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August 16, 2026
The joint operation by GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo marked the first landing of a Boeing 737 freighter at the airport serving the capital of Quindío.
M1 company's win in the Flight School Next program opens the way for the commercial light helicopter after the final dispute against the Bell 505
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner overran the runway at Munich Airport during takeoff, striking its tail before climbing.
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The United States lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war against Iran, equivalent to roughly a quarter of the American fleet of the model. The scale of the losses draws…
Delta Airlines Narita service is returning after a seven-year absence, with Delta Air Lines preparing to launch daily nonstop flights... Read More »
An American Airlines same flight number error briefly put two Boeing 737s on converging paths near Phoenix Sky Harbor International... Read More »
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The Six The F-106 Delta Dart (dubbed “Six” by her aircrews) all-weather interceptor was developed from the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger. Originally designated F-102B, it was redesignated F-106 because…
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Emirates SkyCargo becomes the first operator of the converted Boeing 777-300ERSF. Successful maiden flight between Hong Kong and Dubai carrying 100 tonnes of cargo.
Researchers reveal a Boeing 737 physical access cybersecurity vulnerability, highlighting future aviation security challenges. The post This $100 Device Can Hack Boeing 737 in Under a Minute…
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The widebody had departed Munich and had to return after two hours in the air, with reported damage to the landing gear and a possible tail strike
M1’s victory in Flight School Next effectively clears the way for the light commercial helicopter after it survived a competition that ended against the Bell 505
"That's an issue each country has to consider based on its own reality, needs, capabilities and priorities," he stated. Along those lines, he affirmed that Chile currently has a…
A little more than a year after Frederick W. Smith, founder of FedEx, Memphis Airport, the birthplace and main hub of FedEx, has been renamed. A Boeing 777 freighter has received a livery…
Aviación Digital.- A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating flight VN34 between Munich and Hanoi returned to the German airport on August 15 after an abnormal takeoff on the…
Riyadh Air launches daily Riyadh to Islamabad flights, expands Pakistan network with Lahore service and Boeing 787 operations. The post Riyadh Air Launches New Flights to Islamabad, Expands Pakistan…
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The DIU has determined that the system has demonstrated its ability to respond to an operational need of the US Navy related to small USVs capable of moving…
Lockheed Martin says it is accelerating production while preparing new flight test campaigns. The company believes the ability to neutralize numerous drones with a single…
An aviation catastrophe appears to have been only narrowly averted at Munich International Airport (MUC) on Saturday after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner with as many as 274 passengers on…
The 767 continues to have military and cargo usage, which will ensure it keeps flying for decades to come.
It's almost time: the first Boeing 737-8 MAX will arrive at TAROM, the Romanian flag carrier. On the fuselage there is a sticker stating that this is the first aircraft for the…
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Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 overruns Munich runway, suffers tail strike, and returns safely as investigators probe the incident. The post Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Runway Overrun and Tail…
The United States Army chose the Robinson R66 as the helicopter for the force's new generation of pilot training. The aircraft will be used in the Flight School Next program, a…
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August 15, 2026
A combination of takeoff and landing problems will keep a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 grounded for a long time in Munich, Germany. Tail strike on takeoff Flight Vietnam Airlines VN34 from Munich…
Passengers on a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 had a huge stroke of luck on takeoff in Munich. The pilots overran the end of the runway and only lifted off at the very last second…
Task Force Falcon Strike will bring together U.S. and regional forces operating one-way attack drones in the air, on the surface and underwater. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is taking the next…
The creation of a direct command for robotic systems and a fast-contracting consortium seeks to bring together operational requirements, tech companies and scaled production, but integration…
During July and August 2026, Colombia's Aerospace Force (FAC) carried out one of the most significant air modernization processes of recent decades, with the…
A Munich departure turned chaotic as a 787-9 sustained heavy aft scraping and a puncture after a late rotation and runway overrun.
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Hanoi-bound aircraft returned to German hub after holding for 2h. Investigators are probing an apparent laboured take-off by a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Munich, which appears to have resulted…
