Civil aviation news
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August 20, 2026
TUI fly Nederland is ready to welcome the Boeing 737-10 into its fleet. The Dutch subsidiary of the TUI group plans to replace the six 737-8s it currently operates with six…
For more than 30 years, the Boeing 757 was one of the most familiar aircraft…
The two branches pay similar salaries but serve very different roles.
WestJet's narrow-body fleet is now uniform. The Canadian carrier announced it has completed the retrofit program for the Boeing 737s that were still single-class (economy)…
GENEVA — A United Airlines flight bound for the United States was forced to declare an emergency and turn back shortly after departure on Thursday morning. United Flight UA957, operated by a Boeing…
CEO John Rodgerson says Pratt & Whitney engine issues no longer keep the type grounded, although individual aircraft can still be unavailable for maintenance
After the publication, months ago, of a new National Security Strategy, as well as a Defense Strategy and a Defense Industrial Strategy, from the United…
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor’s Note: To watch John’s video version of this article, click here. A recent close encounter involving Marine One and a…
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Have you ever noticed a 777 enter the runway, then proceed to take off without stopping? Here is why that happens, and why sometimes it does not.
Performance Drone Works (PDW), which last week received a conditional loan commitment from the Defense Department to supercharge its capacity and capabilities for making key drone components…
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The United States has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft since the start of the war with Iran, a figure representing roughly a quarter of the US fleet…
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The program was presented by the Navy as the most significant change made to the E-2D since it entered service. DSSC-6 will replace current navigation, control and…
The United States and nine other allied countries will take part in the Northern Viking 2026 (NV26) exercise, held in Iceland and its surrounding waters between August 22 and…
The Navy and Northrop Grumman this week revealed the Block II upgrade to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye passed a Critical Design Review (CDR) in May, setting the way for flight tests within […] The post…
The transfer of the USS George Washington and the reduction of exercises with South Korea deepen doubts about Washington's ability to sustain its commitments in the Middle East and…
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Air Canada selects Airbus A350-1000 over Boeing 777X to modernize its long haul fleet with better efficiency and reliability. The post Air Canada Selected Airbus A350-1000 Instead of Boeing 777X…
FL Technics is expanding its maintenance capacity in the United Arab Emirates. Its local subsidiary, FL Technics LLC, received additional approvals for the Airbus A350, Boeing 777 and…
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August 19, 2026
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Fleet Oiler AO-52 “Almirante Montt” of the Chilean Navy arrived at Naval Base San Diego, California, beginning a new stage of its international operational deployment in the…
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United Airlines (UA) is adding 6 Saturday nonstop flights from Boston, Massachusetts (BOS), to Jackson Hole, Wyoming (JAC), from February 13 through March 20, 2027, using a 126 seat Boeing 737-700…
FL Technics subsidiary FL Technics LLC, which provides line maintenance services across the Middle East, has expanded its approved capabilities by adding Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and…
Boeing has appointed Celso Ferrer as president of Boeing for Latin America and the Caribbean, effective September 4, 2026. In this role, he will be responsible for strengthening the…
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A closer look at how McDonnell Douglas tried (and failed) to make the MD-11 compelling.
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TUI fly Netherlands will expand its fleet and focus on more direct services to popular holiday destinations in summer 2027, increasing both the number of flights and the number of available seats…
The Block II’s open architecture for the E-2D’s mission systems, computers and displays enhance cockpit functionality, support future upgrades and improve sensor fusion. The U.S. Navy’s E-2D…
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China Southern Airlines launched a new direct cargo service between Oslo Airport and Shanghai on 19 August. The route operates twice weekly with Boeing 777 freighters, offering approximately 100…
FAA concerns over a proposed runway alignment have prompted Washington’s Lake Chelan Airport to revisit its expansion plans and update its master plan.
By Ignacio Montes de Oca Donald Trump wants US aircraft carriers to go back to launching their planes with steam, as at the end of World War II. The president ordered the…
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The Qatari carrier closed bookings for September and October, setting November 4 as the new date to launch the triangular service operated with Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.
The Qatari airline closed bookings for September and October, setting November 4 as the new date to launch the triangular service on the Boeing 777-200LR.
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
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