Civil aviation news
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August 12, 2026
In case you missed it: HappyRobot’s $150m Series C recently valued the freight AI startup at $1.2bn. But as CH Robinson’s headcount drops and the industry races to automate, the real question is who…
General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has partnered with Sweden’s TRAKKA Systems to offer the TrakkaCam TC-375 imaging system as an integrated equipment option for the Do228 NXT. The agreement…
Military officials argue that they lack the staffing, budget, specific training and appropriate legal framework for these police functions, maintaining that the State must exhaust its…
AI appears poised to transform freight forwarding. And the industry’s biggest players are finally starting to put numbers on it. Kuehne+Nagel told investors at its Q2 earnings call that AI…
As the initial market challenges from the Iran conflict subside, chief executive Marcus Schnabel sees a flexible approach as carrier focuses on “sustainable growth”. When Max Kownatzki took the helm…
US Space Force General Michael Guetlein, director of the “Golden Dome for America” program, said on August 11,… The post Golden Dome chief warns program stops in October without new funding appeared…
A new Surface Movement Radar (SMR) system has been installed at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey as part of a wider programme to modernise air traffic control infrastructure. US…
Chile's ambassador to Israel, Gabriel Zaliasnik , recently visited Palmachim Base , one of that country's most important facilities in the aerospace and…
The Lounge at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station has officially commenced service. The opening ceremony was officiated by Mr Song Hoi See, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Plaza Premium Group (5th…
Istanbul Airport continues to expand its capacity and is ready to make a bold move. Local industry sources have reported that the fourth runway is expected to open…
FlightPath3D, a developer of inflight map technology, has been included in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies based in the USA for the second consecutive year The post…
Vertical Aerospace has secured financing commitments of approximately $100 million from existing and new investors as it moves into the The post Vertical Aerospace Secures $100 Million to Advance…
UK-based aircraft developer Skyfly Technologies has signed a letter of intent with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to establish The post Skyfly and FDOT Sign LOI for Florida Advanced…
Representatives from Spanish company Indra Sistemas presented at the Chilean Army's Llaitún Intelligence Regiment No. 2 integrated counter-drone and electronic warfare systems and capabilities…
Chile's Minister of National Defense, Fernando Barros , departed this Monday, August 10, for Panama in response to an invitation from the United States government, through the Southern Command of the…
The heavy rains and river overflows that marked the recent storm in Chile left several communities isolated in different regions of the country. From the very first moment, the Prefecture…
Hyde County Emergency Medical Services, Code Blue Resources and personal eVTOL manufacturer Pivotal have announced “a national first that could reshape emergency medical response in rural America,”…
The Chilean Army's Mountain School will hold, from August 24 to 30, the 58th session of the seminar of the International Association of Mountain Military Schools (IAMMS), made up of 20…
The Government of Canada will provide up to 49.5 million CAD to upgrade the runway and access road at Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport in the Northwest Territories. The investment is being provided…
Ryanair has signed a five-year technology partnership with Google Cloud, under which the airline will deploy cloud, artificial intelligence and collaboration tools across its workforce as it…
The opening ceremony of COP Internacional 2026, held yesterday at São Paulo Expo, in São Paulo (Brazil), kicked off three days dedicated to public security.
In addition, the United States plans to contribute two million dollars to fund an initiative aimed at developing airspace surveillance capabilities and unmanned aerial…
The solutions on display show the range of innovations being developed and the interest in extending their application to different states in Brazil.The upcoming articles in the…
An Air China COMAC C919 flight has successfully landed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, marking the first time the Chinese… The post COMAC C919 touches down in Mongolia completing first international…
From January to July 2026, Aena's network of airports in Spain recorded 190,652,815 travelers (4% more than in 2025), representing a lower growth rate than that recorded in the…
Emirates continues to offer passengers greater flexibility, with options ranging from free date changes to a comprehensive travel insurance policy, a first for the industry. These solutions…
A Pivotal eVTOL aircraft has been used to respond to two live 911 emergency calls in Hyde County, North Carolina, with a flight-trained paramedic reaching The post Pivotal eVTOL completes live…
The airports of the Aena Group (made up of 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London-Luton Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed…
West Star Aviation has brought Bryan Dunn on board as Director of Gulfstream Business Development. Dunn has nearly 30 years of experience in business aviation and has worked extensively with…
