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August 26, 2026

ASL Aviation Holdings is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Boeing 747-400ERF freighters, previously operating within the ASL Group fleet under a leasing arrangement…

Sigma Advanced Systems has secured a further long-term contract with Rolls-Royce through its recently acquired UK subsidiary, Bromford Precision Solutions based in Leicester, demonstrating the…

NOEMI Aerospace has formalised a memorandum of understanding with SkyHop Aviation, India's first commercial operator dedicated to seaplanes, paving the way for the use of up to 15…

In releasing its latest financial results and forecasts EHang is withdrawing its previously issued full-year revenue guidance for 2026 and is not providing replacement guidance for the moment…

The migration crisis that overwhelmed the autonomous city of Ceuta between 30 and 31 July unfolded in three distinct phases, albeit with blurred boundaries, according to analysis carried out by the…

Not a test aircraft, but everything on plan? Russia's industry minister reports progress in certifying the LMS-901. But an imminent approval looks unlikely for the An-2's successor…

The People's Republic of China accounts for nearly a third of global domestic air traffic, a share that will keep growing, a representative of the International Air Transport…

<p>This World Water Week, discover how the EU Space Programme helps monitor water quality, track climate impacts and detect pollution, helping protect one of Earth’s most precious resources.</p>

With the integration of Asiana Airlines into Korean Air, several European connections will be served with Korean Air aircraft from December 17. Initially, four routes from…

Austrian Airlines has renewed its registration in the European eco-management system EMAS, completing the first three-year validation cycle. The airline has been since 2023…
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Aircraft seat manufacturer Recaro has begun deliveries of its new-generation R4 seat, now certified for the Boeing 787. All Nippon Airways (ANA) has already started…

Germany's procurement agency BAAINBw has commissioned Lufthansa Technik AG to supply a used Global 6000 aircraft from Canadian manufacturer Bombardier, which…

The United States Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, which unexpectedly landed in Moscow on Tuesday morning (August 25), returned to Riga that evening. The…

Most people buy an action camera to capture a ski trip, a mountain bike ride, or a family vacation. DJI just showed what happens when you strap one to a reusable orbital rocket instead.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation completes the acquisition of a portfolio of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The deal expands WLFC's leasing portfolio with a further 12…
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Saab has unveiled a full-scale concept model for a future collaborative combat aircraft designed to work alongside Sweden's Gripen fighters Continue reading Saab reveals A3 collaborative combat…

Carrier rethought earlier 747 capacity agreement after surge in fuel prices. Kenya Airways is maintaining an ambitious target of 40% cargo market share, and is nearing an agreement to acquire a…
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Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Paris, France, to explore and arrange financing solutions… The post Saudia signs agreement with French bank to finance new Airbus…

Deutsche Bahn's operating results for the first half of 2026 again show significant deficits in long-distance rail traffic. According to a response from the Federal Ministry for Digital…

In 2020, after the failure of the XM2001 Crusader and XM1203 NLOS-C (non-line-of-sight cannon) programs, intended to

Noemi Aerospace has secured a new contract in India. SkyHop has indeed signed a memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian planemaker, envisaging the acquisition of up to fifteen aircraft…
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The latest and greatest version of the BUFF is getting pricier.

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. August 25: Messier 73 One of the most famous stars in the sky lies in Ophiuchus the Serpent-bearer, still high in the west…

Written by K.-P. Ludwig The IRIS2 programme was conceived to address a sincere and urgent strategic need: a sovereign European satellite communication infrastructure, independent of non-European…

On Aeroitalia's Facebook page we read this press release, which we reproduce in full. Aeroitalia states it has instructed its lawyers to proceed…


…is here. In a nutshell: “In the second quarter, spot rates, as measured by the Curve, rose 32.4% year-over-year, up from 16.5% in the first quarter, marking the ninth consecutive inflationary…

Between September and October, the archipelago's three greenest islands reveal themselves through traditions, nature, sports and small villages facing the Atlantic…

US airline is already preparing to resume service through its JetBlue partnership but is looking for additional slots to build a larger operation

Korean Air will launch a non-stop service between Seoul Incheon and Melbourne, with three weekly flights from December 18 to March 14, 2027…