Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 17, 2026
The recently concluded mediation agreement between the Lufthansa Group and the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit is slowing fleet expansion at subsidiary Lufthansa…
It has been a summer of sustainability firsts with airports across the globe demonstrating their green credentials, writes Joe Bates. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI)…
British low-cost carrier Easyjet is reportedly exploring commercial partnerships with established network airlines, industry sources say. At the centre of…
The insolvency proceedings of defunct Russian carrier Transaero, ongoing since 2017, could be discontinued. Russia's tax authority FNS has petitioned the arbitration court in St Petersburg…
The air show, which returned to Surfers Paradise over the weekend after its cancellation in 2025 due to beach erosion, has confirmed events for 2027 and 2028, with the Queensland government…
German leisure airline Condor is expanding its route network from Zurich airport in the 2027 summer schedule with two new European destinations. From 17 May…
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Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the operator of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), has proposed a 10-year master plan to increase the airport's annual passenger handling capacity…
New footage shows the full extent of the incident involving a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 in Munich. The aircraft rolled around 120 metres past the end of the runway before taking off. Also…
To go down the military path or the commercial path, the decision for prospective pilots is tough, and it brings very different pay realities.
When talking about electric aircraft, people usually think of the Slovenian side-by-side Pipistrel Velis Electro, closer to a microlight than anything else, or the German motor glider…
According to the association, the premises under consideration would belong to the Ministry of Defence and are adjacent to these residential blocks. The families have expressed…
Instead of relying solely on a single high-value, easily identifiable sensor, a force can deploy multiple small sensors that make full neutralisation harder for the adversary…
But, as we know, a twist of fate later crossed the company's path once again toward the public sector and governmental and political control. Before that, though, the new group…
In Brdy, we demonstrated that drones equipped with a mobile micro base station can quickly restore or extend coverage in difficult terrain.
By: Roberto CaiafaThe company states that the TAS could replace helicopters in certain tactical progression operations, reducing exposure for ground personnel and…
The statement does specify that the equipment intended for exhibitions will no longer be combat-capable and will be stripped of explosive components. Ukraine already uses…
Delivered by 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, the three-week FPV uncrewed aerial system course provides already qualified drone operators additional training on emerging UAS…
For the first time, Indian companies will produce fuselage sections for a locally developed rotorcraft. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has tapped two local companies to produce fuselage structures for…
ASL Aviation Holdings is expanding the fleet of its Australian subsidiary ASL Airlines Australia. By the end of 2026, four Boeing 737-800 BCF freighter conversions are to be added. The first is…
FPV (First Person View) drones are here to stay. More than a new category of weaponry, they represent a profound transformation in how military forces identify…
They sound almost the same - yet operate in completely different markets. Beyond the similarity in name, Ryanair and Rayaan Air have almost nothing in common.
Travel group Tui is reviewing the capacity of its Belgian airline Tuifly Belgium and is considering reducing the number of aircraft stationed in the country. Group CEO Sebastian…
The first Boeing 777-300ER destined for Ethiopian Airlines has arrived in Israel for conversion. The 16-year-old jet with serial number 38285 previously flew as SU-GDM for Egypt Air and belongs to…
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The US Navy destroyer USS Benfold suffered a critical failure in its generators while sailing through waters of the South China Sea, an incident that left it without power, forcing…
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Two American Airlines Boeing 737-800s were airborne in the same sector near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)… The post FAA probes two American Airlines 737s flying under same callsign…
China's government has renewed its five-year plan for civil aviation, charting the sector's course to 2030. The strategy paper sets out…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India has emerged as the most extensively upgraded and customised operator of the T-90 main battle tank... The post India Offers Its Battle-Tested…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) reportedly made an unusually urgent appeal to his Indian counterpart... The post Pakistan…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme is approaching another important milestone, with the Tejas Mk2 moving closer... The post HAL…
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