Civil aviation news
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August 26, 2026
Chile's MOP handed over the new concessioned infrastructure in Balmaceda. The project will improve air operations and passenger comfort in Chilean Patagonia.
In an official statement released on 19 August, Chile's Navy announced that it had mobilized its Amphibious Task Force with the aim of increasing its effective presence in…
On Wednesday, August 25, 2026, the Argentine Navy released a video on its official Instagram account showing the destroyer ARA Almirante Brown (D-10) sailing through the English Narrows…
"Because we understand that organised crime today has many resources, and uses them precisely in weapons, vehicles, technology." The Chevrolet Tahoe, acquired in 2025 by…
On Wednesday, August 25, 2026, the Argentine Navy released a video on its official Instagram account showing the destroyer ARA Almirante Brown (D-10) sailing through the English Narrows…
National Defense Minister Fernando Barros held a working meeting with the United Kingdom's ambassador to Chile, David Concar, addressing matters of common interest and the…
Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement reaffirming the validity of the 1881 and 1984 treaties establishing Chile's sovereignty over the Strait of…
On the morning of Tuesday, August 25, the Maritime Authority, in coordination with the Port of Ventanas, carried out exercise Protectio. The activity tested the capabilities of the terminals…
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National Defense Minister Fernando Barros, together with Deputy Defense Minister Rodrigo Álvarez, held a working meeting this Tuesday, August 25, with the United Kingdom's ambassador to…
Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send a formal protest note to the Argentine government following statements by Brigadier General Gustavo Javier Valverde, Chief of Staff…
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August 25, 2026
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Abra Group, which brings together Avianca and GOL, announced a deal with Chilean low-cost carrier Sky Airline to advance a share-swap deal that brings the airline closer to its plan…
Abra Group finalised the agreement to take over SKY Airline on 21 August. After receiving approval from Chilean and Peruvian competition authorities, the deal…
The Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Fernando Cabrera, carried out an operational visit to the Second Naval Zone as part of the development policy and project progress in the…
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…
President José Antonio Kast and Defence Minister Fernando Barros led the opening ceremony at the Brigadier José Miguel Carrera Bicentennial Army Building…
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…
Sky Airline is expanding its international route network from Santiago de Chile by the end of 2026. The Chilean airline is adding two new nonstop connections to Punta Cana in the…
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August 24, 2026
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The Argentine Navy destroyer ARA "Almirante Brown" (D-10) sailed from Ushuaia to continue its voyage toward the city of Valparaíso, Chile, as part of the route that has as its…
As part of its regional growth plan, airline SKY Airline announced on Monday the launch of…
The Chilean Navy's Unit Recovery Directorate (DRUA) opened a tender to contract the Intermediate Dry-Dock Period (PID) service for the general service craft LSG-1614…
It was also detailed that the vehicles will be acquired through a bidding process. According to the Los Ríos Carabineros Zone, this initiative strengthens patrol work in…
This experience is essential to enable a timely response and contribute to security in highly demanding operational scenarios. Capabilities in the service of National DefenseThe…
The Senate's National Defence Committee has summoned Defence Minister Fernando Barros and Deputy Defence Minister Rodrigo Álvarez for Tuesday 1 September at 12:30 pm, to its…
National Defence Minister Fernando Barros again made clear Chile's position on the Coalition of the Americas Against Cartels (also known as Shield of the…
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August 23, 2026
The US ambassador to Chile, Brandon Judd, sparked controversy after revealing on social media that Chile's Minister of National Defense, Fernando Barros, signed the Declaration…
The Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff, Vice Admiral Juan Pablo Marín, visited the Southern Joint Command, where he met with personnel and reviewed the main activities…
August 22, 2026
The Chilean Army's Signal School held its Feria Tecnológica 2026, an event showcasing capabilities in technology, networks and communication links through…
The Chilean Army's Signal School held its Feria Tecnológica 2026, an event showcasing capabilities in technology, networks and communication links through…
Chilean Army personnel on border surveillance duty used their service weapons to repel an attack by individuals attempting to leave the country in two…