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August 21, 2026
Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, has completed its first 1C inspection on a Dassault Falcon 8X, marking a significant expansion of its heavy maintenance experience across the Falcon…
New Springfield facility will support long-endurance UAS training, testing and flight operations as Ondas expands its U.S. defense business Ondas Inc. has opened a new unmanned aircraft training…
NASA program will connect schools, employers and training programs over the next three years.
Average airfare was R$703.52 in July 2026, down 5.2% year-on-year. Jet fuel (QAV) rose 35% to R$4.89 per liter, according to ANAC
The City of Chicago plans to begin construction of the first phase of a new Concourse E at O’Hare International Airport later this year, adding 14 gates and supporting the delivery of the airport’s…
August 21, 2026, ©. Leeham News: Last week we looked at thermoset prepreg tape layup, which is subsequently cured in an autoclave. It’s the method used for the composite structural parts for the…
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Flughafen Zürich AG is selling its 12.75 percent minority stake in Belo Horizonte International Airport in Brazil. The buyer is Aeropuerto de Cancún, a subsidiary of the…
Recent executive orders, FCC action and a White House industry meeting point to growing scrutiny of what goes into U.S.-made drones. The White House brought drone manufacturers, component suppliers…
The European Space Agency has reportedly confirmed it will not proceed with development of the Ariane 6 Block 3, one of the planned upgrades to improve the European rocket's performance…
Barretos airport, in inland São Paulo state, expects 1,180 passengers and 350 operations during the Festa do Peão, through August 30
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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.
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.
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 carrier seeks to connect Orlando with Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Cartagena.
The US airline aims 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 […]…
Italian and Scottish researchers say there is a "huge underground city" extending nearly two kilometres beneath the pyramids of Giza…
Agency awards $615 million to airports in 42 U.S. states and two territories.
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…
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