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August 17, 2026
The European Commission and the industry consortium SpaceRISE (including SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat) have concluded negotiations and signed an implementation agreement for … more...
A Lufthansa subsidiary will receive its first Airbus A220-300 in November, as part of an order for forty aircraft.
The US Air Force is seeking Chinese-made DJI drones for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) training at Frances E. Warren Air Force Base. Specifically, the Air The post US Air Force wants DJI…
Lufthansa is adjusting the deployment of its Airbus A380 in early 2027, shifting capacity from the US to Asia. Between 16 January and 26 February, the airline will fly twice daily with the…
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The Airbus A330-200 FAB 2902 has been grounded since last year. The conversion of the two aircraft to the MRTT standard, promised four years ago, has still not taken place
The carrier had planned a daily A380 service to this destination, but two daily flights will now exist. Find out more here!
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces has said that US President Donald Trump’s decision to return to steam… The post France says Trump’s EMALS reversal poses no risk to future aircraft carrier…
In the past, Russia was, alongside France, one of the main suppliers of military equipment to the Cypriot National Guard, which fields, among other things, T-80 tanks…
Byline: Infoespacial Baker McKenzie lawyers, new interlocutors with Airbus unionsIn parallel, the group has hired the law firm Baker McKenzie to have a team of lawyers lead…
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Air France is deploying its new La Première cabin on the Boeing 777-300ER between Paris-CDG and San Francisco.
Etihad Airways is making further changes to its European network for the 2026/27 winter schedule. The Gulf carrier is expanding some routes, reducing others and deploying its new Airbus…
easyJet has cancelled around 100 flights from French airports over the weekend as cabin crew launch industrial action over frequent and last-minute changes to their working schedules. Unions…
Future D-ACAA is now in final assembly at Mirabel, with delivery scheduled for November and commercial service expected in 2027
Byline: Infodefensa Baker McKenzie takes over talks with Airbus unionsAt the same time, the group has hired the law firm Baker McKenzie to have a team of lawyers personally lead…
The post Airbus signs USD115m deal with US Army for up to 12 more UH-72Bs appeared first on RotorHub International .
British Airways (BA) was involved in an incident at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) before flight BA585 was due to depart for London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The flight was operated by an Airbus…
Delta will open the first direct route between Austin (Texas) and Paris-CDG on 27 March 2027, using an Airbus A330-900neo.
SkyDrive Inc has announced that Stéphane Ginoux has joined SkyDrive as an advisor, effective August 1, 2026. In his previous role, Ginoux was concurrently the President of Airbus Japan and the Head…
airBaltic is scaling back its fleet ambitions, targeting around 36 Airbus A220-300s by the end of 2026 and approximately 40 by 2031, with Riga remaining its primary hub and other bases focused on…
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Silk Way West Airlines has doubled its Airbus A350F commitment to four aircraft, adding two firm orders to the two aircraft agreed in 2022 as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The A350F…
On May 6, 2026, AirAsia Group placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300s — the largest single order in
SkyDrive has appointed Stéphane Ginoux, former President of Airbus Japan and Head of Airbus operations in North Asia, as an The post Former Airbus Japan President Stéphane Ginoux Joins SkyDrive as…
At Milan-Malpensa Airport, a baggage container caught fire on Sunday afternoon, shortly before it was due to be loaded onto a British Airways Airbus A321neo. The jet, with the…
French Air and Space Force Rafale C and B jets logged more than 540 flight hours and 39 Alpha Scramble missions during their most recent deployment in the Baltic. The French contingents…
Air France is now offering the brand-new La Première cabin on flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Francisco International Airport. This extraordinary new product…
Virgin Atlantic will take delivery of another Airbus A330 Neo in early September. The newest fleet member is named Champagne Supernova and carries the British registration G-VMAN, a nod to…
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The two types are among the most sought-after airliners on the market.
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August 16, 2026
France has equipped its Gendarmerie, a force equivalent in Spain to the Guardia Civil or in Italy to the Carabinieri, with resources as significant as high-capacity 4x4 armored vehicles. Its…
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has opened an investigation into an incident on August 4 aboard an Air India Airbus A320…
American Airlines launches its shortest Airbus A321XLR flight between Philadelphia and Boston with premium cabins and new service. The post American Airlines Adds Shortest Airbus A321XLR Flight…
