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August 13, 2026

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is moving ahead with a 2.5 billion USD renovation of its S Concourse, with major construction scheduled to begin in 2027. The Port of Seattle Commission…

Unveiling of repainted jet coincides with renaming of Memphis airport for late corporation boss Frederick W. Smith

AirAsia Group reported it expects to reduce its operating capacity by between 20% and 25% during the third…

Eurowings gives decommissioned materials from its aircraft a second life. Together with Bag To Life, old seatbelts, headrest covers and other materials are turned into new…

The Argentine company officially reported that it took part in one of the leading business aviation gatherings in Latin America, strengthening its international presence and…

Airport Dimensions, operator of The Club VIP lounge at Jorge Chávez International Airport, has opened a new domestic departures lounge at the facility, expanding its premium travel portfolio at the…

Aviation is also playing a key role in moving aid to the regions affected by this week’s earthquake in Colombia. Satena scheduled for this Thursday…

Given the seismic emergency in Colombia, LATAM enabled free refunds and rebooking of tickets for one year, plus three special flights.

In response to the seismic emergency in Colombia, LATAM enabled no-cost ticket refunds and rebooking for one year, in addition to three special flights.

Foundation work has started on a new ground run-up enclosure (GRE) at Brussels Airport that is designed to reduce noise from aircraft engine testing after maintenance. The facility is set to be…

LEVEL, the low-cost long-haul airline belonging to IAG with its main base in…

The National Fire Agency’s National 119 Rescue Headquarters announced today that it has newly deployed two KUH-1 Surion firefighting helicopters to the Chungcheong-Gangwon 119 Aviation Unit based in…

AeroSouth Technology has launched a new line of self-aligning tailwheel fairings designed specifically for homebuilt aircraft.

Austria's Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, led by Minister Peter Hanke, is working together with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)…
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Embraer posted record 2Q26 revenue of $2.2 billion, up 23% year over year and its strongest second quarter ever. Adjusted

A power supply fault in the control tower at Barcelona-El Prat Airport caused significant delays and flight cancellations on Wednesday (August 12). Around 1:40 p.m., both…

For business aviation airports, where operational flexibility and service reliability are critical, infrastructure decisions are increasingly judged by their impact on day-to-day performance.

The exemption wouldn’t reduce experience requirements but would adjust the timing and documentation requirements to let students take the General Knowledge test earlier.

Facing one of the most difficult emergencies Colombia has faced in recent years, Avianca has placed its cargo and passenger transport operations at the service of relief efforts in the affected…

Premium leisure airline beOnd has opened its Winter 2026/27 schedule for bookings across its European network, introducing additional flexibility under what it calls its “Promise to Every Journey”…

WestJet has agreed to pay CA$4.5 million (US$3.2 million) to settle a decade-long class action lawsuit brought by… The post WestJet agrees to US$3.2 million settlement in harassment lawsuit appeared…
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the opening of Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) brand-new 121-foot air traffic control tower, replacing the old facility built in 1961. Over…

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed Strzala Architects, with Corgan as a subconsultant, to a consultancy framework established to support capital investment programmes across its airports…

Michigan is allocating $2 million to five advanced air mobility (AAM) projects aimed at testing drone and aerial technologies in The post Michigan Awards $2M to Five Advanced Air Mobility Projects…

Brussels Airport has begun construction of a new ground run-up enclosure (GRE) designed to significantly reduce noise from full-power aircraft engine tests following maintenance. The facility…

The revised plan is clearer about several important points, but many of the decisions still await testing and a second plan.

August 13, 2026: at a glance, it might look like an Air China Airbus A320 taking off here — nothing unusual about that. But look a little closer and it quickly becomes clear…

The technology is designed to give Menzies teams faster access to passport, visa and entry requirements at a point in the passenger journey where delays can affect aircraft departure times.

LATAM once again extended protective measures for passengers affected by the earthquake recorded in Colombia on August 10. The airline extended until August 23 the period…

Work on the airside of Ezeiza airport began on August 1st on runway 17-35. ANAC is the oversight and control authority. The National Government is not allocating the funds for…