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August 17, 2026

Instead of relying solely on a single high-value, easily identifiable sensor, a force can deploy multiple small sensors that make full neutralisation harder for the adversary…

ASL Aviation Holdings is expanding the fleet of its Australian subsidiary ASL Airlines Australia. By the end of 2026, four Boeing 737-800 BCF freighter conversions are to be added. The first is…

Deutsche Lufthansa is negotiating with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing over the specific conditions for taking delivery of the first units of the widebody B777-9. According to the…

The first Boeing 777-300ER destined for Ethiopian Airlines has arrived in Israel for conversion. The 16-year-old jet with serial number 38285 previously flew as SU-GDM for Egypt Air and belongs to…
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The US Navy destroyer USS Benfold suffered a critical failure in its generators while sailing through waters of the South China Sea, an incident that left it without power, forcing…
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Two American Airlines Boeing 737-800s were airborne in the same sector near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)… The post FAA probes two American Airlines 737s flying under same callsign…
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The two types are among the most sought-after airliners on the market.

The Convair F-106 Delta Dart entered military aviation history for its high-speed interception capability, but also for setting a record that remains impressive…
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Kam Air will resume the route between Kabul and Kuwait City on August 24, using Boeing 737-300 aircraft. The frequency is still unclear. While the Afghan airline four…
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A June 2026 traffic index counted nearly eight times as many working satellites as existed at the start of 2019, with Starlink making up 65.97 percent. The post At the start of 2019, fewer than…
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Delta Air Lines (DL) Flight 1921 was preparing to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) on February 5, 2025, when a Japan Airlines (JL) Boeing 787 struck the Delta…
August 16, 2026
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The United States is creating Task Force Falcon Strike (TFFS), a multinational force designed to combine one way attack drones operating in the air, on the sea, and below the surface. US Central…

With the arrival of an A330F in Cali, Avianca Cargo reinforced humanitarian assistance by transporting generators and essential supplies from the United States.

With the arrival of an A330F in Cali, Avianca Cargo reinforced its humanitarian assistance, transporting generators and essential supplies from the United States.
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Last Saturday, August 15, SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets carrying separate missions: Globalstar 2-R Launch 1 and USSF-366…
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NASA will hold MAX POWER on November 7 and 8, a new public exhibition of aeronautical and space innovation at the Kennedy Space Center…

One of the overlooked and innovative engineering aspects of the B-36 Peacemaker was its use of four turbojets to supplement its six piston engines.


The joint operation by GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo marked the first landing of a Boeing 737 freighter at the airport serving the capital of Quindío.
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The joint operation by GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo marked the first landing of a Boeing 737 freighter at the airport serving the capital of Quindío.

On August 14, 2026, Norges Bank Investment Management, manager of Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, disclosed an expanded equity position in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications operator…

On August 15, 2026, SpaceX completed two orbital Falcon 9 launches within 38 minutes from operational pads on opposite coasts of the United States. The high-cadence launch doubleheader deployed the…
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SpaceX launched a classified Space Force mission from Vandenberg, revealing almost nothing about its payload. The post SpaceX just launched a secret payload from California appeared first on…

M1 company's win in the Flight School Next program opens the way for the commercial light helicopter after the final dispute against the Bell 505

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner overran the runway at Munich Airport during takeoff, striking its tail before climbing.

The F/A-XX fighter competition is nearing a major decision as the U.S. Navy prepares to select between Boeing and Northrop... Read More »
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The United States lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war against Iran, equivalent to roughly a quarter of the American fleet of the model. The scale of the losses draws…
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The US Air Force (USAF) reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during its military operations against Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post. The figure represents roughly…

Delta Airlines Narita service is returning after a seven-year absence, with Delta Air Lines preparing to launch daily nonstop flights... Read More »