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August 25, 2026

The congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal has worsened, with delays hitting 10 days, and there is little sign that a resolution is imminent creating more frustration among the forwarding community…

A day octopus flashes black and white for a fraction of a second, extends an arm, and strikes its hunting partner across the head. In some of the documented cases, the researchers could tell exactly…

StandardAero Renews DGAC Chile Certification, Strengthening MRO Support for South America StandardAero has renewed its recognition as a Foreign Repair Station by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica…

International reality demands greater capacity for dialogue, coordination and exchange among those responsible for analyzing and acting on the challenges facing…

On today's date, August 25, 1989, Voyager 2 flew over the north pole of Neptune, making its closest approach to a planet in its outer solar system Grand Tour. The post Voyager 2: Our 1st and only…

Saab presents the A3-001, an unmanned combat air system concept for operations integrated with manned fighters

Hydrogen could have a big role to play in the future of aviation.

David Neeleman is one of the world’s most prolific airline entrepreneurs. He is the driving force behind five different airlines, including New York-based JetBlue and Brazil’s Azul Airlines, which…
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Northrop Grumman has completed a key government-led critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye’s Block II upgrade, clearing the way for integration and testing of the programme’s most…

Castellón International Airport keeps growing. According to information shared on its website, it achieved the best monthly result in its history, after recording a total of 49,250 passengers…
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A United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III was tracked flying from Riga International Airport (RIX)… The post US Air Force C-17 makes rare Moscow visit, purpose unknown appeared…

United Airlines will launch a direct connection between New York-Newark and Luxembourg next year. The new route starts on 2 April 2027 and will run daily…

United Airlines will launch a direct route between Newark and Luxembourg next year. The new route starts on 2 April 2027 and will operate daily. The aircraft used will be the Airbus A321…
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Nearly 90% of union members backed a possible walkout, which could affect the workforce involved in critical aeronautical programs
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MSC is continuing its restoration of Suez Canal transits for selected east-west services, joining the Gemini Cooperation and Ocean Alliance in a cautious return to the Red Sea route. The move…

United Airlines has revealed its international plans for 2027 – and they represent the largest…

Low-cost airline Transavia, part of the Air France-KLM group, announced on Tuesday, August 25, that it will launch, in summer 2027, a route between the city of Brussels, Belgium…

United Airlines is expanding its pilot training center in Denver, United States, to 86 CAE devices and plans further expansion

How a kingdom caught between two empires turned their rivalry into an unlikely shield. The post Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia never colonised by a European power — not because it…

The next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2) is set to launch as part of flight VA270 aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the European spaceport in French Guiana. It…

Kepler Communications has started its commercial service for the first tranche of its optical data relay network. The milestone follows the constellation’s initial deployment in January 2026 and…

The expansion adds nonstop flights to Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Japan starting in March 2027.

The expansion adds direct flights to Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Japan starting in March 2027.

Extension will give more time for “constructive engagement” with aviation regulators, says the UK carrier. EasyJet and Apollo Management will send the shareholder document containing further details…

Airbus workers continue their indefinite strike to demand better wages. 🎙️Andrea Ferrando https://t.co/YG2YEjFBeX pic.twitter.com/Ni7i0DwPrt — RTVE Noticias (@rtvenoticias)…

Airbus workers continue their indefinite strike to demand better wages. 🎙️Andrea Ferrando https://t.co/YG2YEjFBeX pic.twitter.com/Ni7i0DwPrt — RTVE Noticias (@rtvenoticias)…

Service says it is closely following the new weapon as US fighter forces explore air-to-air engagement ranges far beyond those offered by the AMRAAM
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Italian carrier ITA Airways will make adjustments to its worldwide route network from 25 October, at the start of the 2026/2027 winter season. An analysis of flight schedule data shows…

NASA is streaming live coverage as two astronauts prepare for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:35 a.m. EDT and last about…

The long-range single-aisle aircraft is scheduled to begin international service in December.