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August 22, 2026

The navies of Argentina and Brazil concluded the maritime phase of Exercise Fraterno XXXIX, after completing port activities at the Puerto Belgrano and Mar del Plata naval bases. The…

A tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston shows how NASA and private industry are already working together on the future of human spaceflight.

22-08-2026 Tampa General Hospital (TGH), in partnership with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, announced the launch of the first program of…

Lufthansa will expand, starting September 1, 2026, its Onboard Delights catering program, offering five hot meal options for purchase in Economy…

The skies over Marvão will host, on 6 September, an air show unprecedented in the region. The first edition of the Marvão Airshow will bring together between six aircraft…

The acquisition of Avibras Aeroco's holding company keeps national control of a strategic firm, but its recovery will hinge on capital, contracts, governance and technological continuity…

Etihad apologizes after Taiwan inflight announcement sparks diplomatic row, highlighting challenges for global airlines. The post Etihad Forced to Apologize After Calling Taiwan as China’s Part…

The FCC wants to redefine 'military-grade' drones so broadly it could stop sales of thermal, LiDAR, and dock-equipped models already on the market — including the LiDAR sensor in a 151-gram DJI Neo…

London Luton Airport (LLA) has become the first UK airport to install kits for emergency cases of anaphylaxis along with mandatory training of all staff on how to deal with severe allergic…

Pilots face a vital need to maintain their speed over remote airspace.

The U.S. Air Force secured 10 years of support for the T-56 engines of its C-130 Hercules aircraft, through a contract with StandardAero worth up to US$342.2 million. The agreement includes…
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Korean Air will connect Seoul-Incheon to Melbourne on the Boeing 787-9 from 18 December to 14 March 2027. 3 direct flights a week for the winter season.

Moving away from Earth means exposure to a particularly hostile radiation environment. For future lunar and Mars missions, astronauts will need protection from particles…

The document updates US space transportation guidelines for the first time since 2013, and SpaceX already promises to go further: 10,000 Starship flights a year…

Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow…
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MiG-29 The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-29; NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air…

The photo was taken in South Africa and shows the first of two ex-KLM Cityhopper Embraer 190s in new LAM livery. This aircraft is part of a new plan that has brought new…

The mysteries of Earth's magnetic pole reversal may be revealed by the rings of a 40,000-year-old tree, one of the... The article The secrets of the poles…

The Experimental Aircraft Association has revealed the six individuals who are the 2026 inductees into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame.

Summer 2026 is far from over, and the holidays aren't even finished. And yet we can already say that once again this year the Bombardier CL-415 has done the job, all across…

It is a carefully planned procedure which relies heavily on accurate calculations.

Acclaimed literary critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Adam Kirsch explores humanity's insatiable drive to wonder at unidentified phenomena in the skies.

After passing evaluation trials, a new Ukrainian drone has joined the arsenal of the Defense Forces: the Alexa Spatium, the first jet-powered drone interceptor…
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For years, Special Operations Command [COS] has called for heavy-lift helicopters [HTL], such as the CH-47F Chinook or the CH-53K King Stallion, to develop…

A cabin crew career with easyJet in 2026 offers a solid starting salary, sector-based earning opportunities, inflight sales commission and some excellent staff travel benefits. The post easyJet…

A new study suggests Earth's natural protective limit may be a statistical illusion rather than a real physical phenomenon…
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The Air Force plans to offer virtual enlisted Foundations courses Airmen can take at their convenience as part of a larger effort to modernize enlisted professional military education, or EPME. The…

Saab plans to fly the first A3-001 demonstrator within 18 months, with three prototypes planned as the design evolves. Swedish defense company Saab unveiled on Aug. 21, 2026 a full-scale model of…

On Episode 224 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Rick Jenet are joined by Dr. David Kring to discuss the where, whys, and hows of the Artemis Program's lunar exploration plans.

What to Know Delta flight attendants must now collect every pre-departure beverage, including plastic and paper cups, before pushback starting September 1, under a newly enforced FAA rule. In This…