Italian F-35s intercept Russian An-124 heavy transport aircraft – Defence Blog

https://defence--blog-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/defence-blog.com/italian-f-35s-intercept-russian-an-124-heavy-transport-aircraft/

U.S. Air Force Student Pilots Will Train at the International Flight Training School in Italy - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/29/usaf-pilots-training-ifts-italy/

U.S. Planned for 1,763 F-35As But at Current Pace, They Won't Arrive Until 2050s | Defense Express

https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/us_planned_for_1763_f_35as_but_at_current_pace_they_wont_arrive_until_2050s-15630.html

Japan to deploy F-15s to UK in historic first

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/japan-to-deploy-f-15s-to-uk-in-historic-first/

USAF Hopeful Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Will Fly Before Year End

https://www.twz.com/air/usaf-hopeful-second-b-21-raider-stealth-bomber-will-fly-before-year-end

U.S. Navy’s Aviation Forces Eagerly Await F/A-XX Downselect | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/us-navys-aviation-forces-eagerly-await-fa-xx-downselect

A glimpse into aeronautics at the dawn of civil aviation

The National Aerospace Library (NAL) is offering a glimpse into aeronautics at the dawn of civil aviation by releasing more than 250 unseen interwar consultants reports.

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/a-glimpse-into-aeronautics-at-the-dawn-of-civil-aviation/

Germany, France, Spain to discuss fighter jet programme in October, says Berlin | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/germany-france-spain-discuss-fighter-jet-programme-october-says-berlin-2025-08-28/

World’s Largest Stealth Fighter Fleet: The U.S. Air Force Receives its 500th F-35A

World's Largest Stealth Fighter Fleet: The U.S. Air Force Receives its 500th F-35A https://share.google/40DUZ8MCkftwBIkUL

How Can Russia Defend 3 Million Square Miles from Ukraine’s Flamingo Missiles? Short Answer — It Can’t.

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/how-can-russia-defend-3-million-square-miles-from-ukraines-flamingo-missiles-99b27984806a

Airbus MQ-72C Helicopter Drone Makes First Autonomous Test Flight with Hivemind AI - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/22/airbus-mq-72c-hivemind-ai-test/

Sea Transportation: Strange Defensive Measures in Hormuz Strait

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htseamo/articles/2025082225041.aspx#gsc.tab=0

Captain convicted and fined after An-26 hit snow bank during unstable approach | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/captain-convicted-and-fined-after-an-26-hit-snow-bank-during-unstable-approach/164242.article

USAF launches new industry consultation for Next Generation Air-Refueling System amid evolving requirements | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-air-force-seeking-ideas-for-its-next-generation-tanker/164245.article

Chinese airlines to divide up Airbus, Boeing 500 jet orders - ch-aviation

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/157502-chinese-airlines-to-divide-up-airbus-boeing-500-jet-orders

EU-US trade deal confirms zero tariffs for aircraft, parts - ch-aviation

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/157511-eu-us-trade-deal-confirms-zero-tariffs-for-aircraft-parts

Malaysian F/A-18D Hornet Explodes on Takeoff in Kuantan—Here’s What Went Down – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/malaysian-f-a-18d-hornet-explodes-on-takeoff-in-kuantan-heres-what-went-down/

Giant Cargo Drones Poised to Revolutionize Logistics: Spotlight on Windracers ULTRA Mk.2 and Pipistrel Nuuva V300 – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/giant-cargo-drones-poised-to-revolutionize-logistics-spotlight-on-windracers-ultra-mk-2-and-pipistrel-nuuva-v300/

Sierra Nevada Corporation Unveils Freedom Trainer for Navy’s UJTS – Aviation News:

Sierra Nevada Corporation launches the Freedom Trainer for the Navy's UJTS, emphasizing carrier training, cost efficiency, and digital design. Aviation News – Sierra Nevada Corporation...

