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August 19, 2026
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A British couple traveling to the Greek island of Sifnos on their honeymoon were killed when their chartered… The post British newlyweds killed in Bell 206 crash on Greek island of Sifnos appeared…
What to Know Eurowings will introduce proper First Class recliner seats on short-haul flights to London, Mallorca, and Málaga starting December 1, following a successful market test on its Berlin to…
Virgin Atlantic (VS) has challenged the UK Government’s economic case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport (LHR), warning that rising expansion costs could make the airport too expensive for…
On Aug. 19, 1646, John Flamsteed was born in Derbyshire, England. Though he left school early due to illness and family obligations, he studied astronomy independently and eventually attended…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The emergence of claims that Rolls-Royce has already developed two modules for the proposed high-thrust engine for... The post Rolls-Royce AMCA…
Last July we took part in London in the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference organized by The Air and Space Power Association, where…
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Turkish Airlines wants to add London City, but none of its current aircraft offers an obvious solution for the route.
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Menzies Aviation has launched a proof-of-concept trial of AI-powered cargo measurement and build-up technology for its cargo operations at London Heathrow Airport. The trial is being carried out in…
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The company specializes in virtual reality software and real-time 3D visualization for enterprise applications. Its clients include companies in sectors such as aerospace…
Sustainability is becoming one of the main pillars of transformation in the airport industry. In recent months, airports in Australia, Singapore, Turkey, the United Kingdom…
Aviación Digital, Sp.- The race to decarbonize aviation gained a significant milestone on August 14, 2026, when Rolls-Royce and Indian tech company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced…
Britain's rail regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), has approved a framework agreement allowing rail operator Virgin Trains to run international passenger trains…
Under the Defence Investment Plan, published on June 30, the UK Government will allocate an investment of £360 million to replace the…
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has underway the acquisition of CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters in a long-range version resembling the…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Rolls-Royce claim they have achieved a “major milestone” in a hydrogen propulsion programme. First announced by Rolls-Royce and easyJet in 2022, TCS joined the…
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August 18, 2026
A Greece helicopter crash on the island of Sifnos has killed British newlyweds Marie Ebert and Alexander Cromie, along with... Read More »
TCS and Rolls-Royce successfully operated a modern aero gas turbine on 100 percent hydrogen across a fully simulated flight cycle, including take-off, cruise and landing, marking a major milestone…
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Menzies Aviation is testing CIND’s AI and computer vision solutions at London Heathrow Airport to assess how automated cargo measurement, real-time visibility and build-up checks can improve cargo…
The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026, held from July, 20th-24th 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in the United Kingdom, once again reinforced its position…
LONDON — A British Airways flight from Las Vegas declared an in-flight emergency on Tuesday afternoon as it began its final approach into London Heathrow Airport. British Airways Flight BA274…
During the total solar eclipse of Aug. 18, 1868, two astronomers, Pierre Jules César Janssen of France and J. Norman Lockyer of England, each independently discovered a new line in the Sun’s…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The proposed Reliance Industries–Rolls-Royce partnership to develop an indigenous combat aircraft engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat... The…
Menzies Aviation has launched a proof-of-concept trial of AI-powered cargo measurement and build-up technology at its cargo operations at London’s Heathrow Airport, in partnership with computer…
On Saturday, Aug. 15, a water main beneath a key road leading to London Heathrow Airport’s (LHR) primary terminal burst, flooding the central terminal area and causing hours of delay and disruption…
Menzies Aviation has launched a proof-of-concept trial of AI-powered cargo measurement and build-up technology at its cargo operations at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), in partnership with…
More reliable broadband on remote Scottish railways and affordable sensors which help farmers grow more food.
Indian passenger alleges discrimination on Emirates Business Class flight as viral post sparks debate and airline response. The post Emirates A380 Business Class Passenger Alleges Racial…
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Japan Airlines (JAL) is significantly expanding its offering to Europe in the 2026/27 winter schedule. On the routes to London and Paris, JAL will deploy the Airbus A350-1000 more frequently…
SWISS will replace two A220-300s with A320neos at Geneva for the summer 2027 season, adding 24% more seats on the London Heathrow route as it seeks to improve unit profitability at its Cointrin base.
SWISS will replace two A220-300s with A320neos in Geneva for summer 2027, adding 24% more seats on the London-Heathrow route and seeking to improve unit profitability at its base in…
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