Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 16, 2026
Budget execution will be spread over four fiscal years: €50,000 in 2026, €500,000 in 2027, €400,000 in 2028 and €24,050 in 2029, completing the €974,050 total. A…
The DIU has determined that the system has demonstrated its ability to respond to an operational need of the US Navy related to small USVs capable of moving…
Lockheed Martin says it is accelerating production while preparing new flight test campaigns. The company believes the ability to neutralize numerous drones with a single…
Delta quietly ended all 717 flights from Minneapolis in May 2026. The DC-9 family had been flying from MSP for 60 years.
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Oviedo City Council will install a Russian-designed cannon from the Trubia Arms Factory in a roundabout in this parish — specifically the M1931/37 122/46mm model, which is currently…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Indian defence technology company Gridbots Technologies has unveiled the Gridbots Raptor, an advanced multispectral optronic imaging payload... The…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for transforming India into a global hub... The post Defence production increased 4…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. From the historic ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that... The post Armed Naxalism Weakened…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Former Defence Secretary R.K. Mathur on Saturday recalled that before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first Independence Day... The post Ex-Defence…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) would have been protesting to “join us” had conditions... The post People in PoK would have…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Iran said on Saturday that Qatar was holding three of its pilots who had been missing since... The post Iran says Qatar holds 3 missing pilots as…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Tricolour now proudly flies on the hill of... The post Tricolour proudly flies on hill of…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday thanked the Foreign Ministries of several nations for their... The post MEA Thanks Several…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Joint forces on Saturday busted a terror hideout in J&K’s Poonch district and recovered a large cache... The post J&K: Terror Hideout Busted In…
This analysis will focus on major US airlines.
Qantas Airways (QF) is preparing for a new era of ultra long haul travel as it moves toward daily non stop flights between Sydney (SYD) and London (LHR) from October 2027. The post Qantas Reveals…
An aviation catastrophe appears to have been only narrowly averted at Munich International Airport (MUC) on Saturday after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner with as many as 274 passengers on…
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The 767 continues to have military and cargo usage, which will ensure it keeps flying for decades to come.
It's almost time: the first Boeing 737-8 MAX will arrive at TAROM, the Romanian flag carrier. On the fuselage there is a sticker stating that this is the first aircraft for the…
The post Updates on Tropical Storm/Hurricane Lala appeared first on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air .
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Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 overruns Munich runway, suffers tail strike, and returns safely as investigators probe the incident. The post Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Runway Overrun and Tail…
The United States Army chose the Robinson R66 as the helicopter for the force's new generation of pilot training. The aircraft will be used in the Flight School Next program, a…
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August 15, 2026
A combination of takeoff and landing problems will keep a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 grounded for a long time in Munich, Germany. Tail strike on takeoff Flight Vietnam Airlines VN34 from Munich…
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways has signed a partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE loyalty programme. The partnership marks the next stage in…
More New Zealanders will be able to travel between regional communities across the country as Air New Zealand and Air Chathams expand their partnership. For the first time, customers travelling […]
Key takeaway: The Court of International Trade’s ruling that IEEPA authorizes the President to revoke duty-free treatment for sub-$800 imports removes the last legal uncertainty hanging over a…
Some aviation hubs have almost become cities unto themselves.
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Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered an E195LR on a five-year operating lease to Air Montenegro, supporting the flag carrier’s continued growth and regional network…
Lufthansa Technik welcomes new talent: As Lufthansa Technik celebrates 70 years of vocational training this year, a new personal chapter is beginning for many young people. With the start of […]
A closer look at the reality of the current pilot hiring market, and what to expect in the near future.
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