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Thailand

Two US sailors removed from Thai resort town after drunken brawl

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France

Fitness app reportedly reveals location of France aircraft carrier

A French navy member was reportedly shown jogging in circles on a ship in the middle of the sea northwest of Cyprus, according to his public profile on the Strava fitness tracking app.

Iran

Trump says 'massive armada' headed to Iran as carrier group approaches

The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime.

France

France to build new nuclear carrier replacing Charles de Gaulle

France's president confirmed the construction of a 78,000-tonne nuclear carrier capable of carrying 30 jets, with delivery projected for 2038. The PA-NG will cost €10bn and be Europe's largest warship, backed by 800 firms.

Business

FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing aircrafts in deal worth $13 billion

FlyDubai and Emirates have made major investments in Boeing and Airbus to accomodate booming passenger growth at Dubai's International Airport.

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'Fujian': China’s most advanced aircraft carrier enters service

China has officially commissioned the Fujian, the world’s first conventionally powered aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, marking a major leap in naval technology.

USA

US Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz carrier in 30 minutes

US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo on Monday, said the incidents could have been caused by "bad fuel".

Philippines

France and the Philippines stage joint naval drills in South China Sea

The countries' military exercises last week are likely to displease China, which claims ownership over most of the South China Sea.

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Watch: South Korean DM visits US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

In response to the launch, the South Korean government partially suspended the 2018 inter-Korean agreement and restored aerial surveillance in the area near the Military Demarcation Line.

Mobility

Paris Air Show 2023: Highlights from world's largest aviation fair

The Paris Air Show has returned to Le Bourget after a four-year hiatus because of COVID - and demand in the aviation industry is stronger than ever.

Travel News

Italy's new airline ITA takes off, as Alitalia is permanently grounded

The new state-owned carrier, Italia Trasporto Aereo took its first flight this morning as 75 years of Alitalia came to an end.

France

France's next aircraft carrier to be nuclear-powered, Macron confirms

France's current flagship warship is to be retired in 2038. It will be replaced by a bigger, nuclear-powered model, Macron said on Tuesday.

France

Coronavirus: 40 suspected cases aboard French navy ship

The `Ministry of Armed Forces say the sailors have been placed "under reinforced medical observation" after recently displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

USA

Euroviews. Congress' demands for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are sinking the Navy ǀ View

A law mandating 12 "supercarriers" is too big a cost burden, while strategists worry that they are increasingly vulnerable to Russia and China.

Italy

Fragments of Boeing 787 fall near Fiumicino airport after take-off

Engine fragments from a Norwegian Airlines Boeing 787 fell on roofs and cars in the area near Rome Fiumicino airport, causing damage but no casualties.

United Kingdom

Pilot explains why aborted landings are common during windy conditions

Do not panic! Pilot explains why aborted landings or go-arounds are common during windy conditions and are considered a "safe" procedure.

Japan

Japan Airlines issues apology for drunk pilot incident

Japan Airlines has issued an apology after one of its co-pilots was arrested for being over the legal blood alcohol limit for a pilot.