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August 20, 2026

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…

By: Hispaviación editorial team Photo: Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines' strategic move in the European market reflects an accurate reading of current air transport dynamics…

20-08-2026 Singapore Airlines (SIA) is expanding its presence in Europe with a notable increase in flight frequencies and the addition of a direct route to the capital…
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During the first phase, Menzies is deploying CIND’s Dimensioner In-Motion system, which automatically measures cargo as it moves through the warehouse.

By Malcolm Brubaker, EAA Lifetime 428307 This piece originally ran in the June 2026 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. As a sail maker, most people I meet these days seem to be rebuilding an…

The FAA is encouraging aircraft owners, operators, maintainers and more to inspect their aircraft and parts inventories to verify that they’re not using any of the unapproved parts.

Compatible with both new and existing Rollertrack belt loaders, the Tail Loader bridges the gap between baggage carts and the rear of the loader, creating a smoother, semi-automated loading process.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – August 20, 2026 – StandardAero (NYSE: SARO), a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul…

Russian cargo airline Volga-Dnepr will not get its Antonov An-124 back, which has been grounded at Toronto airport for four years. A Canadian federal court rejected an appeal by…
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Tests of the new Aerobase UPD formula show the ability to reduce coating weight by up to 26 kilograms per aircraft and save around 428.5 tons of fuel after fleet-wide application.

Iberia has announced the addition of four guided meditations by specialist Ramiro Calle to its project…

Company offers upgrade program to replace legacy units with its latest version.

A Velis Electro, the first certified electric aircraft, has been available since 2025 at the Angoulême flying club. This experience allows for an initial assessment and some tips for…

Norse Atlantic posted a $95 million net loss for the 1H26, more than four times deeper than the same period

Artificial intelligence doesn't necessarily need to pull the trigger to win a war. It may have already won it before anyone... The article The war has already begun: AI and the…

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…
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Latam Airlines and Azul Linhas Aéreas will expand flights from Chapecó/SC to São Paulo, with new frequencies to Guarulhos and Campinas

Airbus's first test aircraft is fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected by the end of September

US defence start-up Castelion has closed a Series C funding round, raising one billion US dollars. With the capital, the company aims in particular to…

Tapeswitch will be exhibiting its HaloProtect asset protection system for scissor lifts, designed to minimise damage to assets during contact events and provide operator protection from crushing or…
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Three days of seaplane training at Sebring Aviation redefines adventure flying. The post The Rarest Rating: Earning Your AMES in a Lockwood AirCam appeared first on Plane + Pilot .