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August 20, 2026
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On August 20, 2026, an environmental analysis of commercial orbital computing filings highlighted the long-term e-waste and upper-atmosphere pollution risks posed by proposed mega-constellations…
Airbus has completed painting the first A350F, the freighter version of the A350, marking another milestone in the development of the new cargo aircraft. The aircraft…
Pentastar said the autonomous system is intended to complement the judgment and operational experience of ground crews while automating portions of the wingwalking process.
On August 20, 2026, satellite manufacturer Muon Space announced it secured $250 million in Series C financing, bringing the company’s valuation to $1.5 billion. The funding round was led by […]
The 109-metre WindRunner is taking shape across a global supplier chain as its developer expands plans beyond its original wind-energy mission
This afternoon in Genoa, a spell of bad weather caused some problems for air transport. As a result, some aircraft were diverted. The diverted flights FR6635…
Active FCC rulemaking considers hardware and software disclosures that could affect agricultural and commercial drone manufacturers A new FCC rulemaking could require drone manufacturers to disclose…
Ray Thomas submitted this photo and note: "I took this photo of this Cessna 180 with amphib floats just after midnight from our cabin at Butterfly Lake in Alaska. We spent over 20 years flying into…
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August 20, 2026: Vampire Trainer, Patrouille Suisse or PC-21 Solo Display and much more – the Hunterfest St. Stephan kicks off with an attractive program. The Hunterverein…
In this episode, SpaceNews correspondent Debra Werner leads a panel of experts to discuss the role of ISR in space and what comes next. This session was recorded in May […] The post What’s next for…
In the 2026 armament programme unveiled last March, the Swiss Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport [DDPS] had requested 1.87 billion Swiss francs…
U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for infrastructure–a $4 billion contracting hub for SSC–is completing a move from Los Angeles Air Force Base…
On August 19, Lufthansa operated its first commercial flight with high-speed internet via the Starlink network. The service was inaugurated on the Airbus A320neo registered…
This afternoon, a spell of bad weather caused some problems for air traffic on arrivals and departures. There were two diversions. Diverted flights: FR466 London Stansted att…
From an object located 8 billion light-years from Earth. The signal was recorded by the MeerKAT observatory, located in…
The Portuguese Air Force will mark 75 years of operating the De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk at Air Base No. 1 in Sintra this September. Events are planned to mark the occasion…
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman showcased his rare MiG-29 jet fighter at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. During a Warbirds in Review panel, he captivated the crowd, sharing his vision for…
Exercise with Anduril YFQ-44A and General Atomics YFQ-42A is helping define how the future combat drones can be controlled, maintained and rapidly returned to the air
Portugal's oldest airline is celebrating its 85th anniversary. With more than two hundred domestic and international flights a week…
Today, bad weather with storms and heavy lightning activity at Milan Malpensa forced landings to be suspended between 17:15 and shortly after 18…
It could have been a disaster, but "Star Trek"'s collaboration with the Jim Henson Company is a hilarious masterpiece
Europe's Mars Express orbiter has captured stunning telemetry to create a new flyover visualization of the Red Planet's Southern Highlands and Schiaparelli Crater in magnificent detail.
Brazil recorded 59 million domestic flight passengers and 17.7 million on international routes between January and July, a new record
Brazilian Army Aviation completed an important cycle in its modernisation process. On 13 August, the official handover of the last HM-4 helicopter unit took place…
“The proposed sale will increase Qatar’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing its defense capabilities,” the US State Department said.
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Researchers studied gas flows in the Monoceros R2 star forming region to understand how gas is channeled into star forming hubs. By tracing the flow of carbon monoxide, they found that a system of…
Thermal imaging drones help crews locate underground heat pockets that could reignite after major fires in northwest England. United Utilities is using thermal imaging drones to find hidden hotspots…
The case has caused a huge stir in the United States, much less so on this side of the North Atlantic. This Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at dusk, a Cessna 150 light aircraft collided with a helicopter…
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