Aviation and space news
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August 17, 2026
Avianca Cargo transported 60 tonnes of humanitarian aid from Miami to Cali, including nine tonnes coordinated by the Colombian government and 51 tonnes donated by Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)…
The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on the morning of August 10 shook much more than the ground's surface — it starkly exposed the vulnerability of…
Avianca extends protection for passengers affected by the earthquakes in Colombia. Amid the situation affecting different regions of the country after the earthquakes recorded in Colombia, Avianca…
With extensive technical, operational and strategic knowledge of the sector, Arnaud Penent D'Izarn B. took over as Director General of Colombia's Civil Aeronautics Authority (Aerocivil)…
Avianca Cargo transported an additional 60 tons of humanitarian aid from Miami to Cali, Colombia, on August 14,… The post Avianca Cargo delivers 60 more tons of aid to earthquake-hit Colombia…
August 16, 2026
Following the earthquake that affected several cities in Colombia, the Colombian Air and Space Force (FAC) reacted immediately and deployed its operational capabilities to support the response…
August 15, 2026
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During July and August 2026, Colombia's Aerospace Force (FAC) carried out one of the most significant air modernization processes of recent decades, with the…
Wingo has once again extended its flexibility measures for passengers affected by the consequences of the earthquake recorded on 10 August in Colombia. The special conditions now cover…
LATAM Airlines Colombia will increase its operations between Bogotá, Armenia and Cali during the holiday weekend, as an alternative to the extended closure of Matecaña International Airport in…
August 14, 2026
Colombia is moving forward with a project to modernize its light transport fleet through the possible acquisition of two L-410 NG aircraft, built by the Czech company Aircraft Industries. The new…
As the Argentine government awaits formal confirmation from Bogotá to activate its assistance operation after the magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10…
Argentina's Armed Forces are readying a contingent to deploy to Colombia as part of a humanitarian assistance operation following the recent earthquake, which has left a toll of…
Passengers affected by the 10 August earthquake will be able to change their flight dates up to 30 days after rebooking, or request a full refund.
Passengers affected by the August 10 earthquake can change their flight date up to 30 days after the originally scheduled travel date or request a full refund.
Using the Bambi Bucket system, a Colombian Aerospace Force UH-60 helicopter dropped water and retardant over wildfires.
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Using the Bambi Bucket system, a Colombian Aerospace Force UH-60 helicopter dropped water and fire retardant over the wildfires.
In response to the emergency caused by the earthquake in Colombia, the Colombian Aerospace Force deployed its capabilities to help provide timely care to the population…
Colombian airline SATENA strengthens its operational capacity with the arrival of two aircraft aimed at serving routes with varying demand and infrastructure.
Colombia's SATENA strengthens its operational capacity with the arrival of two aircraft designed to serve corridors with varying demand and infrastructure.
Colombia's Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics (Aerocivil) received an official visit from Alessandro Cannizzaro, representative…
The Chilean Air Force (FACh) deployed one of its C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to Colombia to carry more than 9 tons of humanitarian aid for the population affected by…
Avianca extended protective measures for passengers affected by the consequences of the earthquake in Colombia. The new conditions cover domestic and international flights to or from…
Under the renewable bilateral agreement, Colombia and EASA are advancing the modernization of the country's airspace and the regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft.
Under the renewable bilateral agreement, Colombia and EASA are advancing airspace modernization and regulations for unmanned aircraft.
Colombia wants to review its contract to buy 17 Gripen fighter jets to secure better terms with Saab
The new government of Abelardo de la Espriella is considering reviewing the contract signed by Colombia with Sweden for the acquisition of 17 Gripen E/F fighter jets, one of the…
A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Chilean Air Force (FACh) took off this Thursday, 13 August, from Pudahuel Air Base with a cargo of nearly 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid destined for…
A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules combat support aircraft of the Chilean Air Force (FACh) took off on Thursday 13 August from Pudahuel Air Base with a cargo of humanitarian aid…
The US Government announced that Colombia authorised joint military operations between the armed forces of both countries on Colombian territory, a decision that…
Clic extended protective measures for passengers affected by the consequences of this week’s earthquake in Colombia. The airline will allow rebooking with no penalty or fare difference…
The system’s technical datasheet states it can jam signals transmitted across multiple bands used for control links and video transmission, as well as GPS navigation signals…
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