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August 12, 2026
In early August, European aerobatic pilots trained for several days at the Spitzerberg flight sports centre. Photo report by Patrick Huber for Austrian Wings.
Heavy batteries have long limited how far drones can fly and how much they can carry. British engineering startup The Structural Battery Company (The SB Co.) believes the solution is to make the…
MADRID — In a unique fusion of commercial aviation and high-altitude astronomy, Spanish flag carrier Iberia is set to operate a special flight on 12 August to capture and broadcast the total solar…
Air Canada brings several financial investors on board for its Aeroplan frequent flyer programme. An investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse is acquiring, for C$2.5 billion…
Does The $2.66 Million Seat Inspection On 453 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Signal A New Era Of FAA Oversight?
The 737 MAX is still as safe as ever, but the FAA is being more careful in ensuring that.
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On a commercial American Airlines flight, synthetically produced, electricity-based fuel was used for the first time in the United States in regular passenger service…
Classic Wings surrendered its air operator certificate (AOC) in early August. The company, founded in 2021, no longer appears on the German aviation authority's list. Classic…
Despite reducing operations during the April-June quarter, Thai’s passenger revenues were up year on year. Thai Airways International saw quarterly profits plunge on the back of higher fuel costs…
A study by Mouser Electronics assesses the digitalization of German airports. Frankfurt leads the ranking ahead of Munich and Berlin Brandenburg.
Nearly 200 Airbus A330neo have been delivered worldwide so far. We show who are currently the largest operators of the model. A German airline makes it into the top 3.
Lyten and Modovolo announce a partnership in which Lyten's PA1205 3D Graphene-enhanced filament will power Modovolo's BFP modular 3D printing platform for aerospace, industrial and defense…
Its main mission is to provide the training required to obtain a helicopter pilot licence for personnel of the Armed Forces and the Civil Guard. The unit develops both…
Aerospace giant Boeing has reached a definitive agreement to sell three of its subsidiaries specialising in advanced air mobility to Archer Aviation, as announced…
These facilities are complemented by a well more than 150 metres deep, intended to guarantee the water supply year-round, as well as a henhouse and small livestock operations…
Allison Giddens started at Win-Tech in 2006 with no manufacturing background. Today, she helps run the company, leads workforce development programs and advocates for small businesses in government…
"At many points, the Sun's activity and those solar storms must be taken into account to minimise their impact on that onboard equipment." Solar wind and the solar storms that…
In this context, Boeing is working with Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence, Rohde & Schwarz and Hensoldt to build an industrial structure capable of developing and integrating in Germany the capabilities…
An Airbus A330-300 operated by Swiss International Air Lines had to make an unscheduled stopover at Dublin Airport while flying from Zurich to Boston. The reason…
A closer look at one of the most polished premium products in the world of global aviation.
Pakistan International Airlines is increasing its London Heathrow capacity at the start of the 2026/27 winter schedule. From 25 October, PIA will fly five times a week instead of three…
According to William Russell's 2026 expat analysis, the world's most welcoming countries combine excellent quality of life with inclusive cultures, strong healthcare systems, stable economies, and…
The Almogávares VI Paratrooper Brigade (BRIPAC) of the Spanish Army uses one of the world’s most modern assault rifles, the 7.62 mm SIG Sauer 716 DMR-category rifle.
The company is seeking to raise $40 million through the issue of 80,000,000 new shares at an offer price of $0.50 per share, implying an indicative pro forma market capitalisation of approximately…
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A Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft operated by Russian airline S7 Airlines ran off the end of the runway on 8 August 2026 while landing at Norilsk-Alykel Airport…
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David weigh in on the pros and cons of Jetstar’s new cabin baggage policy and unpack what it will mean for passengers.
The jumbo jet registered D-ABYO had to make an unscheduled landing in the Republic of the Congo. Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 is now back in Germany.
Danish carrier Danish Air Transport (DAT) will adjust flight times on the Saarbrücken–Berlin route from 31 August 2026. The afternoon rotation from…
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Sun Phu Quoc Airways will take on eight Airbus A330-200s that previously flew for American Airlines and, before that, US Airways. Four of the jets are due to join the Vietnamese…
An Emirates Airbus A380 landed in Jakarta for the first time. The world's largest passenger aircraft carried AC Milan back to Italy after the team played a friendly match against Chelsea FC in…
An Emirates Airbus A380 landed in Jakarta for the first time. The world’s largest passenger aircraft carried the AC Milan football team to Italy, after the team played a match…
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