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US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday

Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.

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Ukraine Deploys High-Speed Drone Interceptors to Neutralise Jet-Powered Russian Kamikaze UAVs

AviationNews – Ukrainian defence forces have operationalised a newly engineered high-speed drone interceptor designed specifically to track down and eliminate incoming jet-propelled Shahed-type strike munitions. The successful tactical deployment delivers a cost-effective aerial defence capability to counter rapid aerial incursions without burning through dwindling surface-to-air missile stockpiles. The technological breakthrough was confirmed after the Security Service of Ukraine's military counterintelligence unit conducted combat trials against fast-flying Russian loitering drones.

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Flights Cancelled As UK Faces Air Traffic Control Failure For 2nd Time This Month

LONDON, Sept 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) — Flights were disrupted Monday across the UK because of a technical issue, marking the second time this month that passengers have been affected by an air traffic control problem, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Flights in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England were disrupted by another “technical issue” with air traffic control after a similar problem earlier this month forced thousands of flights to be cancelled across the country. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS), Britain’s air traffic control service provider, said it experienced a technical issue at its Prestwick centre in Scotland. “The issue has […]

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AirAsia Malaysia Renews Air Operator Certificate, Valid Until Sept 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) — AirAsia Malaysia has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), which is valid until Sept 30, 2029. The renewal follows CAAM’s stringent regulatory assessment of AirAsia Malaysia’s continued compliance with the requirements governing commercial air transport operations, reinforcing the airline’s standing within Malaysia’s established aviation regulatory framework. AirAsia Malaysia general manager Datuk Captain Fareh Mazputra said the renewal of the AOC reflects the airline’s continued commitment to not only meeting, but exceeding the regulatory, operational and safety standards required as an airline operating in Malaysia. “As […]

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Oasis Systems Challenges $665 Million U.S. Army Counter-Drone Contract Award to Rival Parsons

AviationNews – Defence contractor Oasis Systems has lodged a formal bid protest with the Government Accountability Office against the U.S. Army’s decision to award a $665 million counter-drone contract to Parsons Corp. The challenge halts critical procurement activity as the Pentagon rapidly attempts to standardise defensive shields against escalating low-altitude unmanned aerial threats. The legal filing, submitted to the federal watchdog on September 15, takes aim at the task order competition governing the development, testing, and evaluation of military Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).

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Lockheed Martin Unveils First German F-35A as Luftwaffe Ushers in New Stealth Fighter Era

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Air Astana Group Clinches Top Regional Honours at Prestigious 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards

AviationNews – Air Astana Group has secured major regional recognition at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, sweeping premier titles for passenger service and airline leadership. Kazakhstan’s flag carrier captured both the ‘Best Airline in Central Asia and CIS’ and ‘Best Airline Staff Service in Central Asia & CIS’ awards, reasserting its competitive dominance across the region. The accolades were officially presented during an international industry ceremony at the Langham Hotel in London on September 18, 2026.

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British Airspace Faces Renewed Turmoil as Technical Fault Hits NATS Control Centre in Scotland

AviationNews – A network connectivity failure at the NATS air traffic control centre in Prestwick triggered fresh flight cancellations and widespread delays across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday. The incident has intensified industry fury toward Britain’s primary navigation service provider after a second high-profile disruption struck within two weeks. The outage hit the Scottish control facility early on Monday morning, forcing flight planners to restrict traffic flows across northern sectors to maintain airborne separation and safety.

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Airbus Reinvests £150 Million to Turn Former A380 Facility into High-Rate A321 Wing Plant

AviationNews – Airbus has committed £150 million to transform its former A380 superjumbo manufacturing hall at Broughton into a dedicated A321 wing production facility. This major overhaul will expand regional aerospace capacity and support hundreds of new skilled manufacturing jobs in North Wales as global demand surges. The project revives Broughton’s massive West Factory, an 83,500-square-metre facility originally opened in 2003 to fabricate giant wings for the double-decker A380 before the aircraft program concluded in 2020.