Civil aviation news
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August 21, 2026
Flight attendants and pilots in the US have the highest share of deaths from radiation-related cancers among more than 500 occupations studied. This is the result of a…
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Northrop Grumman has completed the critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II upgrade, allowing the company to begin integration and testing of the modernized system. Block II…
Heart Aerospace flies the X1, the largest 100% electric aircraft in the world. Successful test flight in the US ahead of the ES-30's launch.
Amazon’s Prime Air service is rapidly expanding and plans to reach nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026—a sixfold increase from its current footprint – bringing…
US company’s announcement suggests progress with Peruvian F-16 Block 70 buy. Peru has tapped L3Harris to provide the electronic warfare suite on its planned fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70…
During the Vietnam War, the United States fought a secret air campaign over Laos using pilots who officially weren’t supposed to exist. Known as the Ravens, these covert forward air controllers flew…
International company Amazon plans to invest in expanding its drone service and increase its delivery range to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of this year.
On August 19, the George Washington Carrier Strike Group arrived in the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) to carry out the relief of the…
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August 20, 2026
In a decision marking a turning point in the modernization of the US Army's artillery fire capabilities, the Department of War awarded Hanwha…
The airline says the Denver facility is the largest of its kind in the world and can now train up to 860 pilots a day
Potential deal would make the Gulf state the fourth customer for the 767-based refueling aircraft after the United States, Japan and Israel
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The State Department has approved a proposed $4.5 billion sale of four Boeing [BA] KC-46A Pegasus tankers and associated equipment to Qatar, which could become the fourth nation after the […]
University research awards also cover supersonic propulsion, aircraft noise and certification-driven design.
Lufthansa becomes the first European airline to offer SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi on scheduled flights, starting with its Allegris fleet on short-haul routes.
Boeing 747 The 747 was the result of the work of some 50,000 Boeing people. Called “the Incredibles,” these were the construction workers, mechanics, engineers, secretaries and administrators who…
NASA has selected four university teams to help the agency transform the future of aviation through projects ranging from high-supersonic propulsion systems to low-noise routes for small aircraft…
ResilienX has been selected for a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II award to advance its ORION airspace coordination system for wildfire response, The post ResilienX selected…
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DHL Group has operated a humanitarian aid freighter flight to Colombia carrying nearly 40 tons of aid for communities affected by the recent earthquake in the country. The Boeing 767F from Miami…
Qatar Airways has become the first airline in the world to operate a Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9, after completing… The post Qatar Airways debuts world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9…
Qatar Airways has reached a new milestone in the commercial aviation industry by becoming the…
Most recently, Enstrom has expanded its U.S. sales network with four additional partners ready to assist customers interested in new Enstrom aircraft: Casey Aviation — Lufkin, Texas Helicopter…
The Honold Logistik & Immobilien Group and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) plan to expand their cooperation in industrial infrastructure. In Memmingen, a…
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A Gol Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737 MAX had its left wing winglet struck by a bus during boarding in Guarulhos
CEO John Rodgerson said the Pratt & Whitney engine issue no longer keeps the jet grounded, after four years of trouble
DUBLIN — A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 bound for the United States was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Dublin Airport on Thursday after turning back mid-flight over Scotland. Flight LH430…
The US space agency uses a Boeing 737 to train crews for Moon missions. The jet previously flew for the US Air Force — on a mission that remains secret to this day. Even NASA is not allowed…
Joint venture with Eyeonix SA will create a foundation for local production capabilities in support of Greek, European, and U.S. defense priorities. ATHENS, Greece, AUGUST 21, 2026— AeroVironment…
The advances the company has achieved in its robot dogs are backed by unwitting American funding, according to several researchers involved in this type of project and a…
A United Airlines pilot was caught on a hot mic cursing out the flight attendants towards the end of a 15-hour flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles – perhaps he was feeling a little tired and…
SR-71 The SR-71, unofficially known as the “Blackbird,” is a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft. During its operational…
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