Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 16, 2026
What to Know A fire broke out in a luggage container moments before it was due to be loaded onto a British Airways flight at Milan Malpensa, with a lithium battery suspected as the cause. In This…
The boneyard bids farewall to its last Warthogs.
Etihad Airways will further strengthen its presence at Brussels Airport by increasing its Brussels–Abu Dhabi service from seven to 11 weekly flights from 15 December 2026. In addition to its…
Volotea arrives in Clermont-Ferrand and opens a direct route to Porto from 6 November 2026, with two flights a week year-round.
How to plan for the return of war in Europe when you have one of the smallest armed forces on the continent? That is the dilemma Austrians have faced for four years…
Why did Concorde's nose droop? The answer lies in delta-wing aerodynamics, triple-redundant hydraulics, and a 250-knot rule every crew followed.
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The Six The F-106 Delta Dart (dubbed “Six” by her aircrews) all-weather interceptor was developed from the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger. Originally designated F-102B, it was redesignated F-106 because…
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Emirates SkyCargo becomes the first operator of the converted Boeing 777-300ERSF. Successful maiden flight between Hong Kong and Dubai carrying 100 tonnes of cargo.
The Wooden Wonder The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was one of the most versatile British combat aircraft of the Second World War. It was known affectionately as the “Mossie” to its crews and was also…
With the privatization of Intercargo left void, the Argentine handling company closes stopovers where it collects revenue in dollars. The management of the profitable company adjusts and downsizes…
Researchers reveal a Boeing 737 physical access cybersecurity vulnerability, highlighting future aviation security challenges. The post This $100 Device Can Hack Boeing 737 in Under a Minute…
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Volare Hangars has unveiled preliminary site renderings for an 80-acre development at Oshkosh Aviation Park. Located at Wittman Regional Airport, the project will feature diverse hangar layouts, a…
After delivering the first vehicles to Germany, Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance took a new step to advance the assembly of the Patria 6x6 CAVS destined for the Bundeswehr…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. When it comes to self-propelled artillery — mobile, armoured gun systems that can fire and rapidly relocate... The post India vs China…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s rapidly expanding defence startup ecosystem has taken another significant step forward with Kalavinka Technologies unveiling the... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd’s (SDAL) Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone system has drawn attention not just for its... The post Bhargavastra’s…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Indian aerospace startup RedSaffron Aerospace has announced its latest hard-kill counter-UAS platform, DHVANI 2.0, a high-speed quad-tailsitter…
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This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The strategic partnership between the Adani Group and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has sparked speculation that the... The post Could…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s emerging electric aviation ecosystem, led by companies such as The ePlane Company and BluJ Aerospace, has... The post India’s eVTOL Startups…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. (HoverIt), a defence-technology company headquartered in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, today... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Uranium Corporation of India Limited chairman-cum-managing director Dr K Anand Rao on Saturday said UCIL is committed... The post UCIL aims to boost…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has secured a licence from the US Treasury’s Office of... The post ONGC gets US licence to resume…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Just over a year after Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has shared finer details... The post India’s tolerance should…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Qatar denied claims that it had detained Iranian pilots, describing them as misleading amid ongoing diplomatic efforts... The post Qatar Denies…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Nuclear plant operators need to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both for... The post Department of Atomic…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Asif Ali Zardari, the President of Pakistan has managed to invite the ire of the Indian screenwriting... The post Javed Akhtar lashes out against…
A veteran Australian aircraft engineer has been awarded AU$40,000 (about US$28,044) in compensation after being sacked following a 17-minute delay to a Singapore Airlines flight.
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Turkish Airlines now carries around twice as many passengers as British Airways, supported by rapid fleet growth and Istanbul's expanding hub. The post Turkish Airlines Is Now Twice the Size of…
Delta doubles down on long-haul luxury with a premium-heavy A330neo layout aimed at top transatlantic routes.
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The widebody had departed Munich and had to return after two hours in the air, with reported damage to the landing gear and a possible tail strike
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