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US Navy tests jammer tech on EA-18G Growler
Defence

The US Navy has conducted the first flight test of its futuristic new electronic jammer technology that can disable air-defence systems, writes Stephen Kuper. 

First Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi delivered
Cargo

The world’s first Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi aircraft was delivered to Bahrain-based cargo carrier Texel Air on Tuesday.

Spirit pilots cut new deal to save 600 jobs
Airlines

Florida's Spirit Airlines has cut a deal with its pilots’ union to save around 600 pilot positions when US federal aid expires in October.

Cargolux 747 wears COVID-19 face mask
Cargo

Luxembourg freighter operator Cargolux has painted a COVID-19 blue mask onto the front of one of its Boeing 747 jumbo jets.

BAE engineers unveil concept for Tempest fighter
Defence

BAE digital design and aerospace engineers are exploiting the digital environment to design, test and fly concepts for a next-generation British combat air system.

Virgin Atlantic follows Emirates with free COVID-19 cover
Airlines

The airline, which is currently battling to stay alive, said the cover will apply automatically for travel up to 31 March 2021 and extend up to $500,000 per customer.