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PLUS: Poland considers sending more MiG-29s to Ukraine.

Tuesday 09 July 2024

Aerospace Digest

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Fighter Industry Rebuilding Capacity After Dismal Streak

Steve Trimble

After years of production delays and shortages, fighter OEMs are investing in in new facilities, manufacturing methods and labor to spark new growth. Read more.

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Poland Considers Sending More MiG-29s To Ukraine

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Poland is examining whether it can deliver another squadron of MiG-29 combat aircraft to Ukraine as part of a new defense agreement between the two countries.

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SAFs as a lever for clean flight
When it comes to climate-neutral aviation, there's no getting around sustainable aviation fuels. Fabian Donus from MTU Technology Management explains why on AEROREPORT.

Vietnam Airlines Receives First A320neo In Time For Summer Peak

Chen Chuanren

Leased from an unidentified lessor, the three aircraft will all be delivered to the flag-carrier in 2024.

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