Aviation and space news
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August 13, 2026
Britain uses the radio spectrum for mobile networks, broadcasting and other telecommunications services. Aviation, defence systems, navigation equipment and weather services rely on it as well. On…
August 12, 2026
Calian Group will help train the British Army for another 15 years under a contract worth about $20 million a year, or $296 million in total, the Ottawa headquareted company announced Tuesday.
Istanbul Airport overtook London-Heathrow and took the lead in July among European airports with the most passenger traffic. Turkey's main airport received 8.15…
In November 2017, Christopher Pyne, then Australian Minister for Defence Industry, had welcomed the British government’s intention to examine the possible purchase of active-array radars…
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As surprising as it may seem, the Royal Air Force [RAF] is unable to air-refuel its three RC-135W Rivet Joint [or Airseeker] electronic intelligence aircraft…
United Airlines has secured financing worth $390 million from British multinational bank Standard Chartered for four Airbus A321neo… The post United Airlines secures financing worth $390 million for…
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A British Airways Airbus A380 bound for London Heathrow turned around after nearly seven hours in the air following a weather radar failure.
What to Know A British Airways passenger is suing the airline after a flight attendant accidentally struck her in the head while restraining an unruly passenger, leaving her with a concussion and…
On November 11, 1918, Germany capitulated to British and French forces. With the Armistice signed, the First World War came to an end, and with it military funding was going to…
Europe’s Rosalind Franklin rover will search Mars for signs of past life. Britain is closely involved: UK teams built the rover, made several of its science instruments and are now working on its…
British farmers are facing climate change, extreme weather, limited resources and rising demand for food. Space data is helping them respond by spotting risks sooner and putting countermeasures in…
Aena announced that almost 34.5 million travelers passed through its Spanish airports last July, and almost 41 million when including those it manages in the United Kingdom and Brazil. 40,901,221…
Launched in 1900 at the «John Brown» shipyard in Clydebank [Scotland], HMS Tiger was a C-class torpedo boat destroyer of only 432 tonnes fully loaded and 67.7 metres long…
UK aerospace companies are taking skills developed for aircraft into space manufacturing, where they are used to build UK satellites and equipment that supports British contributions to Mars…
The airports of the Aena Group (made up of 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London-Luton Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed…
The South Florida operator modernizes its fleet, retiring the older Britten-Norman aircraft to strengthen luxury charter services to the Bahamas. Live from the EAA AirVenture in…
Istanbul Airport overtook London Heathrow in passenger numbers in July. The Turkish hub counted 8.15 million travellers, compared with 7.9 million at Heathrow. While…
Heavy batteries have long limited how far drones can fly and how much they can carry. British engineering startup The Structural Battery Company (The SB Co.) believes the solution is to make the…
Pakistan International Airlines is increasing its London Heathrow capacity at the start of the 2026/27 winter schedule. From 25 October, PIA will fly five times a week instead of three…
The Dubai-based carrier consolidated its operation at London’s third airport and reached two million travelers.
The Dubai-based carrier consolidated its operation at London's third airport and reached the two-million-passenger mark.
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August 11, 2026
Prior to a Porter Airlines flight’s takeoff, a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt; this led to the service’s cancellation on Aug. 6. The flight PD444 from British Columbia to…
UK Military Flying Training System providers detail current activities with 110-strong fleet. With the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) BAE Systems Hawk replacement need placed firmly in the news…
A dealer's chance discovery in a Burmese mine revealed a mineral so elusive that scientists spent decades hunting for specimens that numbered in the single digits. The post In 1952, a British gem…
According to figures released by the Royal Navy, UK patrol vessels stepped up surveillance of Russian Navy warships during July, while the…
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A grass fire broke out at London Heathrow Airport’s (LHR) 27L runway on Aug. 6, 2026, triggering an emergency service’s response and brief flight disruptions. The 27L, one of Heathrow’s two runways…
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has said that the “case for expansion has never been clearer” after Istanbul Airport (IST)… The post Istanbul Airport leaps past London-Heathrow as Europe’s busiest…
The 3.1 million passengers to pass through London Stansted in July made it the busiest month in the airport’s history. The total was up 6.3% on July last year and beat the previous monthly high set…
Emirates (EK) has reached a major milestone at London Stansted Airport (STN), welcoming its two millionth passenger since launching flights from the UK airport in 2018. The post Emirates Marks 2…
Italian rail group Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, known as FS Group, has signed a major order for 19 high-speed trains to enter long-distance service through…
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