Civil aviation news
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August 17, 2026
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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.
Most training focuses mainly on technical professions in areas of expertise like aircraft maintenance, engine maintenance, electronics and production technology.
Allegiant Air has announced a strategic expansion of its flight network with the addition of nine routes…
AW | 2026 08 17 10:46 | AIRLINES ALLIANCE SKY Airline's acquisition by Abra Group has been authorized. The Commission for the Defense of Free Competition of the National Institute for the Defense of…
South African Airways has appointed Koekie Mbeki as interim CEO with immediate effect. She replaces Matshela Seshibe, who was suspended during an internal process. What this is about…
Japanese e-commerce and financial services group Rakuten is helping German defense technology company Helsing pursue a sale of… The post Rakuten helps Helsing pitch HX-2 strike drone to Japan…
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The state airline flies an aging fleet, and the E195-E2 emerges as the logical candidate to replace the old Boeing 737s
17-08-2026 Aeronautical talent recruitment has become one of the most complex and critical challenges for the competitiveness of aerospace companies. The growing…
In February 2025, the Angoulême flying club received a Pipistrel Velis Electro. Fifteen months later, around fifteen pilots (including four instructors) are qualified to fly it. The two-seater…
Emirates' oldest Airbus A380 A6-EDF continues flying major UK and Asia routes from Dubai despite being over 20 years old. The post Where Emirates Fly its Oldest Ever Airbus A380 in the World?…
The Australian government has approved Sydney Airport’s Master Plan 2045, setting out the airport’s long-term growth strategy for the next two decades. The airport said the plan supports efforts to…
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Russia's first serial-production MC-21-310 completed its first long-range flight, in a new stage of the programme that aims to bring the Russian commercial jet into service and reduce…
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