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August 4, 2026

GENEVA / PARIS — A British Airways flight bound for Geneva was forced to divert to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) today after severe weather conditions prevented a safe landing at its intended…

A Lower Austria police drone with a thermal camera located a missing 47-year-old hiker near Breitenfurt just 75 minutes after his sister's call — the heat signature glowing against the cool forest…

Today an A330-300 EC-NOG from Wamos Air arrived in Verona from Madrid under Neos flight code NO877. The ferry flight. The transfer flight operated by the Wamos…

Its the end of an era for passengers in Newark.

Just over four months after arriving in Japan, the F-35As the USAF deployed to take over from the F-16CM Wild Weasels will now take part in their first SEAD exercises in the…

UK hub to expand capacity after attempt to overturn judicial review rejection fails. London Gatwick’s planned expansion, which will include a second runway, is set to proceed after a legal appeal…

Wizz Air has officially opened its newest Italian base at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport, launching operations with two based Airbus A321neo aircraft and announcing the arrival of a third…

As ground handlers adopt electric equipment, digital platforms and artificial intelligence, success increasingly depends on workforce readiness as much as technology itself.

The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act would require the FAA to publish a certification plan and expected time ranges for advanced aircraft projects.

Copenhagen Airport handled 3.453 million passengers in July 2026, a 3.6% increase compared with the same month last year, as strong outbound holiday demand and growing inbound tourism continued to…

Passenger and cargo demand are surging, but aging equipment and uneven infrastructure continue to challenge Africa's ground operations.

DINAC ordered the airline to align its route network with the real capacity of its fleet to protect passengers affected by delays.

Dinac demanded the airline adjust its route network to its fleet's real capacity to protect passengers affected by delays.

Agency allocates grants program funding to facilities in 44 U.S. states and two territories.

A bit late, we report that Volotea has leased under ACMI an A320-214 LZ-FSB from the Bulgarian airline Fly2Sky.com. Based in Verona. The aircraft has been based in Verona since the 9th…

Wingo's operation in Medellín will combine increased frequencies on 13 routes with cultural activations in Comuna 13 between August 1 and 9.

Wingo's Medellín operation will combine increased flights on 13 routes with cultural events in Comuna 13 between August 1 and 9.

Air India's Phuket-Delhi A320 plunged 300 feet in severe turbulence, injuring 17 people before landing safely in Delhi amid a safety investigation.

Freighter exposed to oscillations as part of preparations for flight. Airbus has carried out ground vibration testing on the A350 freighter, modelling the twinjet’s dynamic response ahead of its…

American Airlines (AA) has selected Austrian catering company DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft as its permanent caterer at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), ending 5 months of stopgap arrangements at the…

The carrier has recently consolidated its capacity in the Windy City.

Segmentation in the airline industry is reaching new heights as the traditional economy class pricing strategy proves unsustainable.

Strike and fuel costs dragged the German mainline carrier to an adjusted EBIT loss of €37m in the second quarter. Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr is optimistic of avoiding further…

Copa Airlines announced that, starting November 26, 2026, it will launch direct flights between Panama City and Porlamar, on Margarita Island, adding this destination and…

Regional jets are no longer a growth industry in North America, thanks to the myopic Scope Clause. This policy has

Airline Clic continues expanding its domestic network with three new routes aimed at strengthening connectivity between some of the country's main cities. Starting…

“Business Priority” will become available early next year.

Dave Mensink submitted this photo and note: "I was landing the Stearman at Pietenpol Field (MN21) in Cherry Grove, Minnesota, and the trail cam caught this picture."

It is the best month ever in Marconi's history. New passenger record for Bologna Airport. In July, in fact, despite uncertainties linked to the geopolitical situation, passengers…

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