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August 20, 2026
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Scandinavian carrier also expects decision within a month on reallocating 787s returned by IndiGo following lease termination. Norse Atlantic is in talks with “several airlines” and expects to make…
For the second time, Spanish Air Force F/A-18 jets deployed in Romania have been scrambled to intercept an unidentified drone. Romania's National Command Centre activated at 03:20…
At a meeting with Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov, Lockheed Martin acknowledged that delivery of the next eight F-16 fighters could slip into the s…
Next Level Aviation has appointed aviation aftermarket veteran Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President – Global Sales, strengthening its leadership team as the company targets further global…
SkyAlps Europe s.r.o., SkyAlps’ new Slovak subsidiary based in Bratislava, is aiming to obtain an air operator certificate (AOC) and operating licence in September…
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Cardiff Airport has been recognised for its continued growth and development after being shortlisted for a prestigious Routes World Award, one of the most respected accolades in the global aviation…
Lufthansa is expanding its paid catering offering in economy class on short- and medium-haul flights from 1 September. On flights of more than two hours, passengers will be able to choose from five…
Sagitta the Arrow is a dim constellation that lies inside the Summer Triangle. It contains one Messier object, a small globular cluster. The post Sagitta the Arrow lies inside the Summer Triangle…
The long-awaited moment has arrived: sales are open for Fly2Galicia's scheduled flights. This became known to those who will fly for this virtual airline, which has…
Complaints about irregularities in the taxi trade are mounting at Vienna's main railway station hub. Reports of refused rides, unlawful price arrangements and unofficial…
eVTOL Insights is expanding its team and is looking for an ambitious Sales & Partnerships Executive to help drive the The post Join Our Team: eVTOL Insights seeks Sales & Partnerships Executive to…
Michigan-based Pentastar has become the first aviation services company to integrate robotics, developed by Cincinnati-based Airtrek Robotics, into its…
Lawmaker Alejandro Riquelme met with Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna to press the country to unambiguously reaffirm its full control over the Strait of Magellan and the…
AW | 2026 08 20 06:30 | AIRLINES / GOVERNMENT Government to appeal ruling against nationalization The government of the Argentine Republic has decided to appeal to the same Court that ruled against…
Delta Cargo has added its capacity on CargoAi’s digital booking platform to provide freight forwarders access to rates and bookings across 15 markets. Through this integration, freight forwarders…
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Today, August 20, 2026 at 20:57, there will be a bright pass of SpaceX's Starlink satellites (a very close-together train). Often, looking up...
The 288-metre lift cuts the journey of residents and students through a canyon in China from three hours to about 30 minutes. The post 288-metre lift…
A Malaysia Airlines (MH) Airbus A330 bound for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) aborted its takeoff at Narita International Airport (NRT) on Thursday after an aircraft problem was reported…
HAECO and China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an engine lifecycle support platform in Hong Kong. The agreement establishes a…
The Swift observatory will now re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in a few months, after a mission to boost it higher failed
B&H Worldwide expands its New Zealand aerospace logistics capabilities with a new facility near Auckland Airport, offering enhanced warehousing, customs and AOG support. B&H Worldwide, a global…
While Airbus prepares the first A350F prototype for its maiden flight in Toulouse, the second A350 freighter is already looking nearly complete. The…
Lufthansa is expanding its onboard culinary offering, giving passengers more ways to personalise their journey from September. Onboard Delights: more choice on short-haul and…
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The Starlink 10-39 mission includes the 2,000th Starlink satellite to fly this year. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled at 11:38 a.m. EDT (1538 UTC).
Norway's civil rail and air transport is facing potentially serious disruptions. The union Norsk Flygelederforening (NFF) has called an indefinite strike for twelve…
A United Airlines pilot was caught on a hot mic cursing out the flight attendants towards the end of a 15-hour flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles – perhaps he was feeling a little tired and…
SR-71 The SR-71, unofficially known as the “Blackbird,” is a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft. During its operational…
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Royal Air Maroc wants to equip its entire fleet with Starlink satellite internet. To this end, the Moroccan airline signed a contract with the Space X company on 4 August…
Eurofox 2K (G-CMAX), loss of control shortly after takeoff, Talgarth Airfield, Powys, 27 December 2025
During the Second World War, the US Army Air Force and the US Navy competed in many aeronautical fields, always seeking to outdo one another. Logically, this…
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