Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 25, 2026
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways has revised its in-flight announcement scripts and officially apologized to Taiwan’s civil aviation authority following diplomatic protests…
Etihad Airways has apologised for a controversial onboard announcement on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Taipei. A Taiwanese passenger reported that, on arrival, Taiwan was presented in the…
August 24, 2026
Etihad Airways has apologised and revised its onboard announcement scripts after a Taiwanese passenger complained that Taiwan was described as “Taiwan, China” during a flight from Abu Dhabi to…
The new aircraft incorporate technologies and capabilities not previously available in the FAP, with state-of-the-art systems.The Paraguayan units operated for the first time in the exercise…
August 22, 2026
Etihad apologizes after Taiwan inflight announcement sparks diplomatic row, highlighting challenges for global airlines. The post Etihad Forced to Apologize After Calling Taiwan as China’s Part…
August 21, 2026
The first two F-16V Block 70 aircraft bound for Taiwan have left the United States and are on their way to the island. The aircraft, identified by tail numbers 6727 and 6728, mark the start…
In 2022 the Russian Federation began its "special operation" against Ukraine, showing the world that the war of... The article Will drones defend Taiwan from Beijing's…
August 20, 2026
The aircraft joins the silver plane delivered in July and completes the two-aircraft project created with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama
August 19, 2026
AmSafe and Topcast Aviation Supplies announced an exclusive distribution agreement for the commercial aviation market across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Under the agreement…
August 15, 2026
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways has signed a partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE loyalty programme. The partnership marks the next stage in…
August 14, 2026
STARLUX Airlines is using GLSHK’s EzyCustoms platform to support its new Taipei–Prague route, launched on 1 August, marking the airline’s first direct expansion into Europe. EzyCustoms supports EU…
August 13, 2026
Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming reported a very profitable Q2 26, amid the US/Israel-Iran war, benefiting from an early peak season. The carrier reported $1.45bn of revenue, up 20% on Q2 25, but…
.jpg)
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines are deepening their bilateral cooperation in passenger business. Since August 11, 2026, members of the…
China Airlines (CI) removed an intoxicated passenger from Flight CI73 after he allegedly harassed a female traveler shortly before the aircraft departed for Amsterdam. The post China Airlines CI73…
-1600.webp)
August 11, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A prominent X account known for geopolitical forecasts has reiterated a longstanding prediction that China will refrain... The post China May Skip…
August 10, 2026
To consolidate its defensive and deterrence capabilities against Chinese military pressure, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported the country is increasing production of…
A drone developed in Taiwan suffered a failure during a military demonstration attended by President Lai Ching-te. During the flight, one of its tail surfaces broke off…
Network expansion in South Asia and improved connections between India and North America.
August 8, 2026
Three NCSIST Mighty Hornet III attack drones flew a coordinated autonomous search under Shield AI's Hivemind — built and operated by Taiwanese engineers who reached independence in under three months.
August 7, 2026
First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights ongoing preparations to counter a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei. The post New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan’s Main Airport…
August 6, 2026
The possible authorization by the United States government of the sale of anti-aircraft weaponry for Taiwan Armed Forces' T-Dome Project, valued at about US$14 billion…
.jpg)
Eva Air is expanding its route network in South Asia and will launch a new nonstop connection between Taipei and Delhi on 1 December. The airline will operate the route five times a week with…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Shield AI and Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) today announced the successful field demonstration of... The…
Airline touts route as a “convenient alternative” for transit between India and North America. EVA Air is to commence flights between Taipei and Delhi, becoming the first and only carrier to link…
TAIPEI (August 6th 2026) — Shield AI and Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) today announced the successful field demonstration of a coordinated autonomous…
-1600.webp)
August 3, 2026
Starlux Airlines launched its first European route on August 1, 2026, with an inaugural flight between Taoyuan International… The post Starlux Airlines launches first European route with…
August 1, 2026
.jpg)
The airline began operating between Taiwan and the Czech Republic with the Airbus A350-900 and plans to introduce the -1000 variant next month.
The airline began operating between Taiwan and the Czech Republic with the Airbus A350-900 and plans to introduce the -1000 variant next month.
-1600.webp)
July 29, 2026
TAIPEI (July 29, 2026) — Shield AI and Thunder Tiger Corp. today announced the successful completion of Hivemind’s first multi-asset autonomous teaming demonstration on water, validating Shield AI’s…
July 27, 2026
PARIS — An EVA Air long-haul flight bound for Taipei was forced to execute an emergency turnback shortly after departure from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on Monday before safely resuming…