Civil aviation news
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July 31, 2026
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and President Donald Trump have unveiled renderings for a transformation of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), backed by what officials describe as…
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Boeing has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to supply the brake remote electronic unit (REU) for the B777-8 Freighter, expanding the companies’ long-standing collaboration on commercial aircraft systems…
Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, announced the successful completion of a simulation conducted in collaboration with NASA. The collaboration evaluated whether a single ground-based…
In a milestone for European aerial firefighting and emergency response, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has commenced production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK ® helicopters. The…
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National Airlines has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777-200 freighter within four months and expects to add a fourth 777F in the coming months. The aircraft, registered N795CA, entered…
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is set for a sweeping transformation after the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), United Airlines and the US Department of…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has signed a five-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to provide long-term engine storage and lease return services for a range of engine…
Talks come to a halt as the U.S. and Beijing are unable to agree upon a deal involving Boeing planes. China is trying to secure an enduring deal that includes long-term maintenance for the secured…
Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced the successful completion of a simulation conducted in collaboration with NASA. The The post Wisk and NASA Simulate Multi-Aircraft…
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July 30, 2026
United Airlines allows eligible non-rev flight attendants to use hidden crew bunks on Boeing 777 and 787 long haul flights. The post United Airlines Lets 777 and 787 Attendants Use Hidden Crew Bunks…
The final flight of Qantas' Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Los Angeles on October 24 marks the end of an era, as the airline opts for Boeing 787-9.
Company expects to achieve the Max 10’s certification this year. Boeing has completed its final planned 737 Max 10 certification flight test, a milestone the airframer says puts it on track to meet…
Michael Perry ran DJI's U.S. business for four years. Now building American robots, he says the FCC drone ban buys time and regulation is no moat.
Construction could begin as early as Spring 2027.
I'm not (yet) on holiday, but these summer days things run here just like during the break. So today, Thursday, just brief notes on three topics: the US has, in the…
Detroit filed a $2.2 million DOJ grant application for a police drone as first responder program without City Council approval. Six members voted no, the city may withdraw it, and DPD still has no…
The dynamic aircraft offered a lot to customers, but sold poorly.
The clock is ticking for this aviation legend. Airlines have more than one option as a replacement, but which will they pick?
The new agreement will help passengers connect to nearly 30 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed the plan to rebuild Dulles International Airport (DUL) in Washington. The cost is estimated to reach $22 billion. The Airport’s…
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The airlines intends to take 21 aircraft, including 737-800s and 737 Max 8s, a report says. Bangladesh carrier US-Bangla Airlines will acquire 21 Boeing 737s and is considering introducing more…
The seasonal route will operate daily using an Airbus A330neo.
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The aircraft will be used for long-range and reliability testing ahead of deliveries expected in 2027
The Navy’s carrier delivery aircraft completed its final in-service flight after joining the Blue Angels over Pensacola.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring aircraft radio altimeter systems to meet minimum interference-tolerance performance requirements, part of a…
The freighter jet is still expected to enter service in 2027, ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F
The USMC received the last of its 359 MV-22B tilt-rotor aircraft, which will remain the mainstay of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) aerial logistics until 2055. The U.S. Marine Corps…
C.H. Robinson delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with adjusted operating income rising 20% year-on-year as the company reached mid-cycle operating margin targets in both North American Surface…
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed allowing the agency to waive requirements under 13 federal environmental… The post FAA proposes waiving environmental rules to speed…
The carrier now plans flights to 12 US and Canadian airports, with record flights. See more here!
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