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August 17, 2026

Saudia Cargo has expanded its international network with a new route, connecting Dhaka to Frankfurt. Bangladesh serves as a vital manufacturing and export hub in Asia, particularly for ready-made…

Cathay Cargo and ACW open registration for 20 August at 4pm Hong Kong time webinar on Greater Bay Area perishables With around 86 million consumers and growing demand for premium imported food…

All operationally active Malaysia Airlines (MH) pilots have tested negative for drugs after Malaysia Aviation Group completed the first phase of a mandatory screening programme on August 15, 2026…

David P. Cummins has been confirmed as the eighth Administrator of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Cummins was confirmed by the US Senate on 7 August and has since been sworn…

“DSV share price is down 11% YTD (year to date), a meaningful underperformance vs. European logistics peers up 18-23% YTD. While investors are willing to attribute valuation multiples close to…

An incident in US airspace has highlighted the risks of duplicate call signs in civil airline traffic. On the flight route between Chicago, Illinois, and Phoenix in…

Chile's PDI Metropolitan Tactical Reaction Brigade to take part in Ameripol Águilas Network training
Chile's Metropolitan Tactical Reaction Brigade (BRTMET), part of the Investigative Police (PDI), confirmed it will take part in the first international training of the Network of Units…

Chile's ambassador to Israel, Gabriel Zaliasnik, visited the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center to learn how the Israeli intelligence community…

Chilean Navy fires the LAV III cannon in unprecedented exercise on snowy terrain in the Aysén Region
LAV III vehicles from the IM N°41 Hurtado Combat Support Battalion of the Expeditionary Amphibious Brigade (BAE), assigned to the Chilean Navy's Amphibious Task Force, carried out an exercise…

EGYPTAIR offers 105 tonnes of freight capacity each week on its scheduled flights out of Istanbul to Cairo EGYPTAIR and Globe Air Cargo share common values in flexibility and customer-centricity…
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Royal Air Maroc Cargo is the only African carrier to directly connect Africa with the U.S. West Coast Its Casablanca (CMN) – Los Angeles (LAX) service launched on 7 June 2026 with thrice-weekly…

Air Canada reported record second-quarter operating revenues of CA$6.3 billion for 2026, supported by strong demand across its network. The Canadian flag carrier posted adjusted EBITDA of CA$719…

The AI boom is putting a strain on the US high-and-wide transport system, from ports to rail and barges. A deluge of large components for data centres, and an even larger one of power equipment, are…
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Leav Aviation launched the route from Cologne/Bonn airport to Aleppo on Monday (17 August). The Syrian city is served on Mondays and Saturdays.
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Time-critical logistics specialist Priority Freight is celebrating 30 years in business. Founded in 1996, Priority Freight began by providing urgent road freight solutions for manufacturers…

The addition of Kuala Lumpur to the Constant Climate network further strengthens IAG Cargo’s ability to transport high-value time and temperature-sensitive shipments quickly and securely across the…

Anyone who wants to make the right decisions in critical situations must know their own abilities. In a workshop, female pilots learn to navigate between human factors…

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Vietnam's aviation authority released the first official details of the incident, which left the Dreamliner stopped on the runway after it returned

Gol Linhas Aéreas (GOL), part of Abra Group, has announced changes to its senior leadership, with André Fehlauer set to take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September 2026. Celso Ferrer…
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Discover the world of airline pilot salaries, where earnings are determined by factors like seniority, aircraft type, and annual flying hours.

Vizgard, which is developing an AI-enabled drone observation platform, has reached the final stage of the international Drone Capability Coalition ISR competition following successful UK The post…
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Air France is deploying its new La Première cabin on the Boeing 777-300ER between Paris-CDG and San Francisco.

According to Fernández Onofre, these technologies make it possible to develop and refine skills in controlled environments; reduce the risks associated with using live ammunition; assess performance…

Credit: Roberto CaiafaWith this set of technologies, the TAS could replace helicopters in certain tactical progression operations, reducing the exposure of ground personnel and…

Byline: Roberto CaiafaThe company states that the TAS could replace helicopters in certain tactical progression operations, reducing the exposure of ground personnel and…
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Cabo Verde Airlines will temporarily reduce flights between Cabo Verde and Providence, on the US East Coast, to once a week between 11 and 16 September…

YARI V6X is an enterprise-grade FMUv6X modular flight controller and autopilot platform for demanding small

Ethiopian Airlines veteran Aman Wole Gurmu has taken over as CEO of Zambia Airways, bringing nearly two decades of aviation and commercial experience to drive growth and connectivity.

There is a strange thing that happens towards the end of a long test day.