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August 15, 2026

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Flores, causing severe damage. Komodo Airport, important for tourism, was also affected.
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A Ryanair Boeing 737 800 suffered a serious in flight incident on July 10 after a fan blade broke away from its right engine and sent debris into the aircraft fuselage. The post Ryanair 737 Window…

Manufacturer posted record revenue in the second quarter on the back of individual component sales.

The Second Naval Zone of the Chilean Navy held the first Technological Innovation seminar in the Biobío Region, an initiative aimed at promoting digital transformation, the…
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The aircraft suddenly dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people.

SAC, the company that manages Catania airport, reports that following the volcanic activity alert level change from RED to ORANGE, the reopening of sectors…

The VOA+SC program envisions up to R$22.56 million in public funds to create connections between Florianópolis and inland airports

CEO Francisco Gomes Neto says smaller narrowbody could complement larger aircraft as the Abra Group prepares to introduce the E195-E2

Special Forces operators from the Chilean and United States armed forces concluded the second edition of the joint combined exercise Pacific Dagger 2026 on Friday, August 14…

Chisinau airport in Moldova published its traffic results, in percentage terms, for its main destinations. Antalya tops the list…

On Saturday, Aug. 15, a burst water main on Inner Road West prevented access to the central terminal area (CTA) of London’s Heathrow airport (LHR). Roads were closed at approximately 06:00 a.m. BST…
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Japan Airlines dominates the world's busiest Airbus A350-900 routes in 2026, while other carriers across Asia make the rest top seven.

Air India (AI) plans to retrofit 16 additional Boeing 787-8 aircraft in 2027 as Tata Group’s airline continues a major fleet transformation programme. The post Air India to Modernize 16 More Boeing…

The agreements with Fastjet, Air Peace and Africa World Airlines will let Etihad passengers reach various destinations across the continent starting in November 2026, with the launch…

Controller acted to separate converging outbound and inbound services on Chicago O’Hare route. Air-ground radio communications have revealed that a controller at Phoenix had to resolve an…
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· Emirates operates 14 weekly flights between London Stansted and Dubai with its Boeing 777s, connecting customers to its network of over 135 destinations worldwide. Emirates has welcomed its…

New opportunities for international visibility for the Tuscan Maremma resort through the global network specializing in luxury travel and tailor-made experiences. The Sense…

Nominations are open for the annual “State of Tourism Gala & Hospitality Awards,” presented by American Bank | Prosperity Bank. The event honors the people and businesses that, with…

A few days ago this model completed its 100,000th training sortie in the Netherlands. For this Saturday 15 August 2026 photo, one of the last thirteen Pilatus PC-7 Turbo…

Source: Argentine Ministry of Defense. Argentina’s participation in the Americas Security Forum strengthens its presence in hemispheric security cooperation mechanisms and…

"My experience as a professor at the War Academy was also key to taking on this academic, pedagogical and leadership challenge," he said. Strengthening cooperation between…

Defense Minister Fernando Barros responded to the speech by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth before regional defense ministers, distancing himself…
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"Panamax 2026 demonstrated what we can achieve when the United States, Panama and our partners train toward a common goal and act in a coordinated manner," he added. A responsibility of…

The Chilean Embassy in Seoul and the acting Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard, Chang In-Shik, held a meeting to discuss the implementation of the agreement…

Etihad Airways celebrates its inaugural flight to Tashkent, sold out, opening a new gateway to Central Asia. The airline launches a daily non-stop service between Abu…
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Etihad Guest launches partnership with COSMILE by STARLUX AirlinesEtihad Guest members will be able to redeem miles for Business and Economy flights across the STARLUX network from 11…

Etihad Airways today announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting on 17 December 2026 with four weekly flights until 21 March 2027…

Through a proprietary platform, the Italian TMC incorporates Riskline's Travel Risk Intelligence services and strengthens support for companies in managing travel-related risks…

Music tourism keeps growing and remains one of the main drivers of experiential travel. According to the BIT Observatory, in 2025 music events generated over 11…

Singapore Airlines SQ22 returned to Singapore after a hydraulic issue before safely resuming its Newark flight with a replacement. The post Singapore Airlines A350 Pilots Operating New York Flight…