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Backfire

Russia deploys Tu-22M3s to Syria for the first time

26th May 2021

Three Tupolev Tu-22M3 'Backfire-C' long-range strategic bombers from the Russian Aerospace Forces have been deployed to Latakia-Khmeimim Air Base in Syria for the first time

COVID-19

Establish digital travel processes or risk airport chaos, warns IATA

26th May 2021

The organisation believes a universal platform to manage health credentials should be adopted to streamline processes

Boeing

CH-47F deliveries to Singapore begin

26th May 2021

Delivery of the first Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters to the Republic of Singapore Air Force has recently commenced

COVID-19

Frankfurt Airport prepare for Terminal 2’s June reopening

26th May 2021

The bus service is also expected to restart from next month, alongside the restart of the hub’s parking facilities

Crew base

Frontier opens new crew base at Tampa Airport

26th May 2021

The airline intends to employ around 250 flight attendants, with further plans to expand its aircraft fleet over the next seven years

MRO Services

Subang Airport set to host South East Asia’s first MRO facility

26th May 2021

The new base is part of the hub’s regeneration scheme, aiming to boost its position within the region

Alaska

USAF hypes up F-15EX after exercise debut

26th May 2021

The USAF has lauded the capabilities of its new multi-role fighter, the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II, after the first two examples completed the type’s exercise debut at Northern Edge 21 in Alaska

London Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow celebrates 75th anniversary

26th May 2021

The hub is reflecting on its history by displaying memorabilia from passengers, employees and the public to mark the occasion

Attrition Report

Nigerian Army chief killed in King Air 350i crash

26th May 2021

A Nigerian Air Force-operated Beechcraft King Air 350i crashed near Kaduna International Airport on the evening of May 21, killing all 11 onboard – including the newly appointed chief of the Nigerian Army

BAE Systems

Tempest fighter to offer UK economic windfall

25th May 2021

A newly released report by PricewaterhouseCoopers has stated the UK’s Tempest programme, intended to deliver a sixth-generation fighter fully in to service from 2040, will provide a significant boost to the national economy over the next 30 years