Civil aviation news
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August 16, 2026
Airside works at Ezeiza airport, which began on 1 August, face risks due to lack of government funding to equip ANAC with vehicles and communications systems…
American Airlines launched six new nonstop transatlantic routes in 2026, connecting US hubs with Edinburgh, Budapest, Prague, Athens, Zurich and Milan
A luggage container caught fire at Milan Airport just before it was loaded onto a packed British Airways flight bound for London Heathrow.
In the evening at Milan Malpensa there were several diversions to other airports due to thunderstorms and cumulonimbus clouds. Diverted flights: U23516 Brindisi to Turin…
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner overran the runway at Munich Airport during takeoff, striking its tail before climbing.
Delta Air Lines (DL) is reconsidering the ideal size of its domestic First Class cabins after an unusual Airbus A321neo configuration produced stronger paid demand than expected. The post Delta’s 44…
The carrier is deploying the type on both domestic and international flights.
A baggage container caught fire at Milan Malpensa. The LD-3 type container was on the apron on a vehicle used to handle cargo hold containers. It was not far from the aircraft where it…
Discover which aircraft are quietly retiring in 2026, why airlines are replacing them, and how modern jets are reshaping global fleets.
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The United States lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war against Iran, equivalent to roughly a quarter of the American fleet of the model. The scale of the losses draws…
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Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) non-stop flight AI 187 from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) was diverted to Vienna (VIE) on August…
Virgin Galactic has again delayed the return of its suborbital commercial flights and now expects to carry out the first mission of its new Delta-class spacecraft in February 2027. The schedu…
easyJet is launching an exclusive Strasbourg-Bristol route from 20 November 2026, with two flights a week for the Christmas and winter season.
How does the Ident function on the transponder work, when should it be in GND mode, and what does that have to do with ADS-B? Every button explained.
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Embraer hands over the first C-390 Millennium to the Czech Republic, just 20 months after the order. A key delivery for Prague-Kbely airbase.
The project aims to connect Galicia with Europe, though questions remain about the rollout.
The project aims to connect Galicia with Europe, although questions remain about the rollout.
With 5,000 units sold in 36 years, Robinson Helicopters’ R44 remains the best-selling light civil helicopter. Robinson certified the R44 in 1990 and delivered the first unit in 1993…
Air France elevates its La Première lounge in Paris-CDG: Alain Ducasse gastronomy, an enlarged Sisley spa, exceptional design and a work by Jean-Michel Othoniel.
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AW | 2026 08 16 12:49 | AIRLINES / INDUSTRY Airline adds eighth aircraft of 20 Embraer E190-E2 Mexicana de Aviación took a new step in its growth and recovery process with the…
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United Airlines turns the middle seat into a shared tray table in the Economy Plus row of its Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
The airline's first A220 is being assembled and is expected to be delivered next November.
The first A220 for the airline is being assembled, with delivery expected next November.
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Emirates will deploy its four-class Airbus A380 to Delhi from 25 October. Premium Economy will be offered on all Dubai-Delhi flights.
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Airlines receive the first IL-114-300s as part of the state program seeking to make Russian commercial aviation independent.
In 2026, Ryanair pilots benefit from competitive European short-haul airline salaries, stable roster patterns, productivity-based pay and strong command upgrade opportunities. The post Ryanair Pilot…
New drone tariffs sent Unusual Machines stock to a record high. Donald Trump Jr. sits on its advisory board. Here is the public timeline that changed my mind.
Aircalin's first Airbus A350-900 has received its tail fin in the new livery in Toulouse. Here's the production schedule ahead of its delivery in December 2026.
Operators including United Airlines and Air Canada back the alternative-propulsion project.
Operators such as United Airlines and Air Canada are backing the alternative propulsion project.
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