Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 13, 2026

US airline United Airlines has secured a financing agreement worth around 390 million US dollars. The partner in the transaction is the British…

The company-funded research flight ended shortly after takeoff as an investigation is opened; military and international programs remain unchanged

ST Engineering reported revenue of SG$6.57bn for the first half (H1) of 2026, up 11% year-on-year from SG$5.92bn, driven by growth across all three of its business segments. Earnings growth outpaced…

The company awarded the contract for the new VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) of the port of Rio Grande, following a tender by a local port authority under…

AP Møller-Mærsk’s (APMM) Q2 26 success story – wonderfully sold to investors today by a very convincing CEO Vincent Clerc, delivering his best performance ever, in my humble view – is not so much… ……

The transaction covers multiple disbursements to cover the maintenance services provided by GE Celma under the ABGF guarantee.

The transaction covers multiple disbursements to fund the maintenance services provided by GE Celma under the ABGF guarantee.

Flight cancellations and delays are looming at easyJet in France this coming weekend. Three cabin crew unions have called on flight attendants for Saturday and Sunday (August 15 and 16)…

Chilean Army demonstrates operational capabilities in reconnaissance exercise in Campos de Hielo Sur
Personnel of the Andean Divisional Company (CAD) No. 20 Cochrane of the Chilean Army's IV Division conducted reconnaissance in the general area of Campos de Hielo Sur, strengthening their…

Sicily’s Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) will remain closed until the early hours of August 14, 2026, as ash from Mount… The post Mount Etna ash shuts Catania Airport as 700 flights are canceled…

Battery-powered demonstrator is ‘representative’ of manufacturer’s planned ES-30 airliner. Electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace has carried out the maiden flight of its X1 demonstrator…

"Overseas contingents reflect a Spain that is supportive, firm in its international commitments and fully reliable as a Euro-Atlantic partner," Robles stated, who has emphasized…

The airline has asked the Italian government for authorization to extend one of its Milan flights to the Peruvian capital under fifth-freedom rights.

The airline requested authorization from the Italian Government to extend one of its flights to Milan to the Peruvian capital under fifth-freedom rights.

A Mi-24D Hind attack helicopter, designed in the former Soviet Union, once again played the role of enemy aircraft in a US military exercise. The aircraft's use took place…

French aircraft manufacturer DTA is expanding its presence in the US and opening an American site in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the center of the expansion is the JP1…

Severe thunderstorms forced an American Eagle E175 to abort approaches at Lexington and Louisville before diverting to Indiana.

Global handling of passenger baggage in air travel remains a vulnerable link in international travel operations. A detailed analysis of industry data shows clear…

Emirates has introduced several measures designed to give customers more flexibility when booking and managing flights, including free date changes, reduced refund fees and expanded travel insurance…

Perhaps not coincidentally, Qatar Airways stopped flying to this city last year. Find out more here!

Every takeoff is far more than just speeding up. In the background, a system quietly checks all engine parameters to keep the aircraft safe.

Chilean deputies seek to update and toughen rules on military espionage to address peacetime threats
On July 29, 2026, a bill identified as bulletin 18530-02 was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies, seeking to update the penalties applicable to espionage offenses and strengthen…

Aerospace manufacturer Boeing has just announced the appointment of Celso Ferrer as president of Boeing Latin America and the Caribbean, effective September 4, 2026. In this…

Group Concorde has been appointed GSSA for Vietjet Air Cargo in Japan and Indonesia, effective August 2026, taking responsibility for sales, customer engagement and market development in both…
.jpg)
Frankfurt Airport handled 6.2 million passengers in July, up 1.4 percent year-on-year, despite a 3.2 percent decline in aircraft movements as airlines cut capacity. Higher load factors and larger…

CargoLand by Liège Airport presents its e-commerce logistics model as a blueprint for building resilient, efficient cross-border flows and navigating increasingly complex EU customs, VAT and…
.jpg)
TrueNoord has delivered an Embraer E195LR to Air Montenegro on a five-year operating lease, supporting the carrier’s fleet and network expansion. The aircraft, MSN 19000471, was delivered in late…

The John F. Kennedy, the second Gerald R. Ford class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, left Newport News on Aug. 12 to commence acceptance trials before its handover to the U.S. Navy…

This year’s EAA AirVenture air show and fly-in at Oshkosh didn’t disappoint, with a record…

China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) has released a draft revision of its Air Traffic Management Rules for public consultation, introducing new provisions covering unmanned aerial The post…