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August 17, 2026
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DAE has signed a purchase-leaseback deal with Saudia for four new Boeing 777F freighters, with deliveries scheduled between October 2026 and May 2027. The aircraft will support Saudia’s expanding…
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Silk Way West Airlines has doubled its Airbus A350F commitment to four aircraft, adding two firm orders to the two aircraft agreed in 2022 as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The A350F…
Korean Air's board and Asiana's shareholders approve the merger. The integrated entity will officially launch on 17 December 2026.
On May 6, 2026, AirAsia Group placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300s — the largest single order in
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Peru’s competition authority, Indecopi, has approved Abra Group’s acquisition of control of SKY Airline, subject to modifications to certain contractual provisions. The decision follows a…
The centre also works on instilling the values and principles associated with military leadership, with special focus on setting an example and developing…
Deutsche Lufthansa is negotiating with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing over the specific conditions for taking delivery of the first units of the widebody B777-9. According to the…
Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events have become a growing structural challenge for airlines due to ageing fleets, supply chain disruption and expanding aircraft numbers, making rapid parts delivery…
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August 16, 2026
The Danish Armed Forces have commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the MASS decoy system. A contract to this effect was recently signed in Copenhagen. In total, Rheinmetall will supply a number […]
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Statements that the first production Il-114-300 has already been delivered appear to go beyond what Russian officials and the aircraft’s launch customer have actually said
A detailed transatlantic pay deep dive shows how contracts, taxes and seniority reshape pilot career earnings.
Airlines receