mandag 31. mars 2025

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Den siste Battle of Britain flygeren er død - BBC

WOW, for en fyr!: https://tinyurl.com/7kxntac8

SAS ser ut til å bryte loven - Kan få dagmulkter - NRK

ASW - Italia vurderer Japans P-1 - DefenseNews

Kawasaki P-1 Le Bourget 2017 - Foto: Per Gram

Italy looks to fighter friend Japan for a new maritime-patrol plane

(Defense News) Italy is considering buying the Japanese Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to tackle hostile submarines in the Mediterranean, a move which would break an Italian tradition of U.S. aircraft purchases and strengthen ties with Tokyo. Read More

F-47 - Litt mer nytt om typen - DefenseNews

Major F-47 revelations were just dropped by former Air Force Secretary

(The War Zone) Significant parts of the veil of secrecy over the origins of Boeing’s F-47 sixth-generation stealth fighter, and the decisions and tradeoffs made along the way, have now been pulled back. Read More

FSINFO.ORG - Curt Lewis oppdaterer oss

Flight Safety Information - March 31, 2025 No. 064

In This Issue

: Incident: American B788 at Miami on Mar 28th 2025, gear problem on departure

: DEN Selects ProSafeT

: Incident: Swiss BCS3 at Berlin on Mar 30th 2025, dropped gear parts on departure

: Incident: Delta A319 at Washington on Mar 28th 2025, TCAS resolution on initial climb

: Incident: Hong Kong A320 near Fuzhou on Mar 20th 2025, fire in cabin

: Incident: American A320 near Tulsa on Mar 24th 2025, engine shut down in flight

: Kite Confiscated After Coming in Contact With a Jet Near Washington

: Delta Flight Nearly Collides With Air Force Jet: What To Know

: New York Newark to San Francisco Leaves Passengers Injured After Sudden Drop on United Airlines 757 Sparks Mid-Air Safety Scare

: American Airlines Flight Go-Around at Charlotte Amid Aircraft on Runway

: No Survivors Found After Plane Crashes into a Minnesota Home, Sparking Fiery Blaze

: Singapore Airlines A350 Pilot Fall Sick, Flight Delayed by 6 Hours

: BOC Aviation to buy 120 Boeing, Airbus aircraft in fleet expansion push

: Boeing Begins 777X Brake testing as Part of FAA Certifications Flights

Amerikanske militærflygere er bekymret etter lekkasjer fra høyeste hold - AVweb

Pilots Miffed By Signal Leak

Military pilots say there’s a reason no one talks about pending military operations.

Russ Niles

Updated Mar 31, 2025 5:21 AM EDT

Military pilots are worried their political masters don't have their best interests at heart in light of the revelation that top U.S. officials were group chatting about timing and weapons load before a raid on Yemen earlier this month. The revelation that Atlantic magazine Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg had been included on the Signal group electrified the Washington political establishment for much of the week, but the young men and women who carry out their wishes were "angered and bewildered" by the peril they say the leak put them in. “We intentionally don’t share plans with people who don’t need to know,” a Navy F/A-18 pilot, who has flown frequently in missions in the Middle East, told the New York Times. “You don’t share what time we’re supposed to show up over a target. You don’t want to telegraph that we’re about to show up on someone’s doorstep; that’s putting your crew at risk.” The Times said it spoke with several active-duty pilots and granted them anonymity.

The Times report said the young officers were further upset by the apparent lack of accountability and attempts to minimize the significance of the gaffe. “The whole point about aviation safety is that you have to have the humility to understand that you are imperfect, because everybody screws up. Everybody makes mistakes,” Lt. John Gadzinski, a retired Navy F-14 pilot, told the Times. "But ultimately, if you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody because your ego is too big.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly downplayed the incident, insisting no classified information was released in the group chat thread, which was published by the Atlantic after his assertions that no secrets were revealed. Hegseth began the thread with three-hour advance warning of the first strikes targeting Houthi rebel leaders inside Yemen and called the posts a "heads-up" for senior officials of the government. Later in the week National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said it was he who added Goldberg to the chat by mistake after Goldberg's contact information was somehow "blown in" to the contact list in his phone. Goldberg said Sunday Waltz had intentionally added him as a contact.

Leasingselskap kjøper 70 A320neo - Airbus

BOC Aviation orders 70 A320neo Family aircraft

Toulouse, France, 31 March 2025 – BOC Aviation, one of the world’s leading aircraft lessors, has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 70 A320neo Family aircraft. With this order, BOC Aviation’s backlog of aircraft to be delivered becomes the largest in its history with Airbus.

“This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus orderbook to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 (including purchase and leasebacks) since our first order in 1996,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation. “This order solidifies our position as one of the top five global aircraft operating lessors and provides us with a strong delivery pipeline into the next decade. We look forward to providing more airline customers with this popular fuel-efficient and technologically advanced aircraft.”

Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said, "This new major order by BOC Aviation, is a testament to its enduring confidence in the A320 family – the world's most successful single-aisle aircraft. This significant investment makes BOC Aviation one of the largest Airbus customers and highlights the strong and continued market demand for our fuel-efficient aircraft and their long-term value. The A320 family delivers exceptional benefits to operators, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with BOC Aviation, providing airlines with cutting-edge fleet solutions. "

The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single aisle aircraft having won more than 19,000 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.

The A320 Family can operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) today and up to 100% by 2030.

#A320 @Airbus #BOCAviation

China Airlines kjøper 10 A350-1000 - Airbus

China Airlines finalises order for ten A350-1000

Toulouse, France, 31 March 2025 – China Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for ten A350-1000s, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024.

The new A350-1000s will fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe, and will provide full operational commonality with the airline’s existing A350-900 fleet, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency.

Kao Shing-Hwang , Chairman of China Airlines, said: “Our investment in the A350-1000 supports our international growth strategy and reflects our commitment to improving the travel experience for our passengers. We are confident that the A350-1000, with its superior range, fuel efficiency and comfort, will play a key role in transforming our long-haul operations.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, said: “We welcome China Airlines to our fast-growing family of A350-1000 operators. As an early adopter of the A350-900, China Airlines has played a pioneering role in embracing cutting-edge aviation technology. By choosing the A350-1000 Long Range Leader, the world's most advanced long haul aircraft, China Airlines continues to elevate its fleet, bringing superior efficiency and comfort to the forefront of long-haul travel.”

The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft and has set new standards for intercontinental travel. It offers the longest range capability of any commercial airliner in production today. Powered by versions of the latest generation Rolls-Royce engines, the aircraft is capable of flying up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop, using 25% less fuel than previous generation types and with a similar reduction in carbon emissions.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

The A350 Family has received more than 1,360 orders from 60 customers worldwide, with more than 640 aircraft currently in the fleets of 38 operators, flying primarily on long-haul routes.

China Airlines operates various Airbus aircraft types on its full service network. The airline already operates a fleet of 15 A350-900s on long haul routes to Europe and the US, as well as on selected services to destinations in Asia and the Pacific. In addition, it operates 15 A321neo and 16 A330s on services in the region.

@Airbus #A350 #LongRangeLeader

USA i dag

How Trump is leaning on the Military to fulfill his hopes of mass deportations and an immigration freeze

(Military.com) For transportation, detention, and potentially apprehension of migrants, the Trump administration is looking to the military. Read More

Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role inside the Pentagon

(The Associated Press) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key position inside the Pentagon as a Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser, Hegseth’s office confirmed. Read More

Greenland rejects Trump’s claim over the territory: 'The US won’t get that’

(Al Jazeera) Greenland’s newly elected Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said he will not hand over the territory to the United States in response to IS President Donald Trump’s recent comments about annexing the vast Arctic region. Read More

Trump aims to outlaw most government unions on ‘national security’ grounds

(Defense One) President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order purporting to outlaw collective bargaining across two-thirds of the federal government, citing a little-used provision of federal labor law that invokes national security. Read More

White House asks supreme court to allow deportations under wartime law

(The Guardian) The Trump administration on Friday asked the US supreme court to intervene to allow the government to continue to deport immigrants using the obscure Alien Enemies Act. Read More

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Radar Sweep

Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ and ‘Pissed Off’ at Putin

NBC News

President Donald Trump said he was “very angry” and “pissed off” when Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the credibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s leadership, adding that the comments were “not going in the right location.”

Vance, Citing Threats from Russia and China, Urges Greenland to ‘Cut a Deal’ with the US

POLITICO

Vice President JD Vance on March 28 did not rule out using military action to bring Greenland under U.S. control, but said it wouldn’t be necessary if Greenlanders choose to break from Denmark and “cut a deal” with the United States.

Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation with Japan

The New York Times (Gift Link)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wrapped up his first official visit to Asia on March 30 by offering reassurances to Japan that President Trump wants a stronger military alliance in the region to deter an increasingly assertive China.

DOD Reopens Deferred Resignation Program amid Push to Reduce Civilian Workforce

DefenseScoop

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reopening the deferred resignation program and also offering early retirement to eligible civilian workers as he seeks to “maximize participation.” ... The move comes as department leaders are looking to shed civilian employees and reinvest the savings elsewhere as part of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency efforts.

US, Japan, Philippines Stage Navy Drills in Disputed South China Sea as a Chinese Ship Keeps Watch

The Associated Press

The United States, Japan and the Philippines on March 28 staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance. The Chinese frigate attempted to get closer to the waters, where the warships and aircraft from the three allied countries were undertaking maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal in an unsettling moment, but it was warned by a Philippine frigate by radio and kept away.