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August 26, 2026

A sign of the changing season is the return of Sirius before sunup. Want to make sure you've spotted Sirius? The 3 stars in Orion's Belt point to it. The post The return of Sirius in the morning…

The Austrian Armed Forces have received their first modernized Leopard 2 main battle tanks and combat vehicles of

Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement reaffirming the validity of the 1881 and 1984 treaties establishing Chile's sovereignty over the Strait of…

His remarks highlighted the role played by technology, communications and adaptability during the conflict, as well as the need to incorporate those experiences into…
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Previously, she visited wounded officers receiving medical treatment at the Police Hospital in Lima. At the ceremony, Fujimori was accompanied by the minister of…
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In addition, one aircraft is pending decommissioning. For almost three decades, this fleet has been one of the main heavy rotary-wing transport assets of the Colombian Army and…
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Proposed funding from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines comes as Air India manages heavy losses, fleet refurbishment and a complex long-term turnaround Air India is seeking around $1.5 billion in…

The value of the deal was not disclosed. According to a note from Globe Investimentos S.A.'s lawyers, the company notified Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) about the…

In Western Europe, as early as May 2026, a heat dome produced exceptional temperatures that broke records in several countries. That heatwave…
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Here's a rundown of all the major parts of NASA's Roman Space Telescope launching Aug. 30.
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Avolon Holdings Limited (“Avolon”), a global leader in aircraft leasing and financing, has agreed a sale and leaseback with Akasa Air (“Akasa”), the…

Avolon Holdings Limited (“Avolon”), the world’s leading aircraft leasing finance company, has agreed a sale and leaseback deal with Akasa Air (“Akasa”), the…

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its aviation asset portfolio as it targets further growth across…
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Merlin, Inc. a flight control company developing commercial autonomous cargo operations in New Zealand, has received a Part 146 Aircraft Design Organization certificate from the Civil Aviation…
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TrueNoord, a company specialising in regional aircraft leasing, has delivered an Embraer E195LR to Air Montenegro under a five-year operating lease, supporting the airline's ongoing…

By: Hispaviación editorial staff Photo: Saab Saab's commercial strategy in Canada represents a far-reaching geostrategic move in the global air defense sector. In a…

WiseTech Global’s FY26 revenue increased 79 percent to $1.396 billion, driven by the e2open acquisition and continued CargoWise growth. Underlying EBITDA rose 56 percent to $644.5 million, while the…

Aeronexus is deploying an airspace-as-a-service network covering approximately 1,350 square miles in the Phoenix metropolitan area to support BVLOS operations, cooperative airspace awareness and…
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EVA Air paid US$131 million for 5 spare engines. The engines are CFM LEAP-1A30S. They will serve the operational efficiency of the fleet of…

German airport association ADV lowers its 2026 traffic forecast for the second time. Despite a July uptick, German air traffic remains in decline.
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TACV – Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde, for a B737-8 on operating lease via a contract with DAE, now guaranteed by the local government to cover the obligations of the lease contract…

Dubai International Airport (DXB) lost a third of its passengers in the first six months of the year… The post Dubai Airport lost a third of passengers as Iran conflict crippled air travel appeared…

The global civil drone market is expected to nearly double, reaching USD 83 billion in 2035, according to the latest Drone Industry Insights report. The post Legal Uncertainty in the Drone Industry…
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ESA's Draco mission (Destructive Reentry Assessment Container Object) has passed Critical Design Review (CDR). The project can now move to production and integration of the flight hardware…
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26-08-2026 The Saab Gripen E fighter has become central to Canada's operational debate. The Swedish manufacturer has formally presented the Canadian Government with a detailed plan…

DHL Supply Chain has been appointed as SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ ground handling partner at Manchester Airport under a new three-year partnership, supporting up to five flights a day. Under the…

LATAM Airlines Group secured long-term financing of about $505 million in late July to add 11 next-generation aircraft to its fleet. The […]…

The US airline United Airlines presented on 25 August 2026 at Newark Liberty International Airport its plans for deploying the new narrow-body aircraft type Airbus A321XLR…

This week it's old photos on the program, because aviation history is full of astonishing pictures, and here's one worth its weight in gold. In 1952, a McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee…

A NASA-led Nature analysis found that measurement uncertainty probably created the apparent ceiling in Earth's polar geomagnetic response; after calibration, the response remained linear. The post…