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August 26, 2026

C&L Aerospace, part of C&L Aviation Group, has been selected by Héroux-Devtek as a factory-authorized repair station for flutter dampers installed on Bombardier CRJ and Challenger 604, 605, and 650…

From 1 September: five hot meals in Economy Class on short- and medium-haul flightsThe Pre-Select offer in Business Class on long-haul flights will also be expandedIt is possible…

United Airlines is considering buying slots from other airlines to expand its operations at JFK Airport in New York starting in 2027

The 2026 summer season has brought high travel demand and demanding operating conditions for SWISS and Zurich Airport Ltd. at Zurich Airport. However, thanks to close…

A petition to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) after Dolly Parton is receiving renewed attention after the death of the beloved singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist was announced on…

TU Berlin wins the DLR Design Challenge 2026 with the HYDRA concept. All results, rankings and background on the student aircraft design.

The crew on flight LX9 from Chicago to Zurich decided to divert on 25 August to Lajes airport, on the island of Terceira, in the Azores. The reason was an acrid smell in the…

With a format inspired by investor pitch shows, the World Aviation Festival looks at how to give airline finances a new twist.

With a format inspired by investor pitch shows, the World Aviation Festival looks to put a new spin on airline finances.
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Textron Aviation gets a new CEO and President: Brian Rohloff will take over the role on August 31, 2026, from Ron Draper, who is retiring.
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Russia has more than 4,000 operational nuclear warheads, according to the UK Ministry of Defence in
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We visit Kennet Aviation, one of the most notable classic aircraft restoration centres in Britain, specialising in the Supermarine Seafire, to see how they work on restoring…

A near midair encounter offers every aviator a teachable moment.
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Barely a month after being unveiled, the Phenom 300EV has been certified. Embraer announced on 25 August that the light jet had received the triple certification from ANAC […]

German companies are increasingly targeted by cyberespionage and sabotage attempts from foreign intelligence services. According to a survey by industry association bitkom, companies…
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· The world’s best-selling light jet for 14 consecutive years is the largest business jet to offer the Garmin® automatic emergency landing system…

A Boeing 737-500 operated by Iranian airline Sepehran Airlines veered off the runway while landing at Mashhad Airport on Tuesday evening, August 25. According to aviation safety website The Aviation…
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Recaro unveils the R4, a new Premium Class seat certified for the Boeing 787, featuring a 16-inch monitor, connectivity and accessibility features

He is defending the CNI, the CIFAS and the Armed Forces amid a crisis in which the State's ability to anticipate a situation of huge magnitude on a border…

Air France-KLM Germany is filling two leadership positions. From 1 September 2026, Lydia von Schönfeldt becomes the new Sales Director, and Nicolas Bomati takes over as Commercial…

Until 30 September 2026, Asian carrier Thai Airways will operate the Airbus A350-900 on the Bangkok–Milan Malpensa–Bangkok route. But don’t worry — from 16 December 2026 it is expected…

See here the full list of speakers and the programme. The institutional opening, scheduled for September 16, will feature the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu; the president…

See here the full list of speakers and the programme. The institutional opening, scheduled for September 16, will feature the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu; the president…
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Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport fell 31.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by the conflict in the Middle East.

The United States has officially removed Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the lifting of the…
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Hamburg Airport is expanding its mobility service, investing more than two million euros in electrically powered special vehicles. Two so-called electric highloaders are already…

On Wednesday, August 25, 2026, the Argentine Navy released a video on its official Instagram account showing the destroyer ARA Almirante Brown (D-10) sailing through the English Narrows…

The carrier is once again betting on these two cities in Argentina's northwest, easing the flow of tourists to Brazil's beaches.

Planned activities include a round table on the role of drones and artificial intelligence in contemporary conflicts, as well as conferences on unmanned systems…

On Wednesday, August 25, 2026, the Argentine Navy released a video on its official Instagram account showing the destroyer ARA Almirante Brown (D-10) sailing through the English Narrows…