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August 11, 2026

Following the earthquake in Colombia, Wingo has extended penalty-free changes and 100% refunds for tickets to Cali and Armenia through August 16

JetBlue cancels Boston to Barcelona flights after delayed pilot positioning, exposing ongoing crew and operational challenges. The post JetBlue Cancels Two European Flights After Pilots Failed to…

The US agency advances a US$30 million investment plan to digitalize air traffic control operations at the New Jersey hub.

The US FAA is moving forward with a $30 million investment plan to digitize air traffic control operations at the New Jersey terminal.

US leasing and investment firm 777 Partners has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter…

Despite this week's controversy, the Defense Ministry has told the Xunta de Galicia that it does not plan to object to the establishment in Ferrol of Europe's first plant of the…

The Etna eruption is starting to affect other airports too, even outside Italy. Malta is very close to Sicily, and the airport is warning prospective travelers of…

The Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics (Aerocivil) issued an updated report on the operational status of the…

Investigators posing as pilots found required charges were frequently incomplete or inconsistent.

The airline trade body urged Keiko Fujimori's new government to review airport fees to prevent the loss of connecting passengers and routes.

IATA reaches out to Peru's new government with an agenda focused on TUUA and works in Cusco and Lima
The organization representing airlines urged Keiko Fujimori's new government to review airport fees to avoid losing passengers and routes.

Delta is investigating a possible hoax Wi-Fi network on a Las Vegas-Atlanta flight after DEF CON 34, though no aircraft systems were hacked.

Sun Country Airlines is expected to cut further flights at its Minneapolis/St. Paul hub through the end of 2026. The cause is an unexpectedly sharp exodus of pilots after the…
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The connection to São Paulo gained Saturday frequency and now has seven weekly flights in each direction
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During takeoff from Myrtle Beach in South California on Monday, Aug. 10, an American Airlines B737 hit several birds, causing flames to shoot from the aircraft’s engine. The flames led to an…

The carrier has confirmed that this resumption date has been pushed back to next year. Find out more here!

Latvian flag carrier airBaltic has presented a revised business plan marking a major redesign…

The Dominican airline is betting on Uruguayan traffic that today travels through other hubs to vacation on Caribbean beaches, or even connect onward to the United States.

The Dominican airline is targeting Uruguayan travelers, who currently connect through other hubs, to vacation on Caribbean beaches or even connect onward to North America.

In July, Boeing completed deliveries of 53 commercial aircraft. This figure represents an increase…

It was published today, August 11, in the Official Gazette (DOU) that Mac Jee Indústria de Defesa and its subsidiary Equipaer Indústria Aeronáutica signed a letter of intent…

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Gol Linhas Aéreas begins operating daily flights between Zona da Mata regional airport and Congonhas airport in São Paulo
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The 737 MAX accounted for 39 deliveries, while gross orders totaled 38 aircraft

Hyde County says its Pivotal BlackFly has now been used on two live emergency calls.

Congolese carrier Fly CAA is reactivating an Airbus A330-300 after around ten months on the ground. The aircraft, registered 9S-ABS, returned from Johannesburg in early August to…

Delta investigates alleged fake Wi Fi network on Flight DL591 after passengers reportedly broadcast scam internet access. The post Delta Crew Shut Down Wi Fi After Hackers Launched Fake Network at…
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Madeira Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo received an unusual visit with the arrival of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner associated with the Government of Saudi Arabia. The presence of a wide-body aircraft…

Southwest's cheapest fare is no longer its real price. Here's what each 2026 fare tier includes, what upgrades cost, and how rivals now compare.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford share latest progress on the multibillion-dollar effort.