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AfricaFlying's been dishing out a mix of celeb reunions, aviation news, and political updates.
AfricaFlying's been dishing out a mix of celeb reunions, aviation news, and political updates.
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more commonplace in all walks of life, with the aviation and aerospace sectors being no exception.
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IAG develops AI software to streamline engine maintenance
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more commonplace in all walks of life, with the aviation and aerospace sectors being no exception. From crew resourcing to reducing food […]
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June 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more commonplace in all walks of life, with the aviation and aerospace sectors being no exception.
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General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom have signed a One-Stop Security Agreement in London, enhancing the experience of transit passengers by streamlining security procedures at Saudi Arabia airports.
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Press Release: Saudi Arabia, UK sign one-stop security agreement
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom have signed a One-Stop Security Agreement in London, aimed at enhancing the experience […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom have signed a One-Stop Security Agreement in London, enhancing the experience of transit passengers by streamlining security procedures at Saudi Arabia airports.
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It wasn’t just champagne popping in Venice—it was jet engines roaring as the world’s wealthiest and most fabulous descended on Italy’s floating city for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe wedding.
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Bezos & Sánchez’s wedding sparks Venice private jet invasion
It wasn’t just champagne popping in Venice—it was jet engines roaring as the world’s wealthiest and most fabulous descended on Italy’s floating city for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It wasn’t just champagne popping in Venice—it was jet engines roaring as the world’s wealthiest and most fabulous descended on Italy’s floating city for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe wedding.
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The pilot reported this was his eighth aerial application flight of the day spraying rice fields near Colusa, California, in the Grumman AgCat.
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Monotony, fatigue bad combination for ag pilot — General Aviation News
The pilot reported this was his eighth aerial application flight of the day spraying rice fields near Colusa, California, in the Grumman AgCat. He had made all takeoffs flying low […]
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June 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The pilot reported this was his eighth aerial application flight of the day spraying rice fields near Colusa, California, in the Grumman AgCat.
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If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock some seriously good travel treats by using your status whenever you travel.
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Using airline loyalty status to unlock luxury travel perks
If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock some seriously good travel treats by using your status whenever […]
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June 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock some seriously good travel treats by using your status whenever you travel.
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SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027.
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SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite
WASHINGTON — SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027. The contract for the mission designated USSF-178 was awarded on June 27 […]
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June 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027.
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A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
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Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours
WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month. The Electron lifted off […]
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June 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
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We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads from around the globe planned to visit the Moon by 2030, our closest natural satellite will soon see a flurry of activity like never before.
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All eyes on the moon: sharing information for lunar peace, safety and sustainability
We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads from around the globe planned to visit the Moon by 2030, our closest natural satellite will […]
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June 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads from around the globe planned to visit the Moon by 2030, our closest natural satellite will soon see a flurry of activity like never before.
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AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025.
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AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight touches down in Darwin
AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025. Flight AK612 departed KUL Airport at 05:50 local time with […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025.
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Former NASA astronaut Joe Engle poses in front of an X-15 plane in this Dec. 2, 1965, photo. On June 29, 1965, Engle flew the X-15 to 280,600 feet, becoming the youngest U.S. pilot to qualify as an astronaut.
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Astronaut Joe Engle Flies X-15
Former NASA astronaut Joe Engle poses in front of an X-15 plane in this Dec. 2, 1965, photo. On June 29, 1965, Engle flew the X-15 to 280,600 feet, becoming […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Former NASA astronaut Joe Engle poses in front of an X-15 plane in this Dec. 2, 1965, photo. On June 29, 1965, Engle flew the X-15 to 280,600 feet, becoming the youngest U.S. pilot to qualify as an astronaut.
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The U.S. Army in the Pacific has begun working through how it will build two Multi-Domain Commands in the theater to oversee and direct the service’s Multi-Domain Task Force
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US Army tailoring Pacific commands for Multi-Domain force
The U.S. Army in the Pacific has begun working through how it will build two Multi-Domain Commands in the theater to oversee and direct the service’s Multi-Domain Task Force units […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The U.S. Army in the Pacific has begun working through how it will build two Multi-Domain Commands in the theater to oversee and direct the service’s Multi-Domain Task Force
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NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for long-duration cryogenic, or super chilled, liquid storage and transfer systems for spaceflight.
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NASA Announces Winners of 2025 Human Lander Challenge
NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for long-duration cryogenic, or super chilled, liquid […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for long-duration cryogenic, or super chilled, liquid storage and transfer systems for spaceflight.
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Spirit Airlines is making it easier than ever for Guests to choose how they want to travel with the introduction of new names for its high-value travel options.
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Spirit renames travel options to simplify bookingRunway Girl
Spirit Airlines is making it easier than ever for Guests to choose how they want to travel with the introduction of new names for its high-value travel options. Beginning today, Guests […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Spirit Airlines is making it easier than ever for Guests to choose how they want to travel with the introduction of new names for its high-value travel options.
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The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request proposes stalling plans to buy a third batch of communication satellites through the Space Development Agency as it weighs whether an existing constellation, largely dominated by SpaceX, is better suited for the mission.
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Space Force rethinking plans for proliferated satellite communications
The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request proposes stalling plans to buy a third batch of communication satellites through the Space Development Agency as it weighs whether an existing constellatio...
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June 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request proposes stalling plans to buy a third batch of communication satellites through the Space Development Agency as it weighs whether an existing constellation, largely dominated by SpaceX, is better suited for the mission.
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The first MC-21-310 airliner made entirely with domestically produced components performed its maiden flight in Russia on June 26, 2025, as first reported by AGN.
