Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 19, 2026
Reports indicate the aircraft were based at Abu al-Duhur, but there is no confirmation that the recently seen Su-22s were destroyed
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Munich Airport recorded a new incident on the same runway where, days earlier, a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 suffered a tail strike on landing. This…
Eurowings is significantly expanding the use of its Premium Biz Seat in the 2026/27 winter schedule. From 1 December, the Lufthansa subsidiary will offer the seats on selected routes to Mallorca…
Qatar Airways Cargo will increase its flights from Hong Kong International following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). Qatar Airways…
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The pilots reported an abnormal acceleration before V1 and a further loss of speed afterward, without enough runway remaining to abort the takeoff
Single type certificate will simplify maintenance and modifications as the Tu-214 fills a temporary gap while newer Russian airliners struggle to reach production scale
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Turkish Airlines wants to add London City, but none of its current aircraft offers an obvious solution for the route.
Californian startup Ampaire, which is developing hybrid-electric aircraft, has raised $19 million in Series B funding. This fresh… The post Ampaire raises $19M Series B funding from IAG, Alaska…
Discover Airlines is introducing a new entertainment offering for families. Together with Spafax, the Lufthansa subsidiary is now offering the Story Wonder platform. Children aged three to 13…
Hong Kong International Airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Airways Cargo to strengthen its connectivity with Qatar Airways Cargo’s global network via Doha’s Hamad…
The White House is claiming more than 40 countries, including Singapore and Vietnam, have been complicit in transhipping Chinese-manufactured goods to evade tariffs. In a report, The Great…
The operator of the City Airport Train (CAT) is renewing its rolling stock for the link between downtown Vienna and Vienna Airport. After completion of renovation…
A US Marine took control of a Kratos Valkyrie drone beyond line of sight as it flew an… The post US Marine takes control of Valkyrie drone during F-35 electronic warfare mission appeared first on…
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How Pratt & Whitney's Military Adaptive Cycle Engine Could Answer CFM RISE On Boeing's 737 Successor
Boeing has a string of options to power its next narrowbody offering.
Alejandro of Simple Flying sits down with Unum Aircraft Seating to explore how the UK-based company is rethinking the modern Business Class seat. From its lightweight design and unique Scimitar seat…
Here comes our usual pay-to-play (A$52 per file!), mid-summer update regarding Toll Group after the Australian 3PL lodged its annual results (to the end of March) with the Australian Securities and…
More than 50 companies took part in a Counter-UAS Integration and Planning Conference at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from 11-13 August to evaluate technologies for The post US Army evaluates C-UAS…
Airframer aiming to reach 13-per-month build rate for twinjet in 2028. Airbus has commenced construction of an A220 wing plant extension in Belfast to support production ramp-up of the type. The…
LATAM Airlines Colombia joined the mobilization of aid for dogs and cats affected by the earthquake on August 10 in Colombia. Through its Avión Solidario program, the…
Israir is definitely planning to enter transatlantic service. The Israeli airline will offer nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and New York starting 19 October. Six…
Google acquired Spirit Airlines' data at a court auction for $10 million. The US airline entered bankruptcy proceedings on May 2. The tech giant outbid a…
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French container line CMA CGM has partly eased its suspension on handling Upper Gulf transit cargo via Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Port, which has been hit hard by terminal congestion and inland…
Former Air India (AI) chief executive Campbell Wilson is set to return to a senior aviation leadership role after Air New Zealand (NZ) announced plans to appoint him to its board of directors. The…
Deutsche Lufthansa is gradually introducing changes to its Economy Class service on long-haul flights. As part of a renewal programme known internally as Project Fox…
An incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport has reignited the debate over civil aviation security in Germany. After a drone fitted with explosives was found on the…
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The Brazilian Army received the last HM-4 Jaguar planned for Army Aviation under the H-XBR program. The aircraft, registration EB 5015, was delivered during a ceremony held in…
Safety, consistency, and accuracy take precedence over passenger comfort during landings.
Amazon’s Tyler Greenawalt writes… Key takeaways: – Amazon Prime Air plans to serve nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026. – Prime Air offers millions of items by drone at everyday low…
EcoCeres has expanded its efforts to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in China through a new partnership that will see SF Airlines use the fuel for its outbound freighter flights from Ezhou…
AirBaltic has announced a change of course in its business model to navigate the turbulence it has faced in recent months. The airline's Supervisory Board has approved…
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