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/sierra-nevada-corporation-unveils-freedom-trainer-for-navys-ujts/

Boeing-built X-37B spaceplane launches on eighth mission with new tech experiments - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/boeing-space/boeing-built-x-37b-spaceplane-launches-on-eighth-mission-with-new-tech-experiments/

Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/23/lockheed-martin-jagm-hellfire-720-million-contract/

easyJet flight returns to Lyon after passenger in psychotic state attempts cockpit intrusion - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/easyjet/flight-returns-to-lyon-after-passenger-in-psychotic-state-attempts-cockpit-intrusion/

Bridges Air Cargo becomes launch operator of Embraer’s first E-Freighter - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/bridges-air-cargo/bridges-air-cargo-becomes-launch-operator-of-embraers-first-e-freighter/

Il-76P: 42000 litros de agua para apagar incendios desde el aire - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/il-76p-42000-litros-de-agua-para-apagar-incendios-desde-el-aire/

Thailand plans 200,000 free domestic flights to boost tourism - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/thailand-plans-200000-free-domestic-flights-to-boost-tourism/

Thailand plans 200,000 free domestic flights to boost tourism - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/thailand-plans-200000-free-domestic-flights-to-boost-tourism/

Controlling the clouds: next steps in contrail management

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/controlling-the-clouds-next-steps-in-contrail-management/

India ha aprobado la adquisición de 6 aviones de alerta temprana y control aéreo Netra MkII basados en el A321 - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/india-ha-aprobado-la-adquisicion-de-6-aviones-de-alerta-temprana-y-control-aereo-netra-mkii-basados-en-el-a321/

China deja ver nuevos aviones de combate rumbo al desfile de la victoria sobre Japón - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/china-deja-ver-nuevos-aviones-de-combate-rumbo-al-desfile-de-la-victoria-sobre-japon/

Netra MkII AEW&C Program Takes off, Airbus to enhance Aircrafts - Indian Defence Research Wing

https://idrw.org/netra-mkii-aewc-program-takes-off-airbus-to-enhance-aircrafts/

Their window seats lacked windows, so Delta and United passengers sued | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/their-window-seats-lacked-windows-so-delta-and-united-passengers-sued/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

China’s Compound Helicopter Emerges for the First Time - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/21/chinese-compound-helicopter/

Japanese Defense Minister Visits Turkey as Tokyo Looks to Expand Drone Fleet - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/21/japanese-visit-turkey-expand-drone-fleet/

Winning: Ukrainian Operation Spider Web Surprises

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htwin/articles/20250821133251.aspx#gsc.tab=0

US Army awards Sikorsky $43m contract to modernise UH-60 Black Hawks with digital backbone for drone deployment | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/sikorsky-to-upgrade-us-army-black-hawks-for-uas-integration/164223.article

U.S. Revives Next-Gen Patriot Interceptor Program to Boost Missile Shield – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/u-s-revives-next-gen-patriot-interceptor-program-to-boost-missile-shield/

$1.6 Billion Defense Boost: New Zealand Acquires MH-60R Seahawk and A321XLR – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/1-6-billion-defense-boost-new-zealand-acquires-mh-60r-seahawk-and-a321xlr/

Passenger mutiny after 10-hour Vueling flight delay in Ibiza - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/vueling/passenger-mutiny-after-10-hour-vueling-flight-delay-in-ibiza/

Accident: Delta B738 at Austin on Aug 19th 2025, flap dislodged

https://avherald.com/h?article=52bed904&opt=0

Poland accuses Russia over military drone blast

https://www.spacewar.com/m/reports/Poland_accuses_Russia_over_military_drone_blast_999.html

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_test-fires_nuclear-capable_ballistic_missile_999.html

New Zealand spending $1.6b on sub-hunting helicopters, planes

https://www.spacedaily.com/m/reports/New_Zealand_spending_16b_on_sub-hunting_helicopters_planes_999.html

North Korea has 'undeclared' ICBM base near China border: report

https://www.spacewar.com/m/reports/North_Korea_has_undeclared_ICBM_base_near_China_border_report_999.html

New Zealand spy service warns of China interference

https://www.spacewar.com/m/reports/New_Zealand_spy_service_warns_of_China_interference_999.html

Taiwan plans defence budget increase to over 3% of GDP

https://www.sinodaily.com/m/reports/Taiwan_plans_defence_budget_increase_to_over_3_of_GDP_999.html

After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/After_repeated_explosions_new_test_for_Musks_megarocket_999.html

China, Boeing appear near massive order: report - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2025/08/21/china-boeing-appear-near-massive-order-report/

Boeing Said to Be in Talks to Sell Up to 500 Jets to China - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-21/boeing-is-said-in-talks-to-sell-as-many-as-500-planes-to-china

China unveils world’s first jet-powered vertical landing drone for warships

https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinas-new-jet-powered-vtol-drone

Press Release: Air Europa advances “Vuelo 2030” sustainability planRunway Girl

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/08/air-europa-vuelo-2030-plan/

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Demonstrates 360-Degree Engagement Capability with LTADMS Radar - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/20/patriot-pac-3-mse-360-degree-capability-ltadms-radar/

Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Modernize Black Hawk with UAS and Launched Effects - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/20/sikorsky-to-modernize-black-hawk/

Thousands Of Airbus UK Workers Will Strike Next Month Due To Pay Dispute

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-uk-strike-pay-dispute/

Would-be buyer of Lilium assets faces hurdles as administrators await key documents

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/would-be-buyer-of-lilium-assets-faces-hurdles-as-administrators-await-key-documents/164226.article

India clears $7.4bn purchase of 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighters from Hindustan Aeronautics | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/india-clears-purchase-of-97-tejas-mk-1a-fighters/164222.article

MQ-28A Ghost Bats to enter air-to-air weapons testing this year – Australian Aviation

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-09-05-Boeing,-RAAF-Prove-MQ-28-Operational-Effectiveness

Marines: USMC Adopts Drone Technology

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htamph/articles/2025082012220.aspx#gsc.tab=0

Accounts for green carrier Ecojet Airlines show continued spending but little progress towards operational launch | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/ecojet-accounts-show-continued-spending-but-little-progress-towards-operational-launch/164220.article

New Footage Shows Secretive RATT55 Radar Testbed Operating from Area 51's Hangar 18 - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/20/ratt55-area51-hangar18/

Air Europa accepts investment offer from Turkish Airlines | News | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-europa-accepts-investment-offer-from-turkish-airlines/164212.article

E195 collision captain pressured pilot to accept wrong take-off calculation

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/e195-collision-captain-pressured-pilot-to-accept-wrong-take-off-calculation/164210.article

BAE Systems and QinetiQ Prepare Avro RJ100 Testbed for ECRS Mk2 Radar Flight Trials - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/19/bae-systems-qinetiq-avro-rj100-testbed-ecrs-mk2/

US Court Sides With Zunum (Again), Reinstating $81M Verdict Against Boeing

https://simpleflying.com/us-court-sides-with-zunum-again-reinstating-81-million-verdict-against-boeing/

Start-up Grid Aero plans 'pickup truck of the skies' for unmanned logistics support to military and commercial customers | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/start-up-grid-aero-unveils-plans-for-unmanned-cargo-aircraft/164206.article

China advances crewed lunar mission with lander landing and takeoff trial

 https://www.moondaily.com/reports/China_advances_crewed_lunar_mission_with_lander_landing_and_takeoff_trial_999.html

Bjorn's Corner: Faster aircraft development. Part 3. - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2025/08/15/bjorns-corner-faster-aircraft-development-part-3/

Dutch consortium plans restart for insolvent Lilium

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/157295-dutch-consortium-plans-restart-for-insolvent-lilium

Over Half of Russia’s Su-30SM Fighters in Black Sea Fleet Down Since 2022 – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/over-half-of-russias-su-30sm-fighters-in-black-sea-fleet-down-since-2022/

SpaceX Gets the Go-Ahead for Starship Flight 10—After an Explosive Investigation – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/spacex-gets-the-go-ahead-for-starship-flight-10-after-an-explosive-investigation/

Portugal firefighting crash: investigators cite severe pilot training and oversight failures

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/firefighting/portugal-firefighting-crash-investigators-cite-severe-pilot-training-and-oversight-failures/

China’s First Crewed Tiltrotor Aircraft Is Flying

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/china-first-crewed-tiltrotor-aircraft-164344452.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABUahOZOSsbnzQhn_JwJj7yb2tCg2kozE0fOA3VpGtC9ZssaOUBQZqgCLhzstAq1pu5eeRiwaKOjHxPde18eTI1SsuvJcyC4UY33vtW9CIQFJ9ikw1lc2d--uRTR8n57rsEFJ7dBQEbrVYql-0gNpi1XSDYjgX4PU3D1OZ3MnzLQ

Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/boeing-corporate-america-manufacturing/678137/

Ukraine’s New 7-Ton Cruise Missile Ranges 1,900 Miles With a 1-Ton Warhead | by David Axe | War Is Boring | Aug, 2025 | Medium

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/ukraines-new-7-ton-cruise-missile-ranges-1-900-miles-with-a-1-ton-warhead-b805312b00b4

Quadcopter Drone Guides GBU-12 LGBs Dropped by F-35A - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/15/quadcopter-guides-gbu-12s-dropped-by-f-35a/

F-35s Escort Putin’s Aircraft on Return Flight to Russia - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/16/f-35s-escort-putin/

Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missiles Seen on Taiwan’s F-CK-1 Ching-kuo - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/17/hsiung-feng-iii-ashm-f-ck-1-ching-kuo/

China’s New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Breaks Cover Ahead of September Parade - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/17/chinas-new-cca-breaks-cover/

Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missiles Seen on Taiwan’s F-CK-1 Ching-kuo - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/17/hsiung-feng-iii-ashm-f-ck-1-ching-kuo/

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Poland reaches $3.8 billion agreement to modernise F-16 fleet

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/poland-reaches-38-billion-agreement-to-modernise-f-16-fleet/164174.article

Autonomous aviation developer Merlin to go public via SPAC offering | News | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/autonomous-aviation-developer-merlin-to-go-public-via-spac-offering/164180.article

U.S. Marines Advance ISR Capabilities with Upgraded MQ-9 Reaper – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/u-s-marines-advance-isr-capabilities-with-upgraded-mq-9-reaper/

Ural Works of Civil Aviation Unveils the UTS-800 Trainer: Sleek, Smart, and Built for Tomorrow’s Pilots – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/uzga-unveils-the-uts-800-trainer-sleek-smart-and-built-for-tomorrows-pilots/

The Netherlands: Eindhoven Airport hit by repeated flight disruptions due to air traffic controller shortage – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/the-netherlands-eindhoven-airport-hit-by-repeated-flight-disruptions-due-to-air-traffic-controller-shortage/

Improvisation in the Skies: Russian MiG-29 Spotted With a Drone Strapped on Using Cable Ties – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/improvisation-in-the-skies-russian-mig-29-spotted-with-a-drone-strapped-on-using-cable-ties/

India, the Big Picture: Is There a Deal for 114 Rafales? – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/india-the-big-picture-is-there-a-deal-for-114-rafales/

Passenger Accidentally Ejected from USAF F-15D Eagle During Taxi at Massachusetts Base

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/passenger-accidentally-ejected-from-usaf-f-15d-eagle-during-taxi-at-massachusetts-base/

NATO Rethinks Its New “Eyes in the Sky” After U.S. Pulls Plug on E-7 Plan – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/nato-rethinks-its-new-eyes-in-the-sky-after-u-s-pulls-plug-on-e-7-plan/

Horten Brothers: The Flying Wing Legacy That Shaped Modern Stealth Aviation – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/horten-brothers-the-flying-wing-legacy-that-shaped-modern-stealth-aviation/

Russia Converts MiG-29 Fighter into Antidrone Interceptor – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/russia-converts-mig-29-fighter-into-antidrone-interceptor/

Incident: UPS B748 at Taipei on Aug 13th 2025, engine pod strike on landing

https://avherald.com/h?article=52ba0abd&opt=0

Boeing 747-8 Strikes Engine Pod During Jawdropping Crosswind Landing

https://simpleflying.com/video/boeing-747-8-strikes-engine-pod-during-jawdropping-crosswind-landing/

F/A-18 Super Hornets to ‘remain relevant for a very long time’ – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/f-a-18-super-hornets-to-remain-relevant-for-a-very-long-time/

Next aviation crisis ‘not if but when’, says Alan Joyce – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/next-aviation-crisis-not-if-but-when-says-alan-joyce/

Eve Air Mobility Raises $230M, Broadens Investor Base

https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=CBADFE51-74BE-40A2-9DE0-13E4116DDC0F

KAI unveils KF-21EX stealth fighter concept with internal weapons bays and reduced radar signature | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/kai-outlines-conceptual-kf-21ex-variant/164183.article

Northrop Grumman reveals F/A-XX fighter concept image

https://newatlas.com/military/northrop-grumman-6th-gen-fighter/

Boeing interfered with electric plane startup Zunum, appeals court finds | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-interfered-with-electric-plane-startup-zunum-appeals-court-finds/

F-15 Ride-Along Passenger Accidentally Ejects While On The Ground (Updated)

https://www.twz.com/air/f-15-ride-along-passenger-accidentally-ejects-from-the-jet-while-on-the-ground

Ver "El futuro Airbus A321 MPA de la Armada francesa" en YouTube

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Boeing Outlines Positive Momentum For F-15EX | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-outlines-positive-momentum-f-15ex?elq2=4521b469175240ddac2755b28594dcea&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3&elq2=4521b469175240ddac2755b28594dcea&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3&utm_campaign=56387&utm_emailname=AW_News_DefenseDigest_NL_08132025&utm_medium=email&utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919