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August 12, 2026
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Agreements establish local maintenance capability for Poland's fleet of 96 AH-64E attack helicopters

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s decision not to seek reappointment marks a significant leadership transition for the Tata Group and comes at a critical juncture for Air India. N…

Pristina removed the large "Free Ukraine" banner that for four years had symbolised Kosovo's support for Kiev in the war against Russia, after the president...
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From the courtroom to the deal table: Archer Aviation buys its former eVTOL rival Wisk Aero, along with SkyGrid and Insitu, from Boeing.

Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Dayton, Ohio-based defence technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, in a move that will significantly expand its presence in the…

For the solar eclipse on 12 August, Airnav Radar is introducing a new 3D visualisation. Users will be able to follow the astronomical event live from 15:00 UTC directly on the virtual globe of…

Unfortunately the situation regarding the Etna eruption has not changed, and this morning at 8 SAC issued an update indicating the continued suspension of operations at the airports of Catania and…

For some time, both Air France and KLM have trialled paid catering in economy class on select European routes. Now, from 25 October 2026, on all…

Following the earthquakes recorded in various regions of Colombia, Avianca activated a support plan for passengers affected by disruptions to their itineraries. The airline put…

At least five airports in Colombia remain without commercial operations due to damage from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country on 10 August. The terminals…

For the first time since 2021, passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean posted a year-on-year contraction after the indicator fell 2.3% last June. The Association…

Munich Airport became the first in Germany to reach Level 1 of the Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) programme…

Istanbul Airport, Turkey, became Europe's busiest terminal in July 2026, displacing its counterpart Heathrow, UK, which used the situation to…

The five airports operated by the Hawaii Department of Transportation reached Level 3 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation…

The South Korean airline T’way Air, based in Daegu, is preparing to overhaul its operating model. The company intends, as part of a planned rebranding to Trinity…
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Artificial intelligence runs loose in American's booking office.
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Air China will fly the Chinese narrowbody from Beijing to Mongolia on Wednesday, taking the aircraft beyond China on scheduled passenger service for the first time

Colombia's Civil Aviation Authority has released an updated report on the operational status of the country's airport infrastructure following the required technical inspections…

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DALLAS — An American Eagle flight operating between Dallas/Fort Worth and Lexington was forced to declare a fuel emergency and make an unscheduled landing in Indiana after severe thunderstorms…

Istanbul Airport overtook London Heathrow in passenger numbers in July. The Turkish hub counted 8.15 million travellers, compared with 7.9 million at Heathrow. While…

A newly delivered Airbus A220-300 belonging to Croatian carrier Croatia Airlines had to divert back to Zagreb three times in a single day due to unspecified technical problems…
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a sale-and-leaseback agreement with the Saudia group for four new Boeing 777Fs. The Dubai-based lessor will buy the aircraft from the national carrier […]…

Dublin Airport delivered its busiest month on record in July 2026, handling 3,839,635 passengers – a 2.3% year‑on‑year increase – as sustained summer travel, strong inbound tourism and exceptional…
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Archer Aviation is acquiring three Boeing subsidiaries focused on autonomous aircraft, airspace management and unmanned systems, a deal that will significantly expand the electric aircraft maker’s…

India has expanded its electronic visa network by notifying 11 additional international entry points for eligible foreign nationals holding Indian e-Visas. The post India Makes Travel Easier, 11 New…

Aviación Digital, Sp.– Expanding airport capacity is one of the key levers for absorbing traffic growth at major European hubs and their surrounding region. According to the…

India's Ministry of Defence has told the parliamentary defence committee, in a report, that the country has taken steps to join the France-led…

An armada of aerial and surface drones scouting ahead of the main body of traditional helicopters, jets and ships is a step closer to reality following trailblazing work by the Royal Navy. Using a…

In early August, European aerobatic pilots trained for several days at the Spitzerberg flight sports centre. Photo report by Patrick Huber for Austrian Wings.