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Elton John defends Harry and Meghan’s use of private jets
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Pop star Sir Elton John is friends with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Sir Elton John has defended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s use of private jets – and said he paid to carbon offset their trip to his French home. The singer said he provided Prince …
New technology requirement may ground more than 1 in 10 private jets in 2020
The tycoons of the world could see their private jets grounded beginning next year due to costly new technology and concerns over refinancing. From 2020, private aircraft must be fitted with ADS-B Out surveillance technology, which, depending on the plane, could cost up to $200,000. Aviation finance specialist Shearwater Aero Capital has also warned that …
Two Eurofighter jets crash after mid-air collision in Germany | World News
Two Eurofighter warplanes have collided in mid-air and crashed in Germany – with both pilots managing to use their ejector seats. The German air force confirmed its jets crashed near the Laage military base in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. “Together with a third Eurofighter they were flying an Air Combat Mission,” the German force …
China in new spy row after ‘making technology for £100m top-secret fighter jets flown by UK & US’ – The Sun
A CHINESE-owned company is making parts for the top secret F-35 fighters flown by the UK and the US, it has emerged. Printed circuit board maker Exception PCB makes parts that “control many of the F-35’s core capabilities” according to publicity material produced by the Ministry of Defence. 6 An RAF F-35 flying over the …