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August 18, 2026
SAS (SK) is preparing to strengthen air connectivity between Scandinavia and India with the launch of a year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM) from October 1, 2026. The…
It is meant to replace the Bell CH-139 Jet Ranger. On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Royal Canadian Air Force officially received its first twin-engine Airbus…
A Velis Electro, the first certified electric aircraft, has been available since 2025 at the Angoulême flying club. This experience yields an initial assessment and a few tips for…
“If we got into a high-intensity conflict right now in the Indo-Pacific, it would be difficult to meet all of the repair and resupply needs,” said FLEETWERX program manager Morgan Bower — but a new…
InFO 26012 explains all reporting requirements for these carriers, which involves compiling an annual report to share with the Certificate Management Office for the FAA to review.
Alessandro Carrozzi, taken near Palencia, Spain The Sun’s corona glows in all its glory in this high-dynamic range image taken during totality on Aug. 12. Bright prominences are visible at the Sun’s…
Heavy-lift drone developer Elroy Air has secured a major vote of confidence from the US Army. The California-based company announced it has been awarded a $46 million multi-year contract to further…
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) has opened a new passenger terminal in Bridgeport, West Virginia, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new terminal is intended to provide a modern…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has found that a maintenance work light was left inside the left… The post ATSB report finds Qantas A380 flew two sectors with work light inside wing…
A new study leaves little doubt about the brutal impact of the satellite constellation from the company Reflect Orbital. The California-based company wants to send giant mirrors into…
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Boeing has announced new seven-year framework agreements with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and Raytheon, an RTX group company, to increase production…
SWISS has announced it is adjusting its fleet at the Geneva base for summer 2027. The airline will replace two Airbus A220-300s with two Airbus A320neo…
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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15 fighter suffered an incident while landing at Naha Airport, in Okinawa, this Tuesday, August 18. The aircraft tilted toward one of…
The low-cost carrier is awaiting final FAA approval to launch its transatlantic route. Tickets will be available starting next week.
The low-cost carrier awaits final FAA approval to launch its transatlantic route. Tickets will be available starting next week.
Alaska-based Ryan Air has taken delivery of its first Saab 340B F from Jetstream Aviation Capital. The freighter, with serial number 340B-329, was handed over on August 4 and is expected…
Live coverage: SpaceX to send Starlink satellites to orbit with Tuesday night launch from California
The Starlink 17-50 mission will add another 24 broadband satellites to the company’s megaconstellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. PDT (11:45 p.m…
German Eurofighter and Tornado crews trained alongside virtual allies and against computer-generated threats during the Luftwaffe’s Timber Express… The post Airbus puts synthetic aircraft into live…
Could DJI actually escape the Pentagon’s blacklist? A new court ruling suggests it’s no longer out of the question.
The award follows other investments in munitions production capacity aimed at reducing delivery times, strengthening supply chains and supporting U.S. and allied demand. Raytheon, an RTX business…
Probable Cause: The mechanic’s improper installation of the alternator wiring connections, which resulted in electrical arcing and thermal damage to the airplane.
This system provides greater detection and tracking capabilities than the mechanical radars of previous generations and allows combat capabilities to be exploited further beyond the…
Austria's Supreme Court (OGH) tightened transparency requirements for online booking platforms in a landmark ruling. Following a class action by the association for…
The long weekend marking the anniversary of General José de San Martín's death drove strong tourism activity in Mendoza. According to data from the…
The Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 left marks at the end of the runway during a botched takeoff in Munich and touched its tail down during rotation. The German accident bureau now confirms…
Vietnam Airlines' Boeing 787-9 left marks at the end of the runway during a failed takeoff in Munich and struck its tail during rotation. This has now been confirmed by the German federal…
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India's Ministry of Defence in New Delhi has signed a contract with General Atomics (GA-ASI) for the lease of two MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS)…
French start-up TompAero has begun flight testing its full-scale prototype as it develops a new class of small, autonomous aircraft The post TompAero takes flight with aviation-first approach to…
K2 Aviation has completed a deal with Aircastle for two Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), which ASL Airlines will operate, making it a new airline customer for K2 Aviation. Boeing…
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is on a quest to discover planets outside our solar system. NASA scientists Bertrand Mennesson and Vanessa Bailey explain how Roman’s wide view will spot as…
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