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August 21, 2026
SpaceX launched yet another Starlink mission today (Aug. 21), sending 29 more of the broadband satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast.
Thai Airways Boeing 777 flight TG921 to Bangkok declared an emergency and just returned to Frankfurt
FRANKFURT — A Thai Airways long-haul flight bound for Bangkok was forced to declare an emergency and make an unscheduled return to Frankfurt Airport on Friday afternoon following a mechanical issue…
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Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines will be able to keep their joint cooperation agreement for the Mexico-United States market after a US federal appeals court overturned…
News US-Iran talks collapse as UAE suspends trade with Tehran U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday no talks with Iran... The post Headlines — August 21 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review .
Footage from a police officer's body camera revealed the dramatic moments experienced by the pilot of a US Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet after the fighter crashed into a…
Lockheed Martin has developed a layered counter-drone architecture to address the emerging threat posed by cheap swarming UAVs. In August 2026 the company unveiled a system “designed to detect…
The Israeli Air Force continues to modernize its air refueling capability with the arrival of a second Boeing KC-46A, locally designated “Gideon.” The…
Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as Powerus (“Powerus”), today announced that it has executed a
Airbus has taken a new important step in developing the A350F, its new large freighter designed to compete with Boeing's models in the air cargo transport market…
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The US State Department has approved the possible sale of up to four Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aircraft to Qatar. The package, notified to Congress on 20 August, has a maximum value of 4.5…
A U.S. appeals court struck down the order from the U.S. Department of Transportation…
For the first time, Starship lands on the sea without exploding — everything about the rescue operation and what it means for SpaceX…
Partnership Introduces Advanced Long-Range Uncrewed Helicopter Systems for Enhanced Aerial Intelligence San Francisco, Zurich and
New Springfield facility will support long-endurance UAS training, testing and flight operations as Ondas expands its U.S. defense business Ondas Inc. has opened a new unmanned aircraft training…
NASA program will connect schools, employers and training programs over the next three years.
Recent executive orders, FCC action and a White House industry meeting point to growing scrutiny of what goes into U.S.-made drones. The White House brought drone manufacturers, component suppliers…
The US airline aims to connect Orlando with Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Cartagena.
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III had to abort a mission to Antarctica and return to New Zealand after receiving an alert about Russian activity…
Agency awards $615 million to airports in 42 U.S. states and two territories.
The airlines will keep their agreement after a ruling that blocks intervention by the Department of Transportation.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced it has completed a critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II upgrade, paving the way for integration and…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. SpaceX founder Elon Musk has backed Starlink’s satellite internet service for expanding connectivity in underserved parts of... The post Starlink…
The United States decided to disband the special attack drone battalion it formed in Europe in early 2026 to apply lessons from the war in Ukraine. An Army representative…
The United States has approved the possible sale of up to four Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft to Qatar in a package worth $4.5 billion. The deal was…
NASA has selected four companies to provide payload processing facilities under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract (SPOC). The…
A US appeals court overturned the government decision that would have ended a nearly decade-old alliance allowing the airlines to coordinate schedules, fares and capacity
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Taiwan's effort to develop its own satellite launcher hit a setback this week.
Palm Beach County’s airport has made a rare change, replacing its PBI identifier with DJT across global booking, baggage, and navigation systems after being renamed for U.S. President Donald Trump…
L3Harris Technologies (United States) confirmed that the Peruvian Air Force's F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft will be equipped with the Viper Shield Electronic Warfare (EW) System. The information…
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The US government approved the acquisition of the aerial refuelling aircraft, already exported to Japan and Israel
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