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August 26, 2026
Federal Express Corporation [FedEx] (FX) plans to invest approximately $150 million to develop a new integrated air cargo hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), strengthening the…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed the acquisition of a portfolio comprising 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, strengthening its leasing and asset management…
International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean posted its largest year-on-year growth of 2026 in June. The region moved 336,269 metric tons, an increase of 4.7% compared to…
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Japanese airline All Nippon Airways is continuing its collaboration with The Pokémon Company and has set the dates for deploying another special-livery aircraft on its international…
Motorola Solutions has completed the acquisition of D-Fend Solutions (D-Fend), an industry leader in counter-drone technology, for a purchase price of $1.5 billion. This deal provides public safety…
NASA Deep Space Network logs show that a distant observer on the Earth–Mars line would have occupied one of humanity's Martian uplink beams 77 percent of the time from 2005 through 2024. The post…
Russia and Belarus are negotiating additional expenses for their joint LMS-192 Osvey aircraft project. According to Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov, there were…
Patria and Ukrainian drone manufacturer Center of Unmanned Technologies LLC (“General Cherry”) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on 23 August, 2026. As part of the collaboration, Patria plans to…
A study by the Institute for Tourism and Spa Research in Northern Europe (NIT), commissioned by car rental broker Sunny Cars, reveals a specific booking pattern among German holidaymakers…
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at the ups and downs of Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector, and where recent route reshuffles might fit into the equation.
A United States Air Force flight bound for Antarctica had to return to New
With 'Atlantic Bastion', the Royal Navy is significantly expanding its anti-submarine warfare capability and the protection of critical undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic…
How the industry is working to make the terminal area safer.
Poland has received the first batch of 28 K2 Black Panther tanks acquired from South Korea, which will be assigned to the 16th Pomeranian Mechanised Division…
JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is launching a global marketing campaign for the Garpia-A1E, the latest long-range UAV system, developed and manufactured by the…
The M31 galaxy, in the constellation of Andromeda, is producing almost no new stars anymore. That is the finding of a team of astronomers who examined data from the Hubble telescope…
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The three Hanjin Group budget airlines Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul are to operate jointly under the Jin Air brand from 17 March 2027. The boards of the three…
The planned sale of operating data from bankrupt US airline Spirit Airlines to tech giant Google has stalled for now. A bankruptcy court…
Webb separated two Project Hephaistos red dwarfs from dusty galaxies only about one arcsecond away, showing that WISE had blended their infrared light. Five original candidates still await equally…
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The charter, ACMI, and FIFO operator said the statutory loss reflects “non-cash impairment and asset write-downs” primarily associated with its Fokker fleet. Alliance has also announced a $40…
Turkey continues to press forward with UAV development. Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has expanded the launch capabilities of its Simsek-K UAV, successfully launching the vehicle from a rail using a…
The post APOD: 2026 August 26 – JWST Images The Lion’s Head Nebula appeared first on NASA Science .
They were meant for a special version of the Boeing 737 Max 10. But as certification dragged on for years, United Airlines has already changed plans…
Korean Air-owned Jin Air to retain branding following merger. South Korean low-cost carriers Air Busan, Air Seoul and Jin Air will merge into a single entity by March next year, following the…
Experts are analyzing decades of images from Landsat satellites for clues about how the iconic birds have responded to sea ice disruptions in the past. The post A Changing World for Emperor Penguins…
The European tourism sector continues to post high revenues from international travel. According to recent World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) data, in the year…
The affair is causing unease in the Republican camp, weeks ahead of midterm elections already shaping up to be politically dramatic. In January 2019 it emerged that the…
A demilitarized zone meant to keep humans out has become a sanctuary for wildlife—but studying it requires binoculars, soldiers, and an intimate knowledge of where the landmines end. The post…
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Carrier expects sufficient Airbus A321XLR deliveries to support five new European routes in 2027, while the aircraft also plays a key role in replacing its ageing Boeing 757 fleet United Airlines is…
The Valencian Regional Government launches the Ocean Watcher pilot project, which combines the use of drones, hyperspectral cameras, artificial intelligence and field validation work…
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