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August 24, 2026

HeliOperations (HeliOps) and Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) signed an agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow for the delivery of an AW139 Flight Training Device (FTD) and a…
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Abra Group has not yet decided which of its airlines will operate the Embraer E195-E2 it has ordered. According to the parent company of Gol and Avianca, however, preparations are already…
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Brian Rohloff will succeed Ron Draper, who announced his retirement, as company’s chief executive.
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Boeing 757 pilot A demanding test After flying the hot F-8 Crusader in the US Navy for a few years, I joined United Airlines. Now and then people ask if I had a scary or even memorable flight. In 33…

The family of a much-loved Southwest Airlines flight attendant who fell to her death from the balcony of her room at a layover hotel in Hawaii suspects that either foul play was behind the tragedy…

NBC 15 reports: Backlash over data centers has become a central issue in the upcoming midterms as Americans on both sides of the aisle are becoming more resistant to having them built in their…
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The Airbus A321XLR is progressively gaining ground in airline networks, especially on transatlantic routes, according to a new EUROCONTROL Aviation Intelligence analysis…
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TAP Air Portugal has set its flight schedule to Valencia, with a technical stop in Guadeloupe due to Maiquetía's inactivity.
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TAP Air Portugal set its flight schedule to Valencia, with a stopover in Guadeloupe due to the shutdown at Maiquetía.

Ascento Guard Dori USA v1 joins a growing list of UAS exempted from the FCC Covered List through the federal Conditional Approval process. The Federal Communications Commission has updated its…

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) is advancing the certification process for the E2TS, a technology developed by Embraer for the E190-E2 and E195-E2 models that allows automating…
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An attorney suing American Airlines alleges that a passenger assaulted him on Flight AA-2290 and that crew members focused on his buddy pass status instead of helping him. The post American Airlines…
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The credit structure links the interest rate to the company's carbon emission reduction results.
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The credit structure ties the interest rate to the company's carbon emissions reduction performance.

Tom Maugeri submitted this photo and note: "Flying over the Finger Lakes in upstate New York on a nice summer evening, returning from dinner."

ABC finds nearly all drone-using respondents rely primarily on DJI, highlighting the challenge of shifting to alternative platforms by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As the U.S. government puts…

Somon Air has operated the route between Dushanbe and Munich nonstop in both directions since August 15. This is made possible by the use of a Boeing 737 Max 8. Previously, the…

August 24, 2026: Robinson Helicopter Company has won the fiercely contested US Army tender. US Army helicopter pilots will henceforth conduct their basic practical training on the…

When Flexjet recently reached out asking if I would like to tour their first Gulfstream G500 (N200FX), how could I refuse? I tried to act cool, but of course I was giddy to have the opportunity to…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call today, August 24, to discuss bilateral matters and…

The new 120 m² area at Belo Horizonte's international airport has workstations, internet, power outlets, water and coffee

Israeli carrier intending to use A330s for New York service. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has obtained US FAA clearance to open services to North America, following previous approval from its home…

Amy, a student pilot in Texas, writes: Why is UTC time called Zulu? I’m not wrapping my head around where the “Z” comes from.

Latam Cargo transported eight tigers and seven lions on a dedicated charter flight from Buenos Aires to Denver. The flight, operated with a Boeing 767F, made a technical…
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Royal Air Maroc Cargo has launched a new direct cargo service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles (LAX), creating the only direct air cargo link between Africa and the U.S. West Coast operated…

Moorpark Campus Will Bring Five Southern California Locations Together And Positions AV For Its Next Era of Growth ARLINGTON, Va. – August 24, 2026 – AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a…
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As part of an exercise held at the Grafenwöhr Training Area, the US Army used live ammunition while operating its new 8×8 ICVVA1-30mm wheeled armored vehicles, assigned to the 2nd Regiment…

Deutsche Bahn has initiated a complete closure of the heavily used rail line between Düsseldorf main station and Köln-Mülheim. Over a period of two weeks…

Cut off one head and two grow back — at least for the Hydra of legend. In the TU Berlin aircraft concept of the same name, the drivetrain can be easily swapped out. This…

The Swiss company Zurich Airport Ltd. announced this Monday, August 24, that it will sell its indirect minority stake in the company that operates the International Airport of…