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Trump Warns Iran Ahead of Alleged Attack
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran announced it would carry out a “very severe attack” today. Trump warned, “They better not do it. If they do, we will respond with unprecedented force.”
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Former Airbus CEO Enders: Germany’s FCAS Choice Was a Strategic Mistake
Former Airbus CEO Tom Enders has criticized Germany’s decision to join France in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, calling it a “strategic mistake.” In remarks to the Financial Times, Enders said Berlin’s 2017 pivot toward a joint sixth-generation fighter project with Paris — instead of maintaining closer defense-industrial ties with the UK and BAE Systems — was shaped…
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US Weighs Iran Strike This Weekend
According to CNN, U.S. national security officials have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. military could be prepared to carry out potential strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, most likely on Saturday. However, the report emphasizes that Trump has not yet made a final decision. Citing sources, the report states that military preparations are ongoing, while…
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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Roadway in the United States
In the U.S. state of Georgia, a single-engine Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 aircraft made an emergency landing on a roadway after experiencing engine problems, colliding with several vehicles in the process. Multiple people sustained minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft encountered engine RPM issues during a short flight north of Atlanta. The plane had departed from Gainesville and…
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Oman Air’s Transformation Fuels 2025 Growth, Expanding Footprint Across Europe
Muscat, Oman, 9 February 2026: Oman Air has reported strong commercial performance in 2025, marking a key milestone in the airline’s ongoing transformation programme and underscoring its growing presence and relevance across European markets. During the year, the Muscat-based airline carried almost 6 million passengers globally, representing an 8% increase versus 2024. Europe continued to play an increasingly important role…
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Attempted In-Flight Theft on Dubai Flight Caught on Camera
Although the footage is not recent, this report is shared for informational purposes, especially given the noticeable increase in theft-related incidents reported on flights to Dubai in recent times. An attempted in-flight theft aboard a Dubai-bound flight operated by Mahan Air led to tense moments among passengers. A passenger was recorded on a mobile phone while rummaging through another passenger’s…
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World’s Largest Airlines by Annual Passenger Numbers Announced
Global aviation giants have been ranked based on their annual passenger traffic. While US-based carriers dominate the top of the list, Turkish Airlines maintains its strong position among the world’s elite, ranking 15th with 85.2 million passengers. US Carriers Lead the Global Market The top four spots are held by US giants. American Airlines became the world’s most preferred airline…
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Barcelona Celebrated the Championship Aboard a Turkish Airlines Aircraft
After winning the Spanish Super Cup, FC Barcelona celebrated their championship on board a Turkish Airlines aircraft during their return journey. The Catalan side flew back from Saudi Arabia to Spain on a special Turkish Airlines flight, where the players boarded the aircraft with the trophy and held their first celebration during the trip. Barcelona players posed with the trophy…
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Airport Operator Aena Floats €39.7 Million Tender for Madrid-Barajas Runway Regeneration
Airport operator Aena has approved a budget of €39,768,485 for the renovation of runway 18R-36L at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The project includes the repaving of the runway and its headland, as well as the construction of new pipe banks and the laying of new cabling for associated systems. During the regeneration works, which also involve replacing halogen lights and…
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Southwest Flight Attendant Recruitment Closed in 38 Minutes
US-based airline Southwest Airlines closed its flight attendant job posting in just 38 minutes due to overwhelming demand. Shortly after the posting went live, thousands of candidates reportedly logged into the system, and the application quota was filled extremely quickly. Southwest closed the application window and ended the process earlier than planned. ➡️ In the post-pandemic period, Southwest Airlines has…
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