Aviation and space news
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August 6, 2026
Latam Airlines Brasil has announced the deployment of its first Embraer E195-E2. By March 2027, up to 14 of the new regional jets are expected to be delivered, across 42 domestic routes…
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American Airlines and Infinium carried out the first commercial flight fueled with synthetic eSAF at a U.S. airport, using an Embraer E175.
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, is bringing its newest and largest aircraft, the R88, to Brazil for the first time. The helicopter will be on display at…
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The Colombian Aerospace Force has chosen the Embraer KC-390 Millennium to modernize its tactical transport and refueling fleet.
The Federal Capital, in the country's geographic center, hundreds of kilometers from the coast, was unreachable until 03JAN2026, with Operation Absolute Resolve, the American raid that…
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By Gabriel Centeno. Photos: João Paulo Moralez. Labace 2026, held from 4 to 6 August at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo, brings together manufacturers, operators, investors and…
The largest edition in COP International's history will bring together more than 20,000 participants, over 80 exhibitors from eight countries, Brazilian and international authorities, demonstrations…
Customs officers arrested a 68-year-old Hungarian citizen at Düsseldorf Airport with about nine kilograms of cocaine in his luggage. The man had arrived on 29 July from Brazil via Lisbon…
Its agenda includes technical activities by Star Vision, including the launch of two new hyperspectral satellites by the company, which will contribute to knowledge exchange between the two…
Latest Generation Vision Jet Approved for Operation in Brazil Featuring Expanded Cabin Capacity, Advanced Flight Deck Enhancements and More Than 30 Refinements Designed to Elevate Personal Aviation™…
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The route to the Uruguayan capital will operate twice a week with Embraer E195-E2 jets
By Ignacio Montes de Oca. For the first time in more than a century, Brazil decided to leave Argentina without an ambassador over a strictly political decision. Just hours later, the United States…
The navies of Brazil, Colombia and Peru are carrying out the 52nd edition of Operation BRACOLPER, the oldest multinational river exercise in the Amazon, which this year involves a deployment of…
The United States launched, on August 3, the 2026 edition of the multinational PANAMAX exercise, one of the largest military cooperation operations in the Western Hemisphere. The training…
The National Government authorized, through Decree 536/2026 published this Wednesday in the Official Gazette, the entry of foreign troops into Argentine territory and the deployment of personnel…
Business aviation grew 33% in the first half of 2026, according to ABAG. The sector projects 1.2 million takeoffs and landings
August brings two eclipses, the first a total solar eclipse – find out if the event will be visible in Brazil. The post Will next week's total solar eclipse be visible in Brazil? appeared…
Brazil's Concert Space and China's Star Vision signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this Wednesday, 5 August, during Rio Innovation Week, to cooperate on the development of…
Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Guilhem Mallet as its new General Director for Latin America. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, Mallet will lead the Group's commercial strategy in…
Brazil’s Aeromot S.A and Volocopter Technologies have signed an exclusive representation agreement to jointly introduce Volocopter’s next generation of electric aircraft into the Brazilian market…
Brazilian aerospace company Aeromot S.A. and German electric aircraft developer Volocopter Technologies GmbH have signed an exclusive agreement to introduce advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions to…
As reported by RAI TG3 Sardegna on social media, Aeroitalia flight XZ2341, which took off yesterday from Rome Fiumicino bound for runway 25 in Cagliari, returned shortly after takeoff for runway…
The Colombian Air and Space Force (FAC) and Brazilian company Embraer formalised the signing of the contract for the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, a decision that…
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A helicopter carrying the US president and an American Eagle regional jet came dangerously close to each other on Tuesday (August 4) at Washington National Airport. Marine One took off after…
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The Embraer C-390 now competes with the C-130J-30 Super Hercules as the aircraft of choice to replace aging C-130H legacy aircraft.
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August 5, 2026
By Paulo Maia. The Brazilian Navy (MB), despite living under continuous budget restrictions imposed over decades by successive governments, is internationally recognised for its high degree of…
The leading Brazilian offshore operator is upgrading 33 of its aircraft with next-generation predictive technology. How the system capable of scanning hidden storms works, and which…
Honda Aircraft Company announced the first delivery of the HondaJet Elite II in Brazil. The delivery follows type validation of the latest HondaJet variant by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation […]
Bamboo Airways' fleet has shrunk from 44 to just three aircraft, and scheduled flights have disappeared from the booking system
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Embraer announced the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) has signed a contract for the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the…
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