
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/advanced-air-mobility/2023-06-21/first-evtol-passenger-flights-set-paris-2024
Volocopter says it expects to complete EASA type certification in time for the Paris Olympic Games starting in late July 2024.
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https://botsanddrones.uk/news/f/wisk-completes-first-flight-of-gen-6-autonomous-evtol-aircraft
The Generation 6 aircraft represents the first-ever candidate for certification of an autonomous passenger-carrying aircraft in the U.S.
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https://www.digitaljournal.com/life/review-the-history-of-aircraft-on-display-in-london/article/441857
The Royal Air Force Museum London is based at was once Hendon Aerodrome. A search-and-rescue helicopter on display at the RAF museum in Hendon, London.
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https://www.military.com/video/aircraft/military-aircraft/aircraft-archives-xf-104-first-flight/1244359736001
First official flight of the XF-104 Starfighter (F-104) - 4 March 1954
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https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china-news/article/323484/Chinas-hybrid-unmanned-cargo-aircraft-completes-first-flight
China's YH-1000S, a self-made hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft, the world's first of its kind, has completed its maiden flight in southwest China's Chongqing...
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-04-10/hydrogen-pioneer-says-first-aircraft-will-be-service-2030
H2Fly co-founder says availability of renewable energy to produce hydrogen fuel is critical
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/metrea-announces-first-ever-commercial-aerial-refueling-of-us-air-force-aircraft-301876120.html
/PRNewswire/ -- Metrea is proud to have been part of a historic first by providing commercial air-to-air refueling to U.S. Air Force RC-135 and E-3 aircraft...
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https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/proflight-welcomes-first-boeing-737-aircraft-2/
Jun 6, 2023 - Proflight Zambia, the leading airline in Zambia, is celebrating the arrival of its first 126-seat Boeing 737-500, marking a significant milestone in the...
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https://theaviationist.com/2017/09/13/russia-has-deployed-its-mig-29smt-multirole-combat-aircraft-to-syria-for-the-very-first-time/
Once again the Syrian Air War is the testbed for the most recent Russian Air Force weapons system. This time is the turn of the MiG-29SMT. The Russian Air
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https://www.wbworldabudhabi.com/en/offers/etihad
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways have teamed up to introduce the world’s first Warner Bros. World™ themed aircraft.
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https://www.armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-naval-defense/naval-defense-2016/plan-liaoning-aircraft-carrier-csg-crossed-the-first-island-chain-entered-south-china-sea
PLAN Liaoning Aircraft Carrier CSG Crossed the First Island Chain & Entered South China Sea .a The People's Liberat
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https://news.erau.edu/headlines/electric-aircraft-pioneer-aura-aero-opens-us-headquarters-first-production-site-at-embry-riddle
Electric Aircraft Pioneer AURA AERO Opens U.S. Headquarters, First Production Site at Embry-Riddle
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https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-tactical/this-was-americas-first-true-aircraft-carrier/
When people talk about the aircraft carriers of World War II, some names jump out right away. Maybe the USS Enterprise (CV 6), both versions of
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https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a64163788/fighter-drones/
Mar 17, 2025 - The service plans to acquire at least 1,000 fighter drones in consecutive batches to assist its current fleet of F-35 fighters in air-to-air combat.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/13/joby-aviation-l3harris-military-autononmous-defense.html
Nov 13, 2025 - The hybrid aircraft, with piloted and autonomous capabilities, ties into a broader move by the Trump administration to advance U.S. military technology.
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https://www.flightglobal.com/in-focus-ahrlac-south-africas-first-aircraft-since-apartheid-could-be-platform-for-revitalised-aero-industry-says-paramount/106896.article
South Africa's largest private defence company has high hopes for the AHRLAC - the nation's first aircraft since the Rooivalk
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https://www.flightglobal.com/xian-aircraft-delivers-first-set-of-747-8-wing-flaps/95722.article
China's Xian Aircraft has delivered its first set of composite inboard wing flaps for the Boeing 747-8 programme.
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https://www.eurasiantimes.com/kazakhstan-receives-its-first-a-400m-military/
A former Soviet state and a key member of the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Kazakhstan has inducted its first A-400M Atlas...
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https://theaviationist.com/2024/04/26/close-look-at-ukr-kamikaze-drone/
Images shared on social media provide an unprecedented look at one of the light aircraft turned into one-way drone by Ukraine.
