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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the production limit for Boeing 737 Max jets, allowing the manufacturer to produce up to 42 planes per month, up from the previous limit of 38. This decision comes after the FAA conducted extensive reviews of Boeing's production lines to ensure
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The Department of Homeland Security is planning to acquire a new Gulfstream V aircraft, an agency official confirmed, amidst controversy over President Trump's own aircraft woes. The $50 million funding for the new jet will reportedly come from the Coast Guard's budget, with Rep. Lauren Underwood
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Qatar Airways has inked an agreement with Boeing to purchase 210 aircraft, including the 777X and 787 planes, equipped with GE Aerospace engines, in a deal worth $96bn. The move coincides with US President Donald Trump's visit to Qatar as part of his Gulf tour. The White House
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has indefinitely blocked all political nominations to the Department of Justice (DOJ) until the Trump administration responds to concerns regarding the acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar. This move comes after Senate floor remarks by Schumer, citing a "deeply troubled"
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The potential acceptance of a luxury jet gifted by Qatar to President Donald Trump has sparked concerns about the security of the aircraft and the ethics of accepting a gift with an estimated value of $250 million. Current and former officials told CNN that converting the jet into a replacement
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President Donald Trump has announced his intention to accept a free replacement Air Force One from Qatar, sparking widespread criticism and raising concerns about security, ethics, and potential conflicts of interest. Trump sees the offer as an opportunity to upgrade the current aging Air Force One fleet, which has been
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Viasat Inc. has announced an expansion of its work with Airbus Defence and Space to provide secure, flexible broadband Ku- and Ka-band airborne technology for the Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD). The integrated Viasat GAT-5530 terminal will deliver secure, reliable satellite
