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August 24, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Six “infiltrators” were prevented from entering India through Assam’s South Salmara district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma... The post 6…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Chandigarh police on Sunday recovered a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and apprehended three individuals in connection... The post…
The Swedish Air Force marked its centenary with one of the country's largest aviation events. The Jubileum Air Show, held on 22 and 23 August at Malmen air base, in…
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The charter and FIFO carrier requested a trading halt on Monday morning, to last until Wednesday or until an announcement is made about capital raising, following reports in The Australian Financial…
Saab unveiled the A3-001 in Sweden, a full-scale concept for a new unmanned combat aircraft developed to operate alongside crewed fighters, including the Gripen E. The project…
There are rules of thumb to avoid tempting fate during manoeuvring at low altitude
Airport decarbonisation is accelerating, with 663 airports across 94 countries now participating in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, covering 56.5 percent of global passenger traffic…
Global air cargo traffic contracted for another week, with chargeable weight retreating week on week (WoW) across most origin regions, which left overall pricing unchanged from the previous week, as…
Ramco Systems announced that Pem-Air has selected Ramco Aviation Software as the technological foundation for its engine MRO operations. Pem-Air has been rapidly growing, adding support for larger…
Asia-Pacific is becoming ECS Group’s main growth driver as manufacturing expands across Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and other Southeast Asian markets, creating new trade lanes and more distributed…
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The US Government authorized the possible sale of new weaponry for South Korea's Air Force aimed at strengthening the air-to-air combat capabilities of its Air Force. Th…
With 2 million seconds of Chandra data plus James Webb, Hubble, and Spitzer observations, astronomers trace the drains through which the power of superstar cluster R136 escapes —and…
Charter brokers are becoming critical to supply chain continuity, providing flexible, tailored capacity for specialised sectors and cargo when scheduled services cannot meet requirements. Charter…
AerFin is expanding its support for operators across North and Latin America with significant Boeing 777 inventory available through its Miami hub. AerFin’s Miami facility provides customers across…
Cathay Pacific’s planned three-times-weekly Airbus A330-300 service between Hong Kong and Almaty from Q1 2027 will create a direct link between a major global cargo hub and Central Asia, reducing…
AOG delays often originate before uplift, with fragmented data, unclear cargo readiness, incomplete documentation and misaligned handling creating more risk than aircraft availability itself. The…
Delta Cargo is making Asia-Pacific a long-term growth priority, combining expanded passenger connectivity, A350 fleet renewal and third-party partnerships to increase belly capacity and network…
Chapman Freeborn is moving beyond traditional ad hoc charter brokerage towards a broader capacity-management model spanning ACMI, onboard courier and Next Flight Out services, with specialised…
Chapman Freeborn Greater China (CF Greater China) has been appointed as Magma Aviation’s General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) across Greater China. Since the launch of Magma Aviation’s scheduled…
More than US$18 billion is being invested in African airport infrastructure as governments seek to strengthen regional connectivity, support AfCFTA trade and establish major aviation hubs across…
Henk Venema has spent the last ten years with DHL. Now serving as Executive Vice President Global Air Freight DHL Global Forwarding, he brings more than two decades of experience in logistics and…
From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of August 16.
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August 23, 2026
Tajikistan’s overall freight sector grew strongly in 2025, led by road transport, which accounts for 95.2 percent of national cargo, while airfreight volumes declined despite broader growth across…
Qatar Airways, was the world’s first airline to equip its fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi. As a result, the airline has become the major global airline to operate this ultra-fast Wi-Fi on the Boeing 787-9…
Etihad Cargo is developing its network around both passenger and cargo demand, using belly capacity, freighters and strategic partnerships to respond to changing trade flows and shipper…
Less than a year after launching a collaborative programme with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), GKN Aerospace unveiled its UAV demonstrator, marking the first public presentation…
The origin of capital and shareholder control are relevant factors. They influence investment, intellectual property and strategic decisions. However, the size of a company…
Aviation Expo's inaugural show brought avgeeks to Seattle for four days of collectibles, behind-the-scenes tours at Boeing and Alaska Airlines, and a rooftop plane spotting party overlooking…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the acquisition and deployment of two next-generation communications satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B, according […] The post Nigeria…
