Civil aviation news
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August 20, 2026
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…
US carrier Alaska Airlines will today announce the opening of two more European destinations for 2027. Both new routes will depart from Seattle, to Athens and Paris CDG…
SalamAir has appointed Eng. Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. The Omani airline said the appointment marks a new chapter in its development…
Hapag-Lloyd is set to increase its presence in Europe’s largest gateway – a key pillar of the Gemini Cooperation’s hub-and-spoke network. The German carrier is to acquire a 25% stake of APM…
Oman Air has new leadership. Nasser Al Sharji takes over as chief executive of the Omani national carrier on September 1. He succeeds Con Korfiatis, who had led the airline since May 2024…
In this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss two industry giants that are due to speak at the Skift Global Forum 2026 in New York between September 22-24. The conversation kicks off with Air Canada…
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Construction has started on a 6,221 m² extension to Airbus’ Belfast wing facility as the manufacturer prepares to ramp up A220 production. The project forms part of a wider multi-million-pound…
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WestJet will operate its largest-ever winter schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean, offering up to 1,252 weekly flights across 88 non-stop routes between Canada and destinations in the region…
When when BA returns, things will be very different than before. Find out more here!
Personnel from the No. 8 Coyhaique Divisional Telecommunications Company of the 4th Division presented it at the Technology Innovation Contest of the Army Signal Corps School…
Nasser Al Sharji will take the helm at the Muscat-based carrier on 1 September. Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as its new chief executive, replacing Con Korfiatis who will move to an…
EasyJet (U2) will end all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) on January 5, 2027, bringing its more than 16-year presence at the Yorkshire airport to a close. The post easyJet to End All…
Discover Airlines has worked with Spafax to launch a storytelling platform powered by artificial intelligence that lets children create and enjoy their own personal travel story The post Discover…
BOC Aviation reported net profit after tax of US$357 million for the first half of 2026, up 4% year on year and marking another record result excluding non-recurring items. Total revenues and other…
Joint venture with Eyeonix SA will create a foundation for local production capabilities in support of Greek, European, and U.S. defense priorities. ATHENS, Greece, AUGUST 21, 2026— AeroVironment…
Malaysia needs to accelerate investment in port infrastructure to capitalise on growing intra-Asia trade, delegates at the Logistics Symposium 2026 in Kuala Lumpur heard yesterday. Westports…
Salzburg Airport is celebrating its hundredth anniversary. To mark this historic milestone, ORF Salzburg has produced a documentary tracing the development of…
Whisper Aero has completed the first piloted flights of its eQ250 electric ducted-fan propulsion system aboard a modified Swift 3 The post Whisper Aero Completes the First Crewed Swift 3 Electric…
EHang has launched a new program aimed at speeding up the introduction of its pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing The post EHang Launches International Fast-Track Framework for…
The navigational crisis on the Rhine, and the disruption to commercial barge traffic, caused by low water levels, is a direct result of decades of delays in modernising infrastructure, it was…
Iberia is extending the suspension of its flights to Cuba until 30 June 2027. The Spanish airline had suspended the Madrid–Havana route in April, initially until at least…
Here’s a follow-up to loss-making Toll Group and divestments Part 1, released yesterday. First off, before moving to Global Forwarding and its restructuring – given the 3PL’s soaring debt load…
The National Aeronautics Company of Chile (Enaer) has confirmed the validity and strength of its Quality Management System by renewing its international certifications under the…
Airbus has unveiled the livery of its first A350 freighter on a social media post, with the aircraft decked out to look like a parcel. The paint scheme was selected as part of a competition that…
The Canadian government has upheld sanctions against Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Airlines (VDA) that were imposed following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, which has resulted in one of its…
Logistics providers that can offer warehousing solutions to cargo owners are poised to reap strong growth, according to GXO. The logistics firm has produced a study that shows huge potential for…
Axinom is expanding its On-Board Cloud platform to bring seatback displays and mobile devices into the Cloud infrastructure, turning every cabin device into a Cloud-connected edge node The post…
Cathay Cargo has become the launch customer for Unilode’s fire containment cover leasing service. Unilode will provide the cargo carrier with a fully managed leasing solution that gives access to…
British Transport Police (BTP) has completed the first phase of its pioneering ‘Drone in a
In case you missed it: NYK just recently raised full-year guidance on stronger container, dry bulk and energy markets and lifted its dividend to match, but the logistics arm it just poured more…
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