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https://www.deccanchronicle.com/news/modi-expected-to-officiate-at-rollout-of-first-tata-airbus-aircraft-from-vadodara-1935096
The military transport aircraft, C295, is the first \"Made in India\" project from the Vadodara assembly line, a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems...
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/video/japan-world-expo-visitors-are-getting-their-first-glimpse-new-evtol-aircraft
Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.
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https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-06-worlds-first-in-flight-study-of-commercial-aircraft-using-100
Results from the world's first in-flight study of the impact of using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on both engines of a commercial aircraft show a...
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https://www.ainonline.com/news-article/2023-05-30/destinus-achieves-first-flight-hydrogen-afterburner-advance-plans
The company's Jungfrau technology demonstrator made several flights last week from an airport in Germany using its new hydrogen-burning afterburner system.
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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/07/25/she-was-the-first-woman-to-lead-an-aircraft-carrier-who-is-next/
Navy officials have said there are no women in the aircraft carrier commanding officer pipeline.
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https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/south-korean-start-up-air-premia-receives-first-aircraft/143156.article
South Korean carrier Air Premia has received its first aircraft, a new Boeing 787-9 from Air Lease (ALC).
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https://theaviationist.com/2021/10/05/usmc-f-35bs-izumo/
The F-35s are the first fixed-wing aircraft to operate from a Japanese ship since WW2, following the decision to convert the JS Izumo from helicopter carrier...
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https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2012/11/china-first-domestic-aircraft-carrier.html
China's first domestically made aircraft carrier will be launched next year and will be commissioned between 2015 and 2016, according to a Hong Kong magazine.
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https://www.popsci.com/technology/eviation-alice-electric-plane-first-flight/
The flight may have only lasted minutes, but the company hopes that it heralds in a future where it carries nine passengers on commuter hops.
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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/03/09/aircraft-carrier-ford-embarks-with-full-air-wing-for-first-time/?contentQuery=%7B%22includeSections%22%3A%22%2Fhome%22%2C%22excludeSections%22%3A%22%22%2C%22feedSize%22%3A10%2C%22feedOffset%22%3A15%7D&contentFeatureId=f0fmoahPVC2AbfL-2-1-8
The ship will now operate with the full air wing during the Composite Unit Training Exercise ahead of a deployment later this year.
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https://www.ainonline.com/news-article/2023-04-13/skydrive-signs-first-private-use-preorder-sd-05-evtol-aircraft
Venture capitalist Kotaro Chiba was the company's first investor and expects to pilot the two-seat vehicle himself for personal transportation.
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https://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsboeing-delivers-first-upgraded-aircraft-diagnostic-systems-to-us-navy-and-usmc-4554518/
The US Navy and the US Marine Corps (USMC) is set to take delivery of a modernised aircraft diagnostic and maintenance system from Boeing.
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https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/d328eco-supply-chain-takes-shape-as-deutsche-aircraft-eyes-first-order/144412.article
Deutsche Aircraft is confident it will end the year with a launch order for its developmental D328eco, as the regional airline market shakes out in the wake of...
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https://www.flightglobal.com/picture-a330-tanker-refuels-two-aircraft-for-the-first-time/90587.article
Airbus Military's A330-based tanker has for the first time refuelled two fighters simultaneously ...
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2025-05-14/easa-certifies-first-u-space-service-provider
Anra Technologies is ready to launch U-space services across Europe
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https://www.aviationtoday.com/2021/01/26/first-faa-type-certification-advanced-air-mobility-aircraft-come-year/
Jan 26, 2021 - The first advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could come as soon as this year, Jay Merkle,...
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https://theaviationist.com/2019/04/15/u-s-air-force-f-35a-5th-generation-aircraft-have-arrived-in-uae-for-types-first-deployment-to-the-middle-east/
F-35A Lightning IIs from active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, have arrived at Al Dhafra. Four Lightning II
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https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8040234/emerging-technologies-integrated-test-force-takes-delivery-first-evtol-aircraft
A Joby Aviation, Inc. experimental electronic vertical take-off and landing aircraft is parked at taxi way following a ground test at Edwards Air Force Base,...
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https://dimdex.com/News/us-navy-completes-first-mission-flight-with-ea-18g-growler-aircraft-fitted-with-ngj-mb-jammer/
Aug 20, 2020 - According to information published by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command on August 7, 2020, the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB)...
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