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August 5, 2026

Back in July 2016, Solar Impulse 2 made aviation history by completing the world’s first solar powered circumnavigation. At the The post Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate…
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Airline has “flexibility” in fleet plans if 777-9 delays continue. Cathay Pacific expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 in the second-half of 2027, as it outlines plans to significantly…

Young travellers flying with Riyadh Air have a new treat in store: inflight amenity kits featuring Mickey & Friends characters from The Walt Disney Company The post Riyadh Air launches Disney…

Israeli carrier increases level of fleet ownership over first half of the year. Israeli flag-carrier El Al has purchased a pair of Boeing 787-9s that it had previously been operating under lease…
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"The KC-390 will significantly expand and strengthen Colombia's air transport and in-flight refueling capabilities, setting a new standard of operational excellence"…

The exercises, which will run for 11 days, focus on protecting the Panama Canal and continental security. "The security of the Panama Canal is not improvised, it is…

In their honor, officials unveiled a bust to preserve their memory for future generations of cadets. A plaque was also unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of the 14th…

The commander of US Southern Command (Southcom), Marine Corps General Francis L. Donovan, announced the activation of the Joint Task Force…
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"The KC-390 will significantly expand and strengthen Colombia's air transport and in-flight refueling capabilities, setting a new standard of operational excellence"…

Representatives of Paragon Solutions presented the Chilean Army with their intelligence gathering and analysis solutions, capabilities that could significantly contribute to…

Chilean Army captains Martín Muñoz and Felipe Williams completed their posting as visiting instructors at the Mountain and Special Operations Military School (EMMOE)…

Airbus is maintaining its delivery forecast for the year and expects to reach 870 aircraft in 2026. The company reaffirmed its year-end targets after reporting solid…

What do you do when your Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has been broken for nearly two weeks, and you need a spare part that is currently only in stock from a single facility on the other side of the…

On July 30, Airbus Helicopters delivered the first new NH90 FS / Standard 2 transport helicopter to the French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement)…

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has successfully completed a trial of its SPYDER air defence system, the company said in a press release. According to Rafael, The post Rafael reports successful…

DHL Global Forwarding reported improved revenues in the second quarter of the year as performance was boosted by growth in its airfreight business. The Bonn-headquartered forwarder saw revenues for…

Luton Rising has announced that it has officially cleared all required legal processes to deliver its long-term sustainable growth plan to increase the airport’s annual capacity from 19 million…
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Riyadh Air launches daily Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and Mumbai, expanding passenger connectivity and cargo operations. The post Riyadh Air Begins New 787 Flights to Mumbai appeared first…

MORE WINTER FLIGHTS FOR SARDINIAN RESIDENTS Many connections available during the winter season, three of them international: alongside Barcelona and Paris Orly, Madrid is added for the first time…

The Lufthansa Group also plans to sell off all remaining CRJ-900 regional jets after shutting down CityLine

Global Airport Hospitality Leader Deepens Regional Presence as Chile Joins Its Growing Network Worldwide Santiago, July 29, 2026 – Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated…

AI-related semiconductor and hardware shipments supported another rise in air cargo volumes for Asia Pacific airlines in June. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said demand, as…

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has released traffic data for July 2026: with over 120,000 flights operated in 31 days, it managed to carry 22.2…

The post TracPlus develops holistic fire management system for AFF appeared first on RotorHub International .

Israeli carrier benefited from reduction in military operations in early April. Israeli flag-carrier El Al managed to offset a loss-making first quarter with a substantially-improved second…

Concerns remain over the crowded skies of Washington DC and the risks of close calls in busy airspace.

The Coast Guard Command of Venezuela's Bolivarian Navy announced the successful completion of sea trials, fine-tuning and systems checks for the coast guard patrol vessel AB…

Palm Springs Police Department, Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) & Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program is the largest DFR programme in the United States, The post How Palm Springs PD is using…

Amid the executive branch's refusal to give the legislature records of the administrative actions, complaints and arbitration proceedings tied to the controversial termination of the…

After IndiGo announced last March the appointment of Willie Walsh as its new chief executive officer (CEO), the Irish executive has now taken up the post. Before joining the airline…