Civil aviation news
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August 17, 2026
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The aircraft landed safely, but has yet to return to the skies following the incident.
The U.S. military, scrambling to rebuild depleted stocks of high-tech weaponry, awarded Raytheon $22.9 billion to dramatically boost Tomahawk production.
Awards are available for students, professional aviation mechanics/engineers, and commercial helicopter pilots. VAI is offering four scholarships for 2027 to help students, aviation maintenance…
Latvia’s prime minister didn’t hedge his language. Andris Kulbergs called today’s bondholder vote “the last chance to really save airBaltic”
Summit Aviation has named Victor Kriger chief financial officer. Kriger joined the company July 27 and will oversee Summit Aviation’s financial strategy, planning, reporting and decision support…
David P Cummins has been sworn in as the eighth Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following his confirmation by the Senate. Cummins will lead a workforce of…
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce that its U.S. maintenance facility, Rotortrade MRO Latrobe, has received Mexico’s Workshop Certificate Convalidation…
New propulsion architecture is one of several options being investigated by the airframer for its future Evo variant of the twin-turboprop. Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR hopes by the end of…
How do female pilots stay composed and able to decide under stress? A DAeC workshop in Oerlinghausen addresses human factors and communication.
AW | 2026 08 17 11:25 | AIRLINES ROUTES / AIRPORTS British Airways cancels 19 routes from London/Gatwick British Airways has announced that it has removed nineteen routes from its schedule for the…
Expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies now have improved access to a higher level of care thanks to Native Air and LifeGuard. The Roswell-based emergency air medical provider can now carry a…
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TAP Air Portugal announced its new route from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto. From October 25, TAP will connect the city of Porto directly to Sal Island in Cabo…
Future grounds for political interference in Brazil could be environmental defense; the rights of indigenous peoples; the lack of protection of water springs; the…
One connection will operate year-round, while the others are seasonal.
The Lufthansa subsidiary has been struggling with losses in Geneva for years. Having already cut weak routes, Swiss is now targeting its fleet: two Airbus A320neo will replace 2027…
Flybondi has gone more than three months failing to pay severance, compensation and voluntary retirement packages. Former employees organized themselves, grew bold and protested in…
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Air Baltic's creditors have approved changes to the terms of a €380 million bond with a 14.5% interest rate maturing in 2029. The vote, held on 14 August and…
Air conditioning, modernized Garmin avionics, and recent engine work highlight composite cruiser.
A Cirrus SR20 of the French Air and Space Force made an emergency landing on 17 August 2026 on the D113, in Salon-de-Provence. The training aircraft caught fire afterwards. The student…
A couple from Dortmund won a partial refund of their cruise fare before the Rostock Regional Court. The lawsuit was over the onboard nudist area, which in the view…
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will once again connect Scandinavia with India from 1 October 2026 via…
By: Hispaviación Editorial Staff Photo: Fraunhofer IDMT/Hannes Kalter The development presented by Fraunhofer IDMT reflects a key evolution in the architecture of counter-drone (C-UAS) systems:…
AirZeta, the relaunched operation of Air Incheon following the integration of Asiana Airlines’ cargo arm, has reaped the fruits of the enlarged freight business. Recently released financials for…
The Excellence in Safety Management Award honors a professional who shows outstanding dedication to safety in an MRO facility or repair shop.
Brussels Airlines announced on August 17, 2026, a significant increase in the capacity it offers to Europe’s far… The post Brussels Airlines expands Arctic network with services to Norway and…
Duplicate call signs put two American Airlines flights on the same frequency near Phoenix.
17-08-2026 Unmanned aircraft pose a growing challenge for protecting critical infrastructure, airports, military facilities and mass events. Photo…
From August 1 to 14, young pilots flew in Aalen-Elchingen for the junior world title. In the end, the German athletes came away with three individual medals and team gold…
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Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer subsidiary, and RV Connex sign an agreement to support the regulation of advanced air mobility in Thailand.
The new station brings IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate network to around 100 approved locations worldwide, including 13 in the Asia-Pacific region.
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