Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 17, 2026
Waterways the world over are contending with all manner of chaos, especially the Panama Canal where congestion is worsening as a consequence of the war in the Middle East and low-water restrictions…
TAAG Angola Airlines has successfully transported two adult lions from South Africa to Nigeria via Angola. The lions, weighing approximately 200 kgs each, began their journey in Johannesburg, South…
Croatia's popular peninsula has a big soft spot for beach holidaymakers and food lovers, but also for active travellers! How about a bike trip along a former railway line?…
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Aman Wole Gurmu joined the carrier from Ethiopian Airlines on 1 August. Zambia Airways has appointed Aman Wole Gurmu as its new chief executive, replacing Thomas Gabreyohannes Woldesenbet. Gurmu…
In the second edition held in 2017, first place went to Tank Group N°7 Guías and second place to Cecombac. The 2018 National Tank Competition was won by the Group…
Weeze Airport has begun construction of a new arrivals terminal to adapt its handling capacity to sustained passenger growth. As part of a ceremonial…
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The US Department of Homeland Security bought ten aircraft for $464 million to deport immigrants. But many of the Boeing 737s have so far sat idle, while other jets…
Alfor Aviation (Alfor) has advanced plans for a £50 million aircraft conversion campus at Teesside International Airport following a visit to the site by the company’s senior leadership. The visit…
Big hearted staff at Birmingham Airport (BHX) are on target to smash their pledge to raise £250,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital by 2028 having raised in excess of £200,000 in just 18 months…
South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) in the UK have deployed a remotely operated drone above London Waterloo station. The drone The post First remotely controlled drone…
Lufthansa is adjusting the deployment of its Airbus A380 in early 2027, shifting capacity from the US to Asia. Between 16 January and 26 February, the airline will fly twice daily with the…
It seems we passed day 1,000 of the Red Sea diversions. It’s a case that teaches us how long underlying issues can prevail unresolved. Whilst at the beginning we would have thought this could only…
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The Airbus A330-200 FAB 2902 has been grounded since last year. The conversion of the two aircraft to the MRTT standard, promised four years ago, has still not taken place
Cargo airlines serving India are adapting and responding to the operational disruption at Mumbai Airport by reorganising services out of Navi Mumbai International (NMIA), Adani Group’s newest…
“Toni e furmini”, besides meaning thunder and lightning in Florence, was used in the past when Luca Toni played for Fiorentina. Today we can use it another way, more fitting, for the…
Sumit Singh of Simple Flying sits down with Montréal International to explore how the city became one of the world's leading aerospace hubs. From a 43,000-strong aerospace workforce and a fully…
The carrier had planned a daily A380 service to this destination, but two daily flights will now exist. Find out more here!
SAS announced this week that from 1 October this year it will once again connect Scandinavia and India with a year-round direct route between the cities of Copenhagen…
This note is different from all the ones we usually publish. There is no weapons system, no exercise, no tender. This is a note to talk to you. The media landscape has been changing since the…
AMAC Aerospace Turkey has redelivered three Boeing 737 aircraft following the completion of maintenance work at its facility in Bodrum. The first aircraft, a VIP Boeing BBJ 737-900 operated by a…
KNETCO and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) have signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure The post…
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has appointed of Alison Wyrick-Mendoza as vice president of marketing, communications and strategic programs. This is a The post…
KNETCO and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) have signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure and support…
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Gates K1 and L2A have officially reopened at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the 300 million USD ElevateT3 modernisation project. The initiative…
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces has said that US President Donald Trump’s decision to return to steam… The post France says Trump’s EMALS reversal poses no risk to future aircraft carrier…
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Government plans to lease at least 10 Brazilian-built jets, with the E195-E2 emerging as the logical candidate to replace older Boeing 737s
Since the Houthis began attacking ships in the Red Sea in October 2023, the Suez Canal has been the missing link for containerships sailing from Asia to Europe. The arithmetic was straightforward…
Hong Kong Air Cargo has become the first international carrier to operate from Navi Mumbai International Airport. The milestone has been made possible through extensive planning, commercial…
TAAG Angola Airlines moves two adult lions from Johannesburg to Lagos via Luanda. Extensive planning and dedicated handling procedures were implemented throughout the operation, including…
The City Airport Train (CAT) has gradually suspended its regular rail service between Wien Mitte station and Vienna Airport, replacing it with a rail replacement bus service…
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