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U.S. Warthogs fight terrorism at Bagram

Bagram, Afghanistan - A-10 aircraft are ideal for this kind of operation

At least four of A-10 Thunderbolt II jets could be seen at Bagram air base, in Afghanistan. This plane is specially designed to provide air support of ground forces. it can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles and is equipped with a 30-mm gun mounted at the front of the aircraft which can fire 3,900 rounds a minute. The aircraft is known as "Warthog" for its ugliness,...

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AirportsAci Europe: calls to suspend the EU-Qatar Aviation Agreement raise serious concerns

For Europe’s airports, communities and economy

Importantly, there is no tangible evidence that the EU Qatar agreement has resulted in Qatar Airways gaining a dominant or unfair market position at the expense of European airlines. In fact, Qatar Airways has not expanded significantly in the European market in recent years –as evidenced by the fact that the airline’s seat capacity deployed in Europe in the current IATA Winter season (October 2025–March 2026) remains -10% below its pre-pandemic (2019) level more