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August 24, 2026
The new 120 m² area at Belo Horizonte's international airport has workstations, internet, power outlets, water and coffee
Israeli carrier intending to use A330s for New York service. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has obtained US FAA clearance to open services to North America, following previous approval from its home…
Amy, a student pilot in Texas, writes: Why is UTC time called Zulu? I’m not wrapping my head around where the “Z” comes from.
It has also conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Hunter-class frigate
Latam Cargo transported eight tigers and seven lions on a dedicated charter flight from Buenos Aires to Denver. The flight, operated with a Boeing 767F, made a technical…
Germany advanced the development of a new air defense concept with the maiden flight of the Cobra 600, a jet-powered drone designed to carry and launch IRIS-T air-to-air missiles…
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Royal Air Maroc Cargo has launched a new direct cargo service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles (LAX), creating the only direct air cargo link between Africa and the U.S. West Coast operated…
Moorpark Campus Will Bring Five Southern California Locations Together And Positions AV For Its Next Era of Growth ARLINGTON, Va. – August 24, 2026 – AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a…
Deutsche Bahn has initiated a complete closure of the heavily used rail line between Düsseldorf main station and Köln-Mülheim. Over a period of two weeks…
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SpaceX will set a new rocket-reuse record early Tuesday morning (Aug. 25), on its 100th Falcon 9 flight of the year. You can watch the action live.
Cut off one head and two grow back — at least for the Hydra of legend. In the TU Berlin aircraft concept of the same name, the drivetrain can be easily swapped out. This…
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As part of an exercise held at the Grafenwöhr Training Area, the US Army used live ammunition while operating its new 8×8 ICVVA1-30mm wheeled armored vehicles, assigned to the 2nd Regiment…
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.
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