News for August 22, 2026
August 22, 2026
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Delta chose the A350 over the Boeing 787 as it had better confidence in Airbus, a strained relationship with Boeing, and more.
On August 21, 2026, Chinese state-owned satellite operator Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST), also operating as Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology, closed a 7 billion yuan ($1.94…
On August 20, 2026, NASA and commercial partner Katalyst Space Technologies confirmed that the LINK servicing spacecraft was unable to perform planned docking maneuvers to raise the altitude of the…
MANCHESTER — Seven flights were forced to divert and at least 17 others were held in holding patterns overnight following a major security breach at Manchester Airport, after an unauthorized…
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BOC Aviation reported net profit after tax (“NPAT”) of US$357 million for the first half of 2026. This represented a growth of 4% in reported profits and was another record, […]
Korean Air launches non-stop service to Melbourne: Korean Air will launch a non-stop service between Seoul Incheon and Melbourne, operating three times a week from December 18 through March 14, […]
Japan’s SkyDrive announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours for the purchase of up to five “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft. The two agreed on a […]
Vaisala has won a 25 million euro contact for airport weather systems and equipment to modernise 14 Indonesian airports. Vaisala signed the original contract in 2024 with the Indonesian Agency for […]
Adelaide Airport, Australia’s fifth busiest airport, is preparing to roll out new self-service technology from Amadeus. Under the terms of a new agreement, the airport will install more than 50 […]
The fitness industry's favorite target of 10,000 daily steps may be a myth—at least for older adults, who appear to gain most of mortality's benefits at a considerably lower threshold. The post A…
ESA's Mars Express probe carried out an impressive virtual 3D flyover of Schiaparelli Crater on Mars, combining topographic data and high-resolution imagery from the HRSC camera. The…
Boeing engine chevrons are an iconic solution to an outdated problem.
On August 20, 2026, the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) issued a statement supporting the White House’s release of the updated National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) on National Space…
Researchers have helped unravel the mystery of why certain pairs of stars pulse with regular, long-period bursts of radio waves. The particular class of objects they observed come in pairs that…
This website is currently under construction. Please see the full NASA Common Research Model website for current information. Experimental Approach The experimental approach to a project involves…
Aerodata recently unveiled the first prototype of the AeroForce X at its manufacturing site in Strausberg. With the AeroForce X, Aerodata is developing an unmanned MALE (Medium Altitude Long…
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All Nippon Airways (ANA) will restore daily flights between Perth and Tokyo Narita during the 2026–27 peak travel period, adding more than 26,000 inbound seats to Western Australia. The post All…
A provisional estimate points to more than 32,000 deaths above expected levels between mid-July and August, while national data already totals 33,000 across eight countries.
Comparing France's exquisite omnirole jet to the leading fighters.
The engineering inside the Blackbird's fire-breathing heart.
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The Brazilian Army is moving into a new stage of modernizing its command, control, and communications capabilities with the upgrade of its Infantry radio vehicles…
This website is currently under construction. Please see the full NASA Common Research Model website for current information. Computational Approach There are numerous variables in a computational…
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the completion of a solar panel installation at its Mesa Service Center in Arizona. The facility also just received U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in…
Delta and other carriers must start pre-departure service earlier so galley items are stowed prior to aircraft movement.
Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAXs will require specific inspections in the years ahead
On August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar, Chocó. The tremor was felt in cities across the country, as well as in…
The FCC's swarm rule names drone light shows as military-grade. The US industry flies Korean and Chinese hardware. Comments close September 2.
City and carrier reset ties after a high stakes lawsuit while flight schedules and seat counts slip by 13.5 percent.
Family traveling on AAdvantage award tickets says they were moved from business class after American Airlines reassigned seats to operating pilots. The post American Airlines Passenger Downgraded…
Saildrone and Lockheed Martin fired two JAGM missiles from a Surveyor USV at RIMPAC 2026, the first missile launch from the company's uncrewed ships.
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