Civil aviation news
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August 21, 2026
Air Congo has operated its first flight between Kinshasa and Paris, opening its second European destination after Brussels. The Congolese airline plans five weekly…
On Aug. 19, Lufthansa launched its new Starlink-powered Wi-Fi. Flight LH234, travelling from Frankfurt to Rome, was operated using an Airbus A320neo with registration “D-AINM” and is the first…
Airbus's new-generation freighter moves forward after delays and is expected to begin flight testing still in 2026
Airbus is firming up the A350F timeline. The freighter's first unit could make its maiden flight in late September 2026, with September 24 currently the favoured date…
Following a route review, the airline will cut connections to Barcelona, Málaga, Mallorca, Paris and Belfast. Jet2 responds with a £100 holiday discount, and Ryanair launches…
India envisions a future heavy-class AWACS Mk3 and is again considering the Airbus A330 as the platform for its development.
India is planning a future heavy-class AWACS Mk3 and is once again considering the Airbus A330 as the platform for its development.
Alaska Airlines is preparing to launch two new routes to Europe in spring 2027, to Athens and Paris. The French capital will be connected to Seattle five times a week […]…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Airbus A400M Atlas has reportedly dropped out of contention for India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme,... The post Airbus A400M…
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Airbus has completed the paintwork on the first A350F, bringing its new-generation widebody freighter another step closer to entering flight testing. The aircraft is now being prepared for its first…
Brazil, through its Ministry of Defense, is evaluating the possible acquisition of a batch of the Airbus Helicopters H145 twin-engine multi-mission helicopter, as already reported by Tecnologia &…
European aircraft manufacturer will retain its existing hybrid work arrangements after a push for more on-site work triggered protests and strikes across several countries
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Aerospace customers are increasingly prioritising supply-chain resilience and manufacturing proximity, with companies such as Airbus and BAE Systems seeking suppliers that can provide shorter, more…
Dubai-based Avora Aviation has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with FTAI Aviation covering one Airbus A320, MSN 5931. The aircraft will be operated by Fly2Sky Airlines and is expected to…
Air Arabia is expanding its fleet with new Airbus deliveries and today announces two new routes from Sharjah. The new flights, starting in mid-December, will serve Frankfurt and…
US carrier Alaska Airlines will expand its international network from its Seattle-Tacoma hub in spring 2027 to include two European capitals. The…
LOT Polish Airlines will connect Paris-Orly with Gdańsk year-round from 5 April 2027, with four weekly flights.
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August 20, 2026
LOT Polish Airlines will strengthen its position in the Pomerania region by opening a direct route…
Airbus has completed painting the first A350F, the freighter version of the A350, marking another milestone in the development of the new cargo aircraft. The aircraft…
On August 19, Lufthansa operated its first commercial flight with high-speed internet via the Starlink network. The service was inaugurated on the Airbus A320neo registered…
Given its size and ambitions, the Indian Air Force [IAF] has limited airborne early warning and command [AEW&C] capabilities, since these…
Airbus unveiled the first A350F destined for flight testing with a special livery that turns the aircraft into a sort of «flying package». The design was applied in Toulouse,…
Airbus's first test aircraft is fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected by the end of September
TEL AVIV — An unexpected industrial strike at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) forced commercial flights to turn back mid-air over Turkish airspace. Among the affected services were Air France…
Alaska Airlines expands its transatlantic presence from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by announcing two new…
Alaska Airlines is expanding its long-haul network from Seattle and will add two new European routes in spring 2027. New nonstop service will fly to Athens and Paris. This grows the…
French company Innov’ATM has redeployed its AirSpaceKeeper platform to four military bases operated by the French Army Light Aviation Command (COMALAT). The deployments cover Le The post Innov’ATM…
LOT Polish Airlines began selling tickets to connect Gdańsk with Paris-Orly from April 2027, as part of the 80th anniversary of its operations to France.
LOT Polish Airlines has opened ticket sales for a new connection between Gdańsk and Paris-Orly starting in April 2027, as the carrier marks the 80th anniversary of its operations to France.
