Civil aviation news
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August 5, 2026
An open-cockpit flight around Mt. Hood.
Cathay Pacific’s parent group reported 1H26 net profit of HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million), up 71% year over year. Attributable profit
A serious security incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport has raised the alarm among the forces of…
The Treasury Department formerly accused the carrier of working with the Iranian government.
Copa Airlines confirmed the start of its new flights to Isla de Margarita (Porlamar) from Panama. Find out the operating days, schedules and how to buy tickets.
The Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) ends its second round of presentations for its new pilot school in Portugal this Thursday, August 6, with the 'Open Day' in the city of…
With effect from 6 August 2026, DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) is introducing new procedures for UAS flights in the control zones (CTR) of 16 The post DFS introduces new rules for flying…
Cleveland business leaders, aviation professionals and students are urging city officials to keep Burke Lakefront Airport open.
On Thursday, August 6 at 9 PM you will be able to follow the first live stream of Gianandrea Gaiani's YouTube channel "La Penna nel Fianco." It will be an occasion to say goodbye before the…
Second unidentified flying object struck by aircraft diverting to Hanover during runway closure. Germany’s Saxony state criminal and judicial authorities are appealing for information after a drone…
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina after a multinational investigation linked the case to a robbery gang…
LYTE Aviation and AMROS Group have announced a partnership to develop the LYTE “PowerBridge HyVolt” solution, a hybrid-electric propulsion system designed to power the worldwide first 40-passenger…
By Richard J Kouyoumdjian Inglis, executive vice president of AthenaLab. In his public address on Friday, July 31, 2026, Chile's Minister of National Defense…
Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) announced this Wednesday, August 5, the expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and marking the start of…
A state-of-the-art Bristell B23 has recently been stationed at the venerable Spitzerberg airfield. The aircraft is the new flagship of the Spitzerberger Flieger. Its registration is a…
Pilots at Colorado's Centennial Airport have taken their fight over a nearly 82% hangar rent increase to court.
Leipzig Airport is an important hub for Ukrainian carrier Antonov Airlines. A drone carrying military explosives has now been discovered there. Investigations are ongoing.
The carrier is struggling to overcome higher jet fuel prices and route disruptions stemming from the war in Iran.
Richard Neville sent in these photos taken at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, showcasing some of the best of the show.
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National Airlines completed what it calls the longest nonstop commercial Boeing 777 freighter flight, hauling an engine part across the globe.
By Kylie Bielby A drone carrying explosives was found at Leipizig/Halle Airport in Germany yesterday (4 August). State Minister of Justice, Prof. Constanze Geiert said The post Explosives-laden…
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LATAM Airlines Group closed the second quarter of 2026 with a net profit of US$125 million, demonstrating the strength of its business model in a period marked by an unprecedented…
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DH. 106 Comet By 1952, the British were enjoying international acclaim with their first operational jetliner, the de Havilland DH. 106 Comet, ‘The Comet looked the part of a speeding pullet with its…
American Airlines has appointed Brazilian Luiz Laham as senior operations manager for the Southern Cone, responsible for operations at five airports
The Colombian Navy received the first of two 4×4 Kodiak tactical armored vehicles that will be incorporated into the Marine Infantry to strengthen ground security capabilities and…
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi hit severe turbulence, dropping 300 feet and injuring 17 passengers and crew on approach to landing.
The Ordnance Load Carried by an A-1 for a Sandy Mission Designed as a US Navy carrier-based aircraft, the AD (Attack, Douglas) Skyraider first flew in 1945. The plane turned out to be exceptionally…
Results were boosted by the carriage of high-value technology products to support the data centre industry and AI boom.
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