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August 21, 2026
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The airline presented the Copa Libertadores in Buenos Aires after consolidating 25% growth in Argentina. Its network connects more than 40 destinations across CONMEBOL countries.
The airline presented the Copa Libertadores trophy in Buenos Aires after consolidating 25% growth in Argentina. Its network connects more than 40 destinations in CONMEBOL countries.
Probable Cause: A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Changing economic and inflationary pressures are reshaping air travellers' spending habits. According to a study by service provider Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality, which…
The appointment marks a new institutional chapter for the carrier as it seeks to consolidate a sustainable business model in the domestic air travel market.
The appointment marks a new institutional stage for the company, with the aim of consolidating a sustainable business model in the domestic air market.
Military superiority today is no longer decided by firepower or mobility alone. New technologies are changing the conditions of military operations … more...
The US airline aims to connect Orlando with Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Cartagena.
The US carrier seeks to connect Orlando with Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Cartagena.
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has published new guidelines regulating the provision of satellite communications services in the country, establishing […] The post Liberia Adopts New…
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III had to abort a mission to Antarctica and return to New Zealand after receiving an alert about Russian activity…
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China’s narrow-body aircraft, the C919, which is owned by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), made its first international flight on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from Beijing Capital…
Alaska Airlines is preparing to launch two new routes to Europe in spring 2027, to Athens and Paris. The French capital will be connected to Seattle five times a week […]…
Agency awards $615 million to airports in 42 U.S. states and two territories.
Italian and Scottish researchers say there is a "huge underground city" extending nearly two kilometres beneath the pyramids of Giza…
On Aug. 21, 1914, a total solar eclipse over Europe on the eve of World War I drew much attention. Albert Einstein had been waiting for an eclipse to verify his theory of relativity – specifically…
Queensland-based Horizon Airways has ordered a second Tecnam P2012 STOL, with delivery scheduled by the end of 2026. The aircraft will support the airline’s operations across the Torres Strait and…
As part of the multinational exercise Oak Strike Shield, Leopard 2E tanks, Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles and various drones once again brought together part of the assets…
The operational readiness of the Brazilian Army's Leopard fleet is reaching critically low levels, but solutions are being sought…
Finland’s Ministry of Defense suspects a Russian aircraft of violating Finnish airspace over the western Gulf of Finland… The post Russian Il-20 suspected of flying nearly 9 km into Finnish airspace…
NSA Deputy Director Tim Kosiba said Beijing is playing “spoiler” the world over, alleging, for example, that “Chinese companies provided GEOINT to the Iranians to help hit our bases and our allies.”
Taurus Armas and Sanco Defense developed the Falco-P, an FPV interceptor designed to counter drones through high-speed kinetic interception. The system is manufactured in Buenos Aires and the…
Friday Photo: Side Step Departure Air Facts Journal I set off on a round robin flight, including several strips with multiple planned landings to shake off the dust. Crystal Lake sits down in a…
India hopes to gain key fighter-jet knowledge in a prospective partnership with France on a sixth-generation aircraft.
During a coronal mass ejection (CME), the sun hurls billions of tons of magnetized plasma into space. These eruptions are among the most powerful events in the solar system, and when they are aimed…
The carriers will keep their agreement after a ruling that blocks the US Department of Transportation's intervention.
The airlines will keep their agreement after a ruling that blocks intervention by the Department of Transportation.
In the pay dispute between Lufthansa and the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union, all mediators have now been confirmed. The pilots' union has named the former Thuringian…
Japanese propulsion startup Letara closed a ¥2.6B ($16M) pre-Series A round to fund the development of its low-cost, hybrid engine tech. The post Letara Raises ¥2.6B to Build its Hybrid Rocket…
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