Civil aviation news
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August 20, 2026
Iberia has decided to extend until June 30, 2027, the temporary suspension of flights between Madrid and Havana, due to the fuel supply difficulties that continue to affect Cuba. The…
Lufthansa becomes the first European airline to offer SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi on scheduled flights, starting with its Allegris fleet on short-haul routes.
Tomorrow the Mediterranean Games – Taranto 2026 – kick off. Teams have been arriving gradually, with some nations flying in on as many as five charter flights for…
<p>Ohio Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, along with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, say they oppose Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s plan to close <a rel="noopener noreferrer"…
<p>Ohio Sens. Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, along with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, say they oppose Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s plan to close <a rel="noopener noreferrer"…
20 August 2026: Air-Glaciers is handing over management to Esther Zermatten as of 1 December 2026. The 53-year-old from Valais, an experienced Schindler Group executive, succeeds…
EHang today announced a strategic cooperation framework agreement of intent with China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau to develop the Cross-Sea Low-Altitude Corridor Project in Lingao, Hainan…
The latest news from Wizz Air, the Eastern European ultra low-cost airline, is the increase of an Italian domestic route, Milan Malpensa–Palermo. Up to three flights a day from mid…
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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…
The projects come as CHS handles approximately 6.3 million passengers annually and continues to invest in additional capacity across both its terminal and landside operations.
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The company will be present with a stand in the MIT pavilion «Galassia Infrastrutture». ITA Airways takes part in the Rimini Meeting 2026, scheduled from 21 to 26 August…
Airbus has completed painting the first A350F, the freighter version of the A350, marking another milestone in the development of the new cargo aircraft. The aircraft…
Pentastar said the autonomous system is intended to complement the judgment and operational experience of ground crews while automating portions of the wingwalking process.
The 109-metre WindRunner is taking shape across a global supplier chain as its developer expands plans beyond its original wind-energy mission
This afternoon in Genoa, a spell of bad weather caused some problems for air transport. As a result, some aircraft were diverted. The diverted flights FR6635…
Ray Thomas submitted this photo and note: "I took this photo of this Cessna 180 with amphib floats just after midnight from our cabin at Butterfly Lake in Alaska. We spent over 20 years flying into…
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August 20, 2026: Vampire Trainer, Patrouille Suisse or PC-21 Solo Display and much more – the Hunterfest St. Stephan kicks off with an attractive program. The Hunterverein…
On August 19, Lufthansa operated its first commercial flight with high-speed internet via the Starlink network. The service was inaugurated on the Airbus A320neo registered…
This afternoon, a spell of bad weather caused some problems for air traffic on arrivals and departures. There were two diversions. Diverted flights: FR466 London Stansted att…
Portugal's oldest airline is celebrating its 85th anniversary. With more than two hundred domestic and international flights a week…
Today, bad weather with storms and heavy lightning activity at Milan Malpensa forced landings to be suspended between 17:15 and shortly after 18…
Brazil recorded 59 million domestic flight passengers and 17.7 million on international routes between January and July, a new record
Brazilian Army Aviation completed an important cycle in its modernisation process. On 13 August, the official handover of the last HM-4 helicopter unit took place…
Thermal imaging drones help crews locate underground heat pockets that could reignite after major fires in northwest England. United Utilities is using thermal imaging drones to find hidden hotspots…
Colombia's new government has opened one of the main lines of scrutiny into the Gustavo Petro administration's record on security: the real state of the operational capabilities of…
Azul Linhas Aéreas is opening 45 job opportunities across different areas and cities in Brazil, with 32 permanent roles and 13 talent-pool positions
FBI and local officials describe how a multi-agency task force detected dozens of unauthorized drones, located pilots and worked to keep firefighting aircraft flying by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim…
Three piloted flights begin testing of the company’s electric ducted-fan propulsion system.
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Given its size and ambitions, the Indian Air Force [IAF] has limited airborne early warning and command [AEW&C] capabilities, since these…
Celebrate 80 years of the iconic Cessna 120 and 140 taildraggers at the International Cessna 120-140 Association’s 2026 convention in Fredericksburg, Texas. From Sept. 22 to 26, aviation enthusiasts…
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