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August 16, 2026

The first A220 for the airline is being assembled, with delivery expected next November.

The airline's first A220 is being assembled and is expected to be delivered 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.

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…