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August 21, 2026

The issuing of the new DOKS combat clothing (Defence Operational Clothing System) in the Dutch armed forces will be delayed again by several months. According to the Dutch…

CNBC reports: Hedge funds struggled to a historic extent as AI momentum unwound in July, according to Goldman Sachs. “Our Hedge Fund VIP list of the most popular long positions suffered its worst…
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In the highly competitive South African market, Airlink faces off against two rivals; an aggressive LCC named Safair and state-owned

A Forsa survey shows growing dissatisfaction among Lufthansa Group pilots. Only 24 percent would recommend the profession.

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…

Demain je serai pilote, by Gérard Feldzer. Jean-François Bourgain's choice. A member of the Aerobuzz editorial team, he chose a book from his youth that opened his mind to the plural nature of…
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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…

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…

HELSINKI — Finland’s Defence Ministry announced on Thursday evening that it is investigating a suspected violation of its airspace by a Russian aircraft over the western Gulf of Finland, marking the…

EHang is partnering with China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau to develop low-altitude aviation infrastructure in China, with a cross-sea corridor The post EHang and CSCEC Sixth Engineering…

The Japanese carrier will bring more than 26,000 additional inbound seats to WA between 25 October 2026 and 27 March 2027 following the success of its first daily seasonal service between December…
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Aviación Digital, Sp.- The investigation into the explosive-laden drone that reached the operational area of Leipzig/Halle airport has gone from being a serious security incident…

Lion Group has officially launched Batam Aero Engine (BAE) in Batam, marking a significant step in strengthening Indonesia’s domestic aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)…

Mexican airline Aeroméxico plans to launch direct scheduled flights from March 2027 between Mexico City's main airport (MEX) and Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Italy…

United Airlines delayed the start of its route between Houston and Caracas, Venezuela, to January 2027 instead of October this year. The carrier closed the bookings it had previously…

Adelaide Airport, considered the fifth busiest by passenger traffic in Australia, will launch a technology modernization program that will include new solutions for…

Southwest Airlines has entered into a new $2 billion revolving credit agreement with a stated maturity date of Aug. 10, 2031. The deal includes an uncommitted accordion feature that could increase…

The U.S. Navy has awarded Zone 5 Technologies, a company of Norway's Kongsberg group, a contract worth 65 million US dollars for the production and delivery of its combat-proven…

LOT Polish Airlines will connect Paris-Orly with Gdańsk year-round from 5 April 2027, with four weekly flights.

Investigation into Endeavor Air incident at Atlanta finds both wings made ground contact during overcorrection. US investigators believe a MHIRJ CRJ700 attempting to land at Atlanta struck the…

State-owned carrier Ethiopian Airlines has published the shortlist of prequalified companies for building the new international airport in Bishoftu. Among…

Chinese airline China Southern Airlines launched a direct cargo route between Oslo-Gardermoen Airport and Shanghai-Pudong Airport on 19 August 2026…

Detailed on the safety watchdog’s website, the report from an “experienced Air Traffic Controller” expresses concerns that the Sydney Terminal Control Unit (TCU) is “not ready to safely manage the…

Icelandair Group has acquired a 49% stake in Fly Play Europe Holdco (FPE) as part of a strategy to enhance operational flexibility and create new international business opportunities. Icelandair…

HAECO and China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of an engine lifecycle support platform in Hong Kong. The proposed…

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.

Perfect mastery of the third dimension. A short summer series for aeroVFR readers featuring memorable flights that shaped or steered pilots' careers…

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…
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Nigeria's largest airline, Air Peace, faces significant financial losses caused by damage to its aircraft during ground handling…

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is expanding its route network between Romania and Germany. From December 2026 the airline will launch a new direct route from Brașov-Ghimbav Airport in…