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August 25, 2026
The Austrian Armed Forces have received the first upgraded Leopard 2 main battle tanks and upgraded Ulan infantry fighting vehicles. This is according to a post…
Romania recorded 25 unauthorized drone incursions into national airspace or territorial waters during 2026, against nine in the… The post Romania records 25 drone incursions in 2026, nearly triple…
Swiss carried nearly three million passengers between late June and mid-August, 3.4% fewer than the previous year. The airline operated 22,160 flights in that period. The…
25-08-2026 The Spanish training device manufacturer entrol has finalised the sale of an entrol H125 FNPT II simulator adapted to the operational requirements of the Air Force…
Florida-based National Airlines has received its fourth newbuild Boeing 777-200 freighter to complete its 2024 order for four of the type. National Airlines took delivery delivery of the 777-200F…
The COMMIT arms procurement department of the Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Destinus, a defence company headquartered in the Netherlands…
The Warthog The A-10 Thunderbolt II (affectionally dubbed as the Warthog) was designed specifically for the close air support (CAS) mission and had the ability to combine large military loads, long…
Brussels Airport is currently trialling an autonomous electric tow tractor for transporting cargo trailers within its cargo zone. This pilot project is being carried out as part of the European…
Talma, a leading airport services company in Latin America and a member of the Grupo Sandoval, through its subsidiary in Ecuador, has obtained the BASC Security Certification (Business Alliance for…
US investor Carl Icahn is drastically reducing his financial stake in airline JetBlue Airways. Through his investment company Icahn Capital LP, he sold off…
More than three-quarters of Canada's forested area is covered by boreal forest, which is especially prone to natural fires. Another particularity: Canadian forest cover…
The US Navy already has an air-to-air missile capable of reaching hundreds of kilometres. The AIM-424 Malice
Airbus has announced it has begun construction work to extend its Belfast site. Responsible for producing the A220's wings, the building will add a […] The post Airbus…
Fatal accident, Shanklin Road, Isle of Wight, 25 August 2025
Global Engine Maintenance (GEM) India has marked the soft launch of its operations, advancing plans to establish a purpose-built aircraft engine aftermarket hub in India Global Engine Maintenance…
After what has been a turbulent start to the year, with the conflict in the Middle East pushing up fuel prices and operating costs, the confidence of logistics businesses is beginning to show green…
Rhenus Logistics Southern Africa has been recognised with Samsung’s Best Supplier Award 2025, a prestigious acknowledgement of the company’s operational excellence and its successful 26-year…
Military cooperation between Israel and Taiwan appears to be significantly more intensive than previously known. According to Israeli sources from…
Entrol, a manufacturer of EASA- and FAA-certified FNPT, FTD and FFS flight simulators, has announced the sale of a customised H125 FNPT II simulator to the Tunisian Air Force…
The 3rd edition of ISO 21384-3, the international standard for safe commercial uncrewed aerial system (UAS) operations, has been published by ISO/TC 20/SC 16. The The post Latest edition of ISO…
Following the suspected attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle Airport, investigators have found a third drone, according to NDR, WDR and Süddeutsche Zeitung. It was found on 14 August…
A century-old mystery finally solved: scientists captured footage of sperm whales ramming each other head-on, confirming that their massive skulls are built as biological battering rams. The post…
Swiss flight LX9 from Chicago to Zurich diverted to the Azores after its Boeing 777 crew reported a chemical odor and issued a distress call. The post Swiss Chicago to Zurich Flight Makes Emergency…
The international logistics sector loses one of its most influential leaders: Klaus-Michael Kühne died overnight on 25 August 2026, aged 89, at his home…
The Chilean Navy's Amphibious Task Force is operating in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region, after completing intensive navigation through the southern channels and tests of…
Norway has ordered the first 20 armoured Patria 6×6 vehicles under the multinational CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle System) programme. According to a statement … more...
Aviación Digital, Sp.- An analysis published on Monday 24 August 2026 by the specialised outlet Zona Militar reviews the two years since the arrival of the first F-16 fighters…
SwissDrones Operating AG, a developer and manufacturer of long-range uncrewed helicopter systems, and its subsidiary Xplorate Pacific Pty Ltd, a beyond visual line of sight The post SwissDrones and…
Airport association ADV has once again revised its 2026 traffic forecast downward. According to current calculations by the industry body, at German airports…
In the apparent drone attack on Leipzig Airport, several flying objects were reportedly used. Investigators discovered a third drone and possibly military explosives.
