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August 18, 2026

After the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, the Cockpit association is calling for better systems to detect unmanned aircraft at German commercial airports. The biggest problem lies…

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is celebrating 25 years of flights between Muscat and Kochi, marking a quarter century of connecting Oman to the heart of Kerala. Since…

In September 2026, General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) will put a major focus on Africa. With two trade show appearances, the German aircraft manufacturer is highlighting the strategic…

SkeyDrone has introduced new features to its SkeyDrone Hub drone monitoring platform to support collaboration, incident management and oversight. Shaped by customer feedback, the latest The post…

REGENT announced on August 18, 2026, that Squire, its autonomous wing-on-ground (WIG) vehicle, successfully participated in Silent Swarm… The post REGENT’s Squire seaglider completes wing-in-ground…
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Volunteers help keep Seattle runway operations safe by removing foreign object debris.

Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding connectivity… The post Riyadh Air, ANA sign MoU to expand Saudi Arabia-Japan connectivity…

https://www.aviacionline.com/ Tuesday, August 18, 2026 08:25 We analyze the prices of American Jet's new intraprovincial service in Neuquén province and compare them with the offer from…

LONDON — A British Airways flight from Las Vegas declared an in-flight emergency on Tuesday afternoon as it began its final approach into London Heathrow Airport. British Airways Flight BA274…

On the ground right now at Bari airport there is something unusual and rarely seen: the Boeing 747F Dreamlifter N780BA, which, having reached the area overhead due to bad weather, then…

According to reports circulating in Italian media, Emirates is said to be close to obtaining approval to operate a route under the fifth freedom of the…

Catania Airport in Sicily has fully resumed flight operations. According to operator SAC, the alert level for volcanic activity was lowered from red to…

Argentina is among the countries included in a US$31.3 million contract to provide technical assistance and strengthen the in-house support capabilities of its F-16 fleet.

The carrier will also reconfigure its Airbus A319 and A320 to raise the share of premium seats to 40% on short- and medium-haul flights.

The company will also reconfigure its Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft to raise the share of premium seats to 40% on short- and medium-haul flights.

uAvionix and Airwise Solutions have formed a strategic partnership supporting Skyway Range through the integration of uAvionix FlightLine surveillance data into the Airwise platform and Nexus common…

The anniversary follows a record 2025, when Swissport reported revenue of €3.9 billion.

UAE cargo airline SolitAir has recently added Kyrgyzstan to its network by operating its first charter cargo service between Dubai World Central and Manas International Airport, near Bishkek…

SAS (SK) is preparing to strengthen air connectivity between Scandinavia and India with the launch of a year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM) from October 1, 2026. The…

It is meant to replace the Bell CH-139 Jet Ranger. On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Royal Canadian Air Force officially received its first twin-engine Airbus…

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

InFO 26012 explains all reporting requirements for these carriers, which involves compiling an annual report to share with the Certificate Management Office for the FAA to review.

North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) has opened a new passenger terminal in Bridgeport, West Virginia, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new terminal is intended to provide a modern…

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has found that a maintenance work light was left inside the left… The post ATSB report finds Qantas A380 flew two sectors with work light inside wing…

SWISS has announced it is adjusting its fleet at the Geneva base for summer 2027. The airline will replace two Airbus A220-300s with two Airbus A320neo…

The low-cost carrier awaits final FAA approval to launch its transatlantic route. Tickets will be available starting next week.

The low-cost carrier is awaiting final FAA approval to launch its transatlantic route. Tickets will be available starting next week.

Alaska-based Ryan Air has taken delivery of its first Saab 340B F from Jetstream Aviation Capital. The freighter, with serial number 340B-329, was handed over on August 4 and is expected…

Could DJI actually escape the Pentagon’s blacklist? A new court ruling suggests it’s no longer out of the question.

Probable Cause: The mechanic’s improper installation of the alternator wiring connections, which resulted in electrical arcing and thermal damage to the airplane.