The US State Department has approved the possible foreign military sale (FMS) of the EA-37B Compass Call to Italy for an estimated $680 million. The United States Air Force (USAF) only recently took delivery of its first EA-37B, which is expected to reach operational capability by 2026.
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‘Ghost Airport’? Sri Lanka Proposes Solution For Emirates & Qatar Airways Amid Disruptions
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- April 3, 2026
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As most of our viewers will already know, Gulf carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad, have a business model based on connecting traffic and getting travelers through their hubs rather than mainly serving those cities. Yes, there have been pushes to increase tourism and commerce in cities like Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, but connecting traffic remains the largest part of Gulf airline business models.But unfortunately for these carriers, it continues to be an uncertain situation as their operations have been impacted by the war in the region. Unable to conduct ‘business as usual’, one airport is offering itself as a solution.