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August 6, 2026

From flap and slat actuation to thrust vectoring, hypersonics, and space systems, discover how Italian manufacturer UMBRAGROUP became a global leader in precision aerospace motion technology.
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The Embraer C-390 now competes with the C-130J-30 Super Hercules as the aircraft of choice to replace aging C-130H legacy aircraft.
August 5, 2026

By Paulo Maia. The Brazilian Navy (MB), despite living under continuous budget restrictions imposed over decades by successive governments, is internationally recognised for its high degree of…

Announced today by Transport Minister Catherine King at the 2026 Australian Aviation Summit, the draft standards – developed through consultation with people with disabilities and with the industry…

The leading Brazilian offshore operator is upgrading 33 of its aircraft with next-generation predictive technology. How the system capable of scanning hidden storms works, and which…

Preliminary June 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed a softening in international passenger demand. Weaker traffic in some regional markets…

Air India Express announced a significant expansion of its domestic network with the addition of six new destinations: Aurangabad, Coimbatore, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Madurai, and Tirupati. The expansion…

Bell Textron announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have commenced aerial policing operations utilising the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ceremony…

Honda Aircraft Company announced the first delivery of the HondaJet Elite II in Brazil. The delivery follows type validation of the latest HondaJet variant by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation […]

Sarla Aviation scales urban air mobility with Siemens Xcelerator: Siemens announced that Sarla Aviation is using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to accelerate the development…

One month after the activation of Operation “Centinela Canario”, the first deployment period of the Spanish Army's military contingent has concluded with positive results, without having…

The war in the Gulf is paralyzing exports of gas, oil and fuel, driving up prices. The war waged by the US and Israel against Iran has blocked much of the energy exports…

Bamboo Airways' fleet has shrunk from 44 to just three aircraft, and scheduled flights have disappeared from the booking system

Aircraft exchanged mission data automatically during test using a common open-architecture interface

Investment in defence programmes in European countries such as Great Britain continues to rise as they work to acquire certain capabilities and renew fleets, which…

SWISS will retire its pioneering A220-100 fleet as engine shortages favor the larger A220-300.

A few days ago we attended one of the Aerospace Nation conference series hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, titled: Are we sized for future…

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The US is a key market for the A380, but no US airlines have ever operated the superjumbo.

Delta Air Lines begins non-stop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh on October 23, marking its first route to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East unrest.


Bay Bridge Airport serves as an ideal gateway for pilots seeking to avoid the SFRA.

Azul Linhas Aéreas confirmed the resumption of its flights between Montevideo and Porto Alegre. Find out the operating days, schedules and its network of connections across Brazil.

Delta confirms Atlanta to Riyadh flights, strengthening Riyadh Air partnership despite ongoing Middle East tensions. The post Delta Will Launch Atlanta to Riyadh Flights Despite Middle East War…

Airbus is moving ahead with plans for an updated A220.

While Qatar and Oman work on a diplomatic exit from the war, Tehran seeks to turn the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz into political control over shipping. The Houthi offensive in the…
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Norse Atlantic Airways is looking for new work for six Boeing 787-9s after Indian carrier IndiGo agreed to… The post Norse seeks new home for six Boeing 787s as formal airline sale process begins…

American Airlines has named Brazilian Luiz Laham senior operations manager for the Southern Cone – Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay –, reinforcing the airline's commitment to the…

<p><strong> </strong></p> <div><p>On Aug. 12, 2026, the skies over dramatic Iceland and sunny Spain will darken, turning day into night during a long-awaited total solar eclipse. This rare…

For years, The Bahamas worked hard to persuade private pilots to visit, promoting its airports, organizing fly-ins and… The post The Bahamas hits aircraft operators with retroactive bills dating to…