Air Data News media bias and reliability
Air Data News is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 24 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Air Data News biased?
Air Data News is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Air Data News left or right?
Air Data News is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Air Data News reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Air Data News. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Air Data News has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Air Data News’s own report linked underneath.
The US military has evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the UK due to a threat from Iran. Two refuelling tankers were diverted to Germany, and security levels were increased at two bases.
Air Data News reported it asUS reportedly evacuates aircraft from British airbase amid Iranian threat (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico for an estimated $1.08 billion. The acquisition aims to bolster bilateral relations and Mexico's counter-narcotics capabilities.
Air Data News reported it asUS approves potential $1.08 billion sale of 11 Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Canada has received its first two F-35 fighter jets from the United States. The aircraft will be used for military personnel training at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. Ottawa has not yet decided on the final number of aircraft to purchase.
Air Data News reported it asCanada receives first F-35 fighters while full 88-aircraft order remains under review (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have announced a 10-year framework agreement for the production of at least 850 F-35 fighter jets. Lockheed Martin will invest at least $7 billion in F-35 related projects. The deal requires congressional approval and funding.
Air Data News reported it asPentagon plans to secure production of at least 850 F-35s over the next decade (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has detailed a harrowing mid-flight assault by his co-pilot aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot allegedly used an emergency axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Air Data News reported it asFlydubai captain describes fight for survival during 737 MAX cockpit attack (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Lockheed Martin has revealed the PAC-3 Edge, a new missile interceptor intended to counter hypersonic and advanced threats. The company plans significant investment in the project, with testing slated for 2027 and deployment by 2031.
Air Data News reported it asLockheed Martin unveils new Patriot interceptor designed to defeat hypersonic missiles (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities reported. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, while US President Donald Trump stated the US was evaluating joining strikes against the group.
Air Data News reported it asHouthi attack kills 12 and shuts down Riyadh airport days after Saudia Airbus was hit (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump stated that strategic bomber warplanes were withdrawn from RAF Fairford due to unspecified threats. The Pentagon confirmed the redeployment of all US bombers from the base to their home stations in the United States.
Air Data News reported it asTrump confirms threat prompted withdrawal of B-1 bombers from UK base (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
A helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday, October 5, 2026. The exact number of people on board and casualties remain unconfirmed, though many are feared dead. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Air Data News reported it asNigerian Air Force ATR 42 crashes with 32 people aboard (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a contract exceeding $20 billion to develop the Navy's next-generation fighter jet, the F/A-XX. This decision follows Boeing's victory over Northrop Grumman in the competition for the program, which aims to replace the Super Hornet fleet.
Air Data News reported it asBoeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter contract (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and had been under investigation. About 85 households were evacuated from their homes.
Air Data News reported it asUK air base hosting B-1B and B-52 bombers was suspected target of terror plot (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Turkish Airlines has finalized a major order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed in New York with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance, comprises 100 firm orders for the 737-8 model and an option for 50 more.
Air Data News reported it asTurkish Airlines finally signs Boeing 737 MAX order after year-long dispute (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Anduril Industries has released images of its FQ-44 Fury drone fitted with air-to-ground munitions, including guided bombs and cruise missiles. The U.S. Air Force plans to field at least 500 Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones by 2032.
Air Data News reported it asUS Air Force names FQ-42 Vengeance and FQ-44 Fury combat drones (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
The US State Department has approved the sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina for an estimated $140 million. The deal aims to bolster Argentina's military capabilities and aligns with US foreign policy goals.
Air Data News reported it asArgentina turns to older UH-60L Black Hawks to renew Army helicopter fleet (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
Air Data News reported it asAn-124 drone attack in Germany was carried out by Russia, Berlin says (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million sale of military helicopters and related equipment to Iraq. The deal aims to enhance Iraq's defence capabilities and is expected to involve Bell Textron as the main contractor.
Air Data News reported it asIraq could acquire Bell 412EPX and 407M helicopters in US$800 million US deal (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
The National Transportation Safety Board reported that air traffic controllers and Marine One pilots met to discuss communication failures a week before a dual takeoff incident involving the presidential helicopter and a passenger jet. The issues remained unresolved.
Air Data News reported it asMarine One radio failure preceded close encounter with Envoy E175 (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Saildrone and Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated launching missiles from an unmanned surface vessel during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise. The system integrated Saildrone's Surveyor vessel with Lockheed Martin's missile launcher and fire-control system, engaging a surrogate target.
Air Data News reported it asUS Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile with range beyond 250 nm (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Airbus has suspended its plan to require white-collar staff to work from the office four days a week. The move follows on-off strikes in Spain since July and protests in France and Britain.
Air Data News reported it asAirbus backs down on four-day office plan after employee protests (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Syria’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of Hamza Abdullah Mohammad, known as Abu Jihad al-Muhajir, a high-ranking ISIS military commander, during a security operation near Manbij in Aleppo governorate on 18 August 2026. The ministry described the operation as part of efforts to dismantle ISIS networks and prevent the group’s resurgence.
Air Data News reported it asIsrael strikes Syrian airbase days after restored Su-22s return to the air (opens Air Data News in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Air Data News. We asked on 12 October 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Air Data News.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- airdatanews.com
- Seen publishing on
- airdatanews.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 24
- Reports listed
- 24
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 11 August 2026
24 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Air Data News has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 24 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Air Data News: its report arrived a median of 25 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 10 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 10 November 2026. Ratings pulled 12 October 2026.
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