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August 21, 2026
Eight people were killed when a chartered Cessna 441 crashed while approaching a remote US military radar installation… The post Eight killed in Cessna 441 crash near US military radar site airport…
“It is safe to say that much has happened over the past few months.” Those were recent remarks from performance-driven DSV CEO Jens Lund to staff* – clearly, he wasn’t pointing to any good news to…
SpaceX launched yet another Starlink mission today (Aug. 21), sending 29 more of the broadband satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast.
TUPPER LAKE, NY — Fast-growing space system provider York Space Systems blamed a sudden change in… The post York Space promises rebound in 2027 after 32% drop in 2026 revenue target, says contracts…
JetSmart will temporarily move its flights to and from Pereira to El Edén International Airport in Armenia due to the closure of Matecaña International Airport. The measure will be in effect…
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The project will add 24 gates by 2034.
Delta CEO targets global premium status, but reliability, service quality, and product consistency remain key challenges. The post Delta CEO Wants to Rival Emirates, Singapore Airlines, But Critics…
Thai Airways Boeing 777 flight TG921 to Bangkok declared an emergency and just returned to Frankfurt
FRANKFURT — A Thai Airways long-haul flight bound for Bangkok was forced to declare an emergency and make an unscheduled return to Frankfurt Airport on Friday afternoon following a mechanical issue…
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Operator Fraport has put two fully electric E-Phoenix aircraft tugs made by Goldhofer into service at Frankfurt Airport. A third vehicle has already been ordered. The tugs…
Barely longer than a football goal is wide, it was capable of aerobatics and taught generations of Australian military pilots to fly. Three decades after its official…
Navy Amee Bay LLC,* Anchorage, Alaska (N6449826D1021); Atlantic Fabrication & Boiler Services Inc.,* Portsmouth, Virginia (N6449826D1022); AVMAC LLC,* Chesapeake, Virginia... The post Contract…
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Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines will be able to keep their joint cooperation agreement for the Mexico-United States market after a US federal appeals court overturned…
Lufthansa will expand its Onboard Delights catering programme from 1 September 2026 by introducing five hot meals for purchase in Economy Class on short- and medium-haul flights lasting at least two…
Dedicated funding is key, according to the Army’s principal cyber advisor, because the service’s cyber command cannot fund AI work strictly from their operational budget.
Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its hands-on builder workshop and regional fly-in back to central Michigan this October. Workshop participants will assemble a rudder from a standard kit while…
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Shortly before the end of the summer holidays in the state of Brandenburg and in Berlin, construction work and a technical fault are disrupting the capital's public transport. Since…
News US-Iran talks collapse as UAE suspends trade with Tehran U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday no talks with Iran... The post Headlines — August 21 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review .
Dubai Customs has stepped up preparations for the post-summer travel surge, increasing staffing at arrival halls, deploying teams according to flight schedules and reinforcing high-traffic areas…
Footage from a police officer's body camera revealed the dramatic moments experienced by the pilot of a US Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet after the fighter crashed into a…
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Saab has unveiled a new unmanned combat aircraft concept that could be part of Sweden's next-generation air combat system. Identified as A3-01, the project…
Lockheed Martin has developed a layered counter-drone architecture to address the emerging threat posed by cheap swarming UAVs. In August 2026 the company unveiled a system “designed to detect…
On Aug. 19, Lufthansa launched its new Starlink-powered Wi-Fi. Flight LH234, travelling from Frankfurt to Rome, was operated using an Airbus A320neo with registration “D-AINM” and is the first…
Airbus's new-generation freighter moves forward after delays and is expected to begin flight testing still in 2026
Historic center will come under the operational umbrella of Utah-based Vintage Aviation Museum.
The Israeli Air Force continues to modernize its air refueling capability with the arrival of a second Boeing KC-46A, locally designated “Gideon.” The…
Colombia's new government wants to review the contract to purchase seventeen Gripen E/F fighter jets
When, in December 2022, Colombia's Ministry of Defence announced its intention to acquire sixteen Rafale F3s to replace the last Kfirs in its air force, the Swedish group Saab…
Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop services from Seattle to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its intercontinental network from its largest hub to seven destinations. The…
Airbus is firming up the A350F timeline. The freighter's first unit could make its maiden flight in late September 2026, with September 24 currently the favoured date…
Brazil's civil aviation authority Anac wants to overhaul its passenger rights regulations. A new version of the so-called Resolution 400 is expected by the end of August or September at the…
Zipline, a leader in drone delivery, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced a
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