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August 24, 2026

Milestone Aviation Group has sold three Airbus H225 helicopters to Austria-based operator Kitz-Air, expanding the company’s heavy-lift helicopter fleet and supporting its plans to enter aerial…

The aviation industry of the Sultanate of Oman is facing a major leadership reshuffle at the top of its two main airlines. It was announced on 20 August 2026 that…

Sikorsky has selected Česká letecká servisní (ČLS) as its first authorised distribution centre in the European Union for Black Hawk helicopter parts, expanding its regional support network as the…

Domestic alternatives are already being tested as Beijing seeks to reduce one of the biggest vulnerabilities of its commercial aircraft industry

To celebrate its 85th anniversary, Grupo SATA has prepared several initiatives to mark the special date. On 21 August 1941 the "Sociedade Açoreana de Estudos Aéreos" was created, an entity that…

Heart Aerospace has completed the first flight of its X1 electric aircraft demonstrator at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York. The flight took place on 12 August and lasted 27 minutes…

SAS has signed a new three-year corporate customer agreement with Equinor. The agreement takes effect on February 1, 2027 and includes additional capacity tailored to the energy company…

Greetings from Seoul! Reached South Korea finally on Thursday last week after a quick stop in Shanghai to catch up with a colleague and have some local dumplings. Great to be back. My last trip out…

Kuehne+Nagel’s (K+N) honorary chairman and majority shareholder Klaus-Michael Kühne has passed away aged 89. Switzerland-headquartered freight forwarder K+N said that Kühne had been involved in the…

A 52-year-old Italian tourist suffered severe head injuries after being hit by powerful engine exhaust while plane spotting near the runway at Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport in Greece…

With the formal signing of the procedural agreement between the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) and Deutsche Lufthansa, the organizational framework for three upcoming…

Icelandair buys 49% stake in Play-linked Maltese AOC holder for $686,000, aiming to boost operating flexibility The post Icelandair agrees to a price for stake in Play-created Maltese AOC holder…

The Chilean Navy's Unit Recovery Directorate (DRUA) opened a tender to contract the Intermediate Dry-Dock Period (PID) service for the general service craft LSG-1614…

On October 26, Indigo will launch a new direct route between Gaya and Bangkok. The Indian airline will operate the route twice a week. The route is aimed among others…
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By: Hispaviación Editorial Staff Photo: DGL The start of deliveries under Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LR P2F conversion program represents a key strategic move in the market …

Airports are critical infrastructure for Nordic societies. They safeguard mobility, security of supply, and the ability of authorities to respond effectively during crises and exceptional…

There seems to be no letup in capacity pressures plaguing alternative Middle East hubs, after container lines extend the levy of congestion surcharges to more gateways. After Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah…
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On December 23, Korean Air will launch a new route between Seoul-Incheon and Hiroshima. The South Korean airline will operate the route daily with an Airbus A321 Neo. The outbound…

A man has pleaded guilty to piloting a drone in flight-restricted airspace without a license as well as conspiring to commit wire fraud and unlawfully The post US man pleads guilty to flying drone…

AVIAREPS has been appointed Cargo GSA for Etihad Cargo in Uzbekistan, supporting cargo sales, reservations, customer service and local market development following the launch of direct Abu…

Cranfield University researchers have developed a standardised framework for digital twins aimed at transport decarbonisation across road, rail, air and maritime, adapting the manufacturing-focused…

Nova Pangaea Technologies has completed successful endurance trials at its Teesside demonstration plant, achieving stable continuous operation for up to 72 hours and exceeding target yields while…

ECS Group has appointed Eric St Amand as Chief Operating Officer Americas, giving him responsibility for operations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean as the group continues to…

Global GSA Group has opened a new office in Buenos Aires, strengthening its South American presence and providing commercial support to customers and partners across Argentina and international…

FIATA has signed a three-year partnership with WCAworld, making the global freight forwarder network a Platinum Partner, the highest tier of FIATA’s Partnership Programme. The partnership will focus…

Matt Silverberg has become CEO of B&H Worldwide, succeeding Stuart Allen after 13 years. Silverberg, based in the US, will oversee global operations and growth, while Allen becomes Chairman & Board…
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Air India’s BCAS-approved PoC on the Chennai–Delhi–Frankfurt route allows eligible cargo to stay securely packed in the same ULD, eliminating piece-level re-screening and reducing Delhi connection…
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The labor conflict at Airbus Spain faces its most decisive day today since it began in July and spread to all of the company's plants in Spain. CGT, UGT and ÚTIL are putting to a vote…

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European "volunteers" arrive in Kyiv on Ukraine's independence day, as the EU allocates another €6.1 billion (part of the €90 billion loan) to support the...