Civil aviation news
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August 5, 2026
Iberia will operate a special flight designed to observe the total solar eclipse on August 12 from more than 10,000 meters of altitude, a privileged position that will allow it to avoid much…
Flights continued at Reagan National during the presidential helicopter’s departure from Washington.
The Lowdown SkyWest wants a major lawsuit thrown out entirely — and its lawyers say one of the flight attendants at the center of the case deliberately destroyed evidence that could sink her own…
Former Ethiopian Airlines boss Tewolde Gebremariam has been named as the new CEO of Air India, following a… The post Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines boss as new CEO appeared first on…
Air Astana grew its business at a rapid clip in the second quarter of 2026, adding new routes… The post Air Astana Q2 revenue climbs 18.3% as engine issues push H1 into net loss appeared first on…
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris transported 3.3 million passengers in July 2026, reporting strong demand during the peak summer travel season as its load factor climbed to 87.9%. The airline…
The US giant and its teams will prepare the 777-9 for extended operations and performance and reliability testing, as Boeing seeks to complete certification and deliver the…
Part 3 of DRONELIFE’s Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations Commercial drone operations continue to expand in scale and complexity, placing new…
Qantas and Japan Airlines signed a binding agreement on 4 August regarding Jetstar Japan. Following the memorandum of understanding reached in February, the Australian group will […]
ORIX Aviation wants to extend its business across the entire aircraft lifecycle. To that end, it has signed an agreement to acquire AerFin. Should the relevant authorities approve this […]
The latest TBM has arrived in Brazil. Daher announced on 3 August that a first TBM 980 had been delivered to an entrepreneur in the country […]
Cathay Cargo saw volumes and revenues increase in the first half of the year as figures were boosted by rising demand for the data centre and AI boom. The cargo airline saw first-half tonnage…
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LATAM Airlines Brasil this week began selling, on latam.com and other sales channels, tickets for the first phase of its operation with the Embraer E195-E2, a model that…
Japan's defense ministry pushed four drone makers into navy testing under a rapid development program built on Ukraine's battlefield lessons, as Chinese carriers operate near Iwo Jima and Tokyo's…
8 May 2026 marked the 80th anniversary of the inauguration of Basel-Mulhouse Airport. Since 1946, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse has been a key infrastructure hub for the tri-national…
This article was updated on August 6, 2026, to reflect comments to AeroTime by a National Airlines spokesperson.… The post National Airlines completes nonstop B777F flight between Scotland and…
August 5, 2026: At last, a full seven years behind the original schedule, Boeing has received FAA type certification for the shortest version of the Boeing 737 MAX, the 737-7. This…
Air India announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson. This executive transition marks a pivotal…
Hunt & Fish Club, New York’s quintessential American steakhouse, has opened an outlet in Terminal 4 at John F Kennedy International Airport. The opening, in partnership with SSP America, is the…
Visit by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Brasília, Alexey Kazimirovitch Labetskiy, Nikolai Patrushev, Advisor to President Putin and President of Russia's Maritime Council, and the…
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and ground handling partner SATS have begun the first phase of autonomous wheelchair deployment at Changi Airport, following successful trials, to support passengers with…
East Midlands Airport generated a record £6.2 billion for the UK economy in 2025, with its cargo operation contributing £3.4 billion and handling more than 400,000 tonnes of freight. The UK’s…
WestJet has become one of the world’s leading operators of long-range Boeing 737 MAX services,…
Under the new agreement, Liebherr’s brake remote electronic unit is being installed on the Boeing 777-8 Freighter, supporting active brake monitoring systems.
ADR INVESTMENT OF OVER 40 MILLION EUROS FOR ENABLING WORK UNDER THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN The infrastructure will be completed in spring 2027 and will reduce times and distances for around 400,000…
Gulfstream set a speed record on the Los Angeles to Farnborough route with the G700 – overtaking a rival's best time that had stood for just ten days…
Key Points Three-Runway System has been fully operational since Nov 2024, improving slot and parking...
The British International Freight Association has appointed Amanda Francis as PR and Media Manager to lead its national, regional and trade communications strategy. Francis brings 15 years of…
LEIPZIG, Germany — August 5, 2026 — German authorities have launched a high-level state security investigation after a modified drone carrying an explosive payload was discovered on the tarmac of…
Eve’s eVTOL activated its rear pusher propeller and transitioned from vertical to wing-borne flight, achieving a 27-knot stabilized speed and a 30-knot maximum ground speed.
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