Donald Trump has become so politically toxic in Europe that even his closest ideological allies increasingly view him as a liability.

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I dont think its feasable for GCAP & FCAS to ever merge. They have different requirements and GCAP is well established.

Design contract for next-generation British fighter jet GCAP moves into full trilateral mode with GBP 686m contract for design of next-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy and Japan.

First International contract for GCAP has been signed #GCAP. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/design-contr...

Thanks, we also have to replace our Hawk trainer and Red Arrow fleet soon so likely a similar cast.

Could any existing US designs meet the requirement? Is a new design feasable? Or will it be licence build of a European or Asian design?

Cool, never knew there was an observation deck and hot baths. Might try both next time :)

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Next he'll be telling us the Luxembourg Navy is on its way

U.S. Hotel Industry Starting To Worry About The World Cup U.S. hoteliers were promised a World Cup boost, but lagging bookings less than three months ahead of the tournament are giving the industry the yips.

U.S. hoteliers were promised a World Cup boost, but lagging bookings less than three months ahead of the tournament are giving the industry the yips.

Interesting piece on the effects of airspace closures in middle east from UK National Air Traffic Services #avgeek #NATS

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Sounds like you could do with a change of job so how about you start it back up as your business? 'Kendall's Jet Lounge' ?

Here is my opening statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today.

‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone’

‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks

Bye Bye Miss American Pie: The Canadian Airlines Abandoning the U.S. Canadian airlines are bidding farewell to routes across the border. We explore the extent of this significant shift away from U.S. air travel

Several Canadian airlines are now bidding farewell to routes across the border. We explore the extent and implications of this significant shift away from U.S. air travel.

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#Canada #USA #airtravel #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews

Ha ha, i'll bet

Boeing 757-200 Airshow Display. Royal New Zealand Air Force. YouTube video by thefightercommunity

Do you ever wish you had no passengers and could just take one for a low level spin?

RNZAF occasionally do: m.youtube.com/watch?v=ntS8...

We've got newly pimped up 757 for our programme 🇬🇧🇯🇵🇮🇹 theaviationist.com/wp-content/u...

Ooh I do like a BA A350. Much better ride than the BA 797s in my experience.

Trump’s new Air Force One livery appears on Air Force Two C-32A USAF C-32A 99-0003 debuts the Trump-era presidential paint scheme, with the red, white and navy livery set to appear on Air Force One.

Oh actually its here

Air Force One set for makeover paint job with new colours The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump's preferred palette.

Acording to BBC a C-32 has already been painted in this livery. But i've not seen any evidence of this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Positive steps for Canada 🇨🇦 We look forward to working closer with you for mutual prosperity and security 🇬🇧

Ah I see thanks. I've heard doors to automatic and the cross check bit too. Certainly never heard reference to 'flight attendants' in Europe that I recall. Always refered to as 'cabin crew'.

Ha, yes it was indeed on a BA flight from Rome last week that they simply said 'doors to manual' upon arrival.

Ah thanks Bob.....why couldn't the pilots control that from the cockpit rather than getting cabin crew to do it via the tanoy?

Why are aircrew refering to when they announce 'cabin crew - doors to manual' ? 🤔

Italy's parliament approves 8.8 billion euros for GCAP jet fighter programme Italy's parliament on Thursday backed an almost 9-billion-euro ($10.7 billion) funding plan for a jet-fighter programme with Britain and Japan, a flagship defence project whose expected costs have more than tripled from early estimates.

Italy's parliament approves 8.8 billion euros for GCAP jet fighter programme reut.rs/4crsXk9

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457 British troops lost their lives in Afghanistan.

Trump avoided military service 5 times.

How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed.

America’s Strategic Alliance with Denmark and NATO A statement by 14 former officials in Democratic and Republican Administrations—including four NATO Ambassadors, 3 Assistant Secretaries of State for Europe, and 3 NSC Senior Directors

Joint statement by 4 former officials in Democratic and Republican Administrations—including four NATO Ambassadors, 3 Assistant Secretaries of State for Europe, and 3 NSC Senior Directors.

Excellent opening in particular.