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August 24, 2026
The Swiss company Zurich Airport Ltd. announced this Monday, August 24, that it will sell its indirect minority stake in the company that operates the International Airport of…
A United Airlines trans-Atlantic flight bound for New York made an emergency diversion to London Heathrow on Monday after encountering a technical issue mid-flight. LONDON — United Airlines Flight…
Service could start as soon as October.
“İ-ZAHA [is] designed to take the crew out of the first wave which is the highest-risk phase of any amphibious assault and to operate as part of a manned-unmanned team (MUM-T) with the Marine…
The Solar System had nine planets – until Pluto was reclassified, on August 24, 2006, in a controversial decision. The post Pluto guide: 20 years after…
NASA announced Aug. 19 that the Katalyst Space LINK spacecraft built to boost the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory will still rendezvous with the telescope but won’t raise its orbit, after an…
In a surprise move, the US Navy revealed it is testing a new long-range air-to-air missile to arm its F-35 Lightning II, F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters, and the future F/A-XX from…
A Hungarian Air Force Gripen jet crashed in Poland during a training exercise. The pilot ejected safely and no injuries were reported.
Air France Boeing 777 returns to JFK after a possible bird strike and cockpit burning smell, with pilots declaring PAN-PAN. The post Air France 777 Pilots Makes U-Turn to New York JFK appeared first…
Brussels Airport has begun a practical trial of an autonomous electric tug for cargo transport. The vehicle is meant to move trailers between warehouses and the apron. According to…
Manufacturer says its SJ30-2 flew from Jacksonville to San Diego at an average speed of 505.3 mph.
National Airlines takes delivery of its fourth Boeing 777-200 freighter, completing its 2024 Farnborough order and expanding cargo capacity.
As part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in eastern Colombia, Wingo has increased its capacity…
This week, on Astrobitácora 8x01, we talk about the Nancy Grace Roman telescope, which could launch in just a few days, barring setbacks. On YouTube, we also discuss the cancellation of…
A security breach at Manchester Airport forced more than 20 flights to divert or hold, with at least one TUI aircraft declaring a fuel emergency.
The post Kitz-Air acquire three H225s from Milestone appeared first on RotorHub International .
Company expects unofficial record to be certified soon.
The US Government has cleared a potential $364m FMS of air-to-air precision guidance kits and related equipment to Italy.
The Italian Air Force is mulling the purchase of U.S. technology that turns cheap unguided missiles into precision weapons.
Founded in the wake of the German Aerospace Center [Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, or DLR] and notably known for its aircraft project…
It has taken shape, and the photo speaks for itself: Aircalin's first Airbus A350-900, photographed by Eurospot in Toulouse at the European manufacturer's facilities. Another positive milestone…
South Korea's commercial aviation industry begins a historic restructuring. The boards of Jin Air, Air…
Outside the exhibition hangers at Sun ‘n Fun, Viking Aircraft Engines had its usual location and as I walked up, I was greeted by, well, a pair of Vikings, and that wasn’t even the most unusual…
There are reports that Buffalo Niagara International Airport has run out of Jet-A. Those reports are untrue, as the airport
More than 35 pilots from eight countries are competing at Mason City Municipal Airport.
On August 24, 2026, aerospace software developer Sedaro and defense technology firm Shield AI announced the completion of initial on-orbit flight tests pairing Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy with…
Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become key factors in shaping vacation trips. According to a recent study by travel and experience provider TUI…
Boeing faces potential walkout by thousands of professional and technical workers as SPEEA contract negotiations near a decisive moment.
Aviation advisory and brokerage firm Mente Group, has promoted Rich Ropp as senior managing director, based in St. Louis. A well-known aviation industry executive, Ropp strengthens the firm’s…
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington reached a historic milestone by recovering its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft, a feat that highlights the intensity of…