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First flight of fully domestic MC-21-310 aircraft
The first MC-21-310 airliner made entirely with domestically produced components performed its maiden flight in Russia on June 26, 2025, as first reported by AGN. The aircraft took off from Zhukovsky ...
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June 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The first MC-21-310 airliner made entirely with domestically produced components performed its maiden flight in Russia on June 26, 2025, as first reported by AGN.
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The shareholders of South Africa’s Bank Zero are set to receive a 12% stake in Lesaka Technologies, worth roughly R1 billion ($56.3 million), plus up to R91 million ($5.1 million) in cash, as part of a deal that will see Lesaka fully acquire the zero-fee digital bank
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Bank Zero owners to get $5M and 12% stake in Lesaka deal
The shareholders of South Africa’s Bank Zero are set to receive a 12% stake in Lesaka Technologies, worth roughly R1 billion ($56.3 million), plus up to R91 million ($5.1 million) […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The shareholders of South Africa’s Bank Zero are set to receive a 12% stake in Lesaka Technologies, worth roughly R1 billion ($56.3 million), plus up to R91 million ($5.1 million) in cash, as part of a deal that will see Lesaka fully acquire the zero-fee digital bank
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The Air Force wants to retire its final 162 A-10 Warthog attack jets in fiscal 2026, as part of a plan to divest 340 total aircraft.
The Pentagon also plans to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program over what an official said were “significant delays” and cost increases.
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The Pentagon also plans to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program over what an official said were “significant delays” and cost increases.
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US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan
The Air Force wants to retire its final 162 A-10 Warthog attack jets in fiscal 2026, as part of a plan to divest 340 total aircraft. The Pentagon also plans […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The Air Force wants to retire its final 162 A-10 Warthog attack jets in fiscal 2026, as part of a plan to divest 340 total aircraft.
The Pentagon also plans to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program over what an official said were “significant delays” and cost increases.
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The Pentagon also plans to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program over what an official said were “significant delays” and cost increases.
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Breakwater Inn, one of Kennebunkport’s historic and most beloved ocean-view hotels, announces its highly anticipated reopening on July 1, 2025 following a complete renovation of its harborside guest rooms and the debut of a brand-new restaurant and bars.
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Breakwater Inn Kennebunkport Reopens July 1, 2025 Following Extensive Renovation
Breakwater Inn, one of Kennebunkport’s historic and most beloved ocean-view hotels, announces its highly anticipated reopening on July 1, 2025 following a complete renovation of its harborside guest r...
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June 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Breakwater Inn, one of Kennebunkport’s historic and most beloved ocean-view hotels, announces its highly anticipated reopening on July 1, 2025 following a complete renovation of its harborside guest rooms and the debut of a brand-new restaurant and bars.
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A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew docks to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module on June 26.
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NASA Welcomes Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew docks to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module on June 26. Axiom Mission 4 is the […]
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June 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew docks to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module on June 26.
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Growing up in Detroit with a camera in her hand, Sophia Roberts — now an award-winning astrophysics science video producer—never imagined that one day her path would wind through clean rooms, vacuum chambers, and even a beryllium mine.
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Sophia Roberts: Showcasing the Cosmos
Growing up in Detroit with a camera in her hand, Sophia Roberts — now an award-winning astrophysics science video producer—never imagined that one day her path would wind through clean […]
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June 28, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Growing up in Detroit with a camera in her hand, Sophia Roberts — now an award-winning astrophysics science video producer—never imagined that one day her path would wind through clean rooms, vacuum chambers, and even a beryllium mine.
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BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has reached a milestone upon being awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
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BBN Airlines Indonesia achieves IATA IOSA certification
BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has reached a milestone upon being awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certif...
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June 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has reached a milestone upon being awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA just wrapped up the North American leg of their Grand National Tour and they begin the European leg in July.
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Kendrick Lamar Announces Mexico and South America Dates of Grand National Tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA just wrapped up the North American leg of their Grand National Tour and they begin the European leg in July. Lamar has now announced the Latin […]
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June 28, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Kendrick Lamar and SZA just wrapped up the North American leg of their Grand National Tour and they begin the European leg in July.
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The Netherlands is donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of €1.
The transaction was confirmed by Romania’s defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu on June 25, 2025, during the NATO Summit which took place in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025.
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The transaction was confirmed by Romania’s defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu on June 25, 2025, during the NATO Summit which took place in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025.
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Romania gets 18 Dutch F-16s for the price of one euro
The Netherlands is donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of €1. The transaction was confirmed by Romania’s defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu on June 25, 2025, […]
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June 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The Netherlands is donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of €1.
The transaction was confirmed by Romania’s defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu on June 25, 2025, during the NATO Summit which took place in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025.
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The transaction was confirmed by Romania’s defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu on June 25, 2025, during the NATO Summit which took place in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025.
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It was neither the largest nor the fastest aircraft to take part in the 2025 Paris Air Show display, but without a hint of doubt, BETA Technologies CX300 ALIA drew a considerable amount of attention.
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BETA Technologies co-founder and CEO on the CX300 ALIA
It was neither the largest nor the fastest aircraft to take part in the 2025 Paris Air Show display, but without a hint of doubt, BETA Technologies CX300 ALIA drew […]
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June 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
It was neither the largest nor the fastest aircraft to take part in the 2025 Paris Air Show display, but without a hint of doubt, BETA Technologies CX300 ALIA drew a considerable amount of attention.
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10 Best Places to Visit in California – Travel Video
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10 Best Places to Visit in California – Travel Video
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June 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
10 Best Places to Visit in California – Travel Video
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