Civil aviation news
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August 20, 2026
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…
The carrier said flights to and from the small airport are no longer financially viable.
Dufour Aerospace has a new hangar at Västervik Drone Science Park (VDSP), giving the Aero-200
DSPA calls on AUVSI to reset after Michael Robbins' exit: back drone operators, demand evidence, and judge drones on risk, not country of origin.
Avianca and GOL reported operating two cargo flights between Bogotá and El Edén International Airport in Armenia, carrying humanitarian aid for those affected by the earthquake that struck…
Argentine low-cost carrier Flybondi is going through unprecedented operational and financial paralysis. With 14 days…
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How digital casting workflows help defense programs recover legacy parts, improve first-pour success, and bring idle equipment back into service This issue becomes more acute when the part is tied…
The US Army is phasing out the 3rd Battalion, 504th PIR, its only drone assault unit, seven months after creating it to absorb Ukraine's drone war lessons.
Honeywell Primus avionics, refreshed interior, and exceptional maintenance pedigree highlight capable business jet.
The airline says the incident affected a limited number of users, though it has not yet disclosed how many people were affected
The Aviation Technician Education Council has petitioned the FAA to allow eligible high school students to take the Aviation Mechanic General written test earlier. If approved, this exemption would…
Cockpit anxiety can be turned into confidence through shared awareness and simple communication. The post More Than a Passenger: Helping Your Plus-One Become an Active Participant in Flight appeared…
RENO, Nev. (August 20, 2026) — Shield AI, the defense-tech company building the world’s best AI pilots and next-generation aircraft, today announced its X-BAT has been named the Official Autonomous…
Pilatus has just launched «Schwarzhorn», its new centre dedicated to composite materials in Ennetbürgen, near Stans. An investment of 100 million Swiss francs…
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…
Satena will resume its flights between Pizarro, Cali and Quibdó from 25 August, restoring two air connections for the municipality of Bajo Baudó, in the department of Chocó. The routes…
Most of the openings are concentrated in São Paulo, with positions in administration, finance, operations and aircraft maintenance
Airbus unveiled the first A350F destined for flight testing with a special livery that turns the aircraft into a sort of «flying package». The design was applied in Toulouse,…
Brazilian airline Azul announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with JetBlue, extending travel options for its customers through the connecting hub of the…
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…
Aeroméxico announced a new international route that will strengthen its brand expansion by connecting Mexico City with Milan Malpensa Airport. This route, which reinforces the…
Both routes will come online in May 2027.
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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…
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