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August 21, 2026

Historic center will come under the operational umbrella of Utah-based Vintage Aviation Museum.

Airbus's new-generation freighter moves forward after delays and is expected to begin flight testing still in 2026

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…

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…

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…

Zipline, a leader in drone delivery, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced a

Flight simulator A flight simulator is a system designed to mimic the experience of flying an aircraft. These systems range from basic software applications on a desktop computer to highly…

The charter flight was operating from Anchorage to a remote Air Force radar site at Cape Newenham.

The Kansas Crewed and Uncrewed Aerial Systems Association (KCUASA), in collaboration with Kansas State University

Following a route review, the airline will drop connections to Barcelona, Málaga, Mallorca, Paris and Belfast. Jet2 responds with £100 off holidays and new destinations, while Ryanair launches fares…

Following a route review, the airline will cut connections to Barcelona, Málaga, Mallorca, Paris and Belfast. Jet2 responds with a £100 holiday discount, and Ryanair launches…

The Petermann Glacier in Greenland lost a 76.4 km² iceberg on 4 August 2026 due to human-driven climate change…

Observing our celestial neighbor (and something much farther away).

Zurich Airport agrees to sell its indirect 12.75% stake in the operator of Belo Horizonte's international airport

The L3Harris Viper Shield will equip 12 Block 70 fighters acquired after a long tender to replace the South American country's old Soviet-era aircraft
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LATAM Cargo has successfully operated a dedicated charter flight transporting eight tigers and seven lions from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Denver, Colorado in the US, with a technical stop in…

Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as Powerus (“Powerus”), today announced that it has executed a

On 15 August, a Vietnam Airlines 787-9 departing Munich for Hanoi suffered a runway overrun and tail strike on departure. The aircraft, registration VN-A867, was able to gain altitude and vectored…

Latin American airline group carried 17.6 million passengers as GOL and Avianca expanded capacity, while adjusted EBITDAR fell 62%

Ukraine’s defence ministry has announced that the country’s Alexa Spatium, the first Ukrainian jet-powered drone interceptor, has been added to the arsenal of the Defence The post “Ukraine adds…

Aspiring pilots and aviation mechanics have a new way to fund their education. Epic Flight Academy now accepts 529 education savings plans for eligible FAA Part 141 flight and Part 147 mechanic…

Pilatus has opened a state-of-the-art center dedicated to composite materials production in the canton of Nidwalden. From now on, the development and production of composite components…

On Saturday, 22 August 2026, significant traffic disruptions are expected in Vienna's city centre and on the main access roads to Ernst Happel Stadium. The cause is, among other things…

Université de Sherbrooke researchers demonstrate a new approach to landing multirotors on steep, irregular ice surfaces Cats may seem an unlikely source of inspiration for drone landing gear. But…

Edelweiss is sticking to its flights between Zurich and Windhoek. According to the leisure airline, connections are running on schedule and nonstop. Even in the face of possible…

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Australia's transport safety regulator, confirmed the opening…

Mateo Arjona will take over the leadership of the Colombian state airline, replacing Major General Óscar Zuluaga Castaño, in a handover that marks a significant change from the traditional…

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you. DJI gets a big win. We have a new drone tariff. And then lastly, we have a Chinese drone maker that is somehow getting FCC…