US approves Turkey F110 jet engine sale as Trump faces NYT lawsuit over Ankara visit

The US Congress voted to allow the sale of 20 General Electric F110‑GEs engines to Turkey for integration into the KAAN fifth‑generation fighter program. The decision came after a 15‑day review period for NATO allies elapsed without a congressional block, enabling negotiations on delivery schedules, certification and testing to proceed between Turkish authorities, the US government and GE.

During the same period, former President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Ankara triggered a legal clash with the New York Times. The newspaper published a report on Trump’s decision to depart Turkey aboard the aging Air Force One aircraft instead of the newer Qatar‑gifted 747‑8, citing security concerns. The Times faced subpoenas for its reporters, while Trump has filed a defamation suit against the outlet, intensifying a broader dispute over press freedom and presidential travel safety.