France and Germany scrap fighter jet in hit to European defence cooperation
The termination of the plan comes as Washington increases pressure on Europe to become more militarily independent.
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Airbus says it plans to appeal the ruling, which overturned 2023 acquittal of both companies.
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Flight to Argentina: How significant is it for Israel’s LatAm outreach?
Experts say Israel is using the new flight as a geopolitical tool to cement its footprint in Latin America.
From: NewsFeed
Moment of collision between two Navy jets at Idaho air show
Two US Navy jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home AFB.
Published On 18 May 2026
Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher
Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.
One dead in US after being struck by taking off Frontier Airlines plane
Authorities say individual jumped fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado before being struck.
Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
From: This is America
US airline fuel shock: Rising costs hit carriers and travellers
Spirit’s collapse signals U.S. airline strain as Iran/Hormuz-driven fuel costs rise, cutting jobs and lifting fares.
Published On 5 May 2026
Was the Iran war the final blow in the collapse of Spirit Airlines?
The shutdown of the budget airline after 34 years has left 17,000 staff members unemployed.
UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war
UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East.
