Civil aviation news
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August 5, 2026
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into an air traffic safety incident involving Marine One, the helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, near Ronald…
Boeing announced this Wednesday (5th) that it will begin low-rate initial production of the long-range version of the Joint Direct Attack Munition smart bomb, the JDAM-LR (Long Range). The…
Sindicato Nacional das Indústrias de Material de Defesa. IDE 055/2026 – Exclusivity Declaration Notice. COMPANY: Empresa Brasileira de Tecnologias e Sistemas (EBTS). Date: 05 August 2026…
Riyadh Air has launched daily nonstop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai, marking its eighth destination in just eight weeks since the Saudi carrier began operations on 10 June 2026. The inaugural…
The Piaget group of higher education institutions and Ryanair, a leading brand in Europe's low-cost commercial aviation sector, signed a partnership that brings training…
Air India has confirmed that all 13 passengers injured when a flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence have now been discharged from hospital, while four crew members remain under…
Delta Air Lines (DL) is facing scrutiny after its generative AI assistant canceled a Platinum Medallion member's entire round-trip award ticket, despite confirming in writing that her return flight…
Delivered under the Australian Government's Women in Aviation Industry Initiative (WAII), the two industry-wide studies provide one of the most comprehensive assessments of workplace culture…
Agency’s plan requires mandatory inspections to address installation concerns.
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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