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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 813, Byzantine emperor Michael I, under threat by conspiracies, abdicates in favor of his general Leo the Armenian, and becomes a monk (under the name Athanasius). In 1911, Erna Flegel, German nurse who was still present in the Führerbunker when it was captured by Soviet troops (died 2006) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1953, Leon Spinks, American boxer (died 2021) was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hungarian fighter jets scrambled after Cathay plane triggers Nato alert
A London-bound Cathay Pacific Airways flight failed to establish contact over Romanian airspace at one stage on Saturday, prompting Hungarian fighter jets to respond to a Nato alert and intercept the flight. Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that the incident was under investigation. It added that the safety of the aircraft or people on board was not compromised at any point. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation activated a “quick reaction alert” after the Airbus A350-1000 temporarily failed to...
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Cathay Pacific probes flight intercepted by Hungarian jets after Nato alert
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways is investigating an incident involving a London-bound plane that was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets when it briefly lost contact over Romanian airspace and triggered a Nato alert on Saturday. The city’s flag carrier also said on Wednesday that the safety of the aircraft or people on board was not compromised at any point. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation activated a “quick reaction alert” after the Airbus A350-1000 temporarily failed to establish...
DailyNewsHungary
· Jun 23, 2026
Hungarian Armed Forces receive two more Gripen aircraft – photos
The Hungarian Air Force held an official reception ceremony welcoming the addition of two new Gripen fighter jets at the Kecskemet base of the Hungarian Armed Forces on Tuesday. The Swedish-made aircraft arrived in Hungary on June 18, bringing the total number of Gripen fighters in the Hungarian Armed Forces to eighteen, MTI wrote. With [] Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/armed-forces-receive-two-more-gripen-aircraft/
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 30, 2026
Drama over the Mediterranean: IAF fighters dispatched to escort passenger plane
An airliner en route from Warsaw to Israel triggered an emergency code, prompting the Israeli Air Force to scramble fighter jets.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
UK fighter jets escort Russian aircraft away from carrier strike group: ‘Unsafe and unprofessional’
U.K. fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian aircraft away from a carrier strike group after it repeatedly flew close. On Monday, a Russian Tu-142 “Bear-F” maritime patrol craft, derived from the famous Tu-95 bomber, made repeated close passes at the strike group. During these passes, it dropped several sonobuoys, a listening device used to []
Hungarian Conservative
· Jun 24, 2026
Hungarian Air Force Welcomes Two New Gripen Fighters at Kecskemét Air Base
Hungary has officially welcomed two new Saab Gripen fighter aircraft into service, expanding its fleet to 18 aircraft while marking two decades of Swedish–Hungarian defence cooperation. Officials said the new jets will strengthen both Hungary’s air defence capabilities and NATO’s eastern flank. The post Hungarian Air Force Welcomes Two New Gripen Fighters at Kecskemét Air Base appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
Hungary Today
· Jun 24, 2026
Two New Gripen Jets Bolster the Air Force
The Hungarian Air Force’s two new Gripen fighter jets were officially handed over on Tuesday morning at the Hungarian Defense Forces’ “vitéz Szentgyörgyi Dezső” 101st Air Wing base in Kecskemét. The Swedish-made aircraft arrived in Hungary on June 18, bringing the total number of Gripen jets in the Hungarian Defense Forces to eighteen. With the [] The post Two New Gripen Jets Bolster the Air Force appeared first on Hungary Today.
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Related coverage for "Hungarian fighter jets scrambled after Cathay plane triggers Nato alert": South China Morning Post — Cathay Pacific probes flight intercepted by Hungarian jets after Nato alert. DailyNewsHungary — Hungarian Armed Forces receive two more Gripen aircraft – photos. Arutz Sheva — Drama over the Mediterranean: IAF fighters dispatched to escort passenger plane. Washington Examiner — UK fighter jets escort Russian aircraft away from carrier strike group: ‘Unsafe and unprofessional’. Hungarian Conservative — Hungarian Air Force Welcomes Two New Gripen Fighters at Kecskemét Air Base. Hungary Today — Two New Gripen Jets Bolster the Air Force