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August 20, 2026

French company Innov’ATM has redeployed its AirSpaceKeeper platform to four military bases operated by the French Army Light Aviation Command (COMALAT). The deployments cover Le The post Innov’ATM…

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The Swedish Transport Agency (STA) has approved the establishment of a temporary D-area and associated geographical UAS zone in Norrköping, allowing the The post Swedish…

Following the integration of the Swoop and Sunwing airlines, WestJet has now completed the transformation of these airlines’ all-economy narrowbody aircraft to be consistent with its wider fleet The…

The Honold Logistik & Immobilien Group and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) plan to expand their cooperation in industrial infrastructure. In Memmingen, a…

LOT Polish Airlines began selling tickets to connect Gdańsk with Paris-Orly from April 2027, as part of the 80th anniversary of its operations to France.

LOT Polish Airlines has opened ticket sales for a new connection between Gdańsk and Paris-Orly starting in April 2027, as the carrier marks the 80th anniversary of its operations to France.

Airline Eurowings will bring back two long-haul connections from Cologne/Bonn airport in its upcoming winter schedule. Starting 3 November 2026, the…

stratosX, a technology company developing AI-enabled airline orchestration systems, has announced that Air Transat has deployed X360, its decision-support platform designed to strengthen airline…

Dissatisfaction among Lufthansa Group pilots is growing. In a member survey by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, only 24 percent said they would still recommend the piloting profession today…
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A Gol Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737 MAX had its left wing winglet struck by a bus during boarding in Guarulhos
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Cypriot carrier Cyprus Airways is launching twice-weekly flights between Larnaca and Rome Fiumicino from 11 December 2026. Tickets already on sale on the website, GDS and metasearch engines…
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Lufthansa has begun rolling out Starlink connectivity technology across its fleet. A first flight took place on 19 August with the first Airbus A320neo (D-AINM) […]…

In this second report on the Global Air and Space Chiefs of Staff Conference organized by The Air and Space Power Association in July in London, we describe the…

Experience leisurely journey through heart of British capital with exclusive look at flight operations.

Alaska, the first airline to ever connect Seattle and Athens, will become the only airline offering nonstop service between the West Coast to Greece's capital when flights begin in May 2027 The post…

The partnership connects Seattle hometown pride with its next era of growth, including a more premium travel experience, Atmos™ Rewards and the broader evolution of the Alaska and Hawaiian brands…

CEO John Rodgerson said the Pratt & Whitney engine issue no longer keeps the jet grounded, after four years of trouble

TAAG – Linhas Aéreas de Angola has ensured flight regularity between Luanda and Cabinda, according to the national carrier's commercial director, Joelson Vasconcelos…

Pem-Air has selected Ramco Aviation Software as the technology platform for its engine MRO operations as the company expands its support for larger and next-generation engine types. Ramco Systems…

British Transport Police (BTP) has completed the first phase of its Drone in a Box (DIAB) project with seven operational sites now live. Delivered through The post British Transport Police expands…

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a series of hybrid-electric demonstration flights designed to test connections between smaller airports and Philadelphia International…

Appointment of Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi follows chief executive replacement at fellow state-owned carrier Oman Air. SalamAir has named a new chief executive on the same day that Oman…

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…
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American Airlines is upgrading the interiors of its narrowbody aircraft fleet, with highlights including 4K seatback IFE displays at every seat and the installation of more premium seating options…

A serious breach of security regulations caused operational disruptions at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in the US state of Florida. A 32-year-old man…
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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…

Korean Air is expanding its Australian offering with the launch of direct flights between Seoul-Incheon and Melbourne, with three weekly frequencies from December 18, 2026 until March 14…

Korean Air is expanding its offering in Australia with the launch of direct flights between Seoul–Incheon and Melbourne, with three weekly frequencies from December 18, 2026 to March 14, 2027. The…
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Royal Air Maroc’s cargo division is hoping that the airline’s new flight to the US west coast will prove popular with perishable and textile shippers. The service was launched in June and links…

A new study has found that flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related… The post Cabin crew, pilots at greatest risk of death from radiation-linked cancer…