Lufthansa Technik has carried out the first scheduled maintenance checks on the German Navy’s new Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The milestone marks the company’s first work on potentially armed aircraft.

German Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft undergo first maintenance checks by Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg facility

  The maintenance activity was highlighted during a ceremony in Hamburg attended by local and military officials. The event underscored the growing role of German industry in supporting national defence capabilities. Peter Tschentscher said: “Hamburg is a strong aviation hub and can contribute the expertise of its companies to the military sector as well.” He

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The U.S. Air Force will extend the service life of the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft until at least 2030, reversing earlier plans to retire the platform. The decision comes amid ongoing combat operations in the Middle East, where the aircraft continues to play an active role.

U.S. Air Force delays A-10 Thunderbolt II retirement to 2030 as aircraft remains active in Middle East combat operations

  Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the move on social media, noting it was made in consultation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement signals a pause in the service’s long-standing effort to phase out the close air support aircraft. Troy Meink said: “This preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base works to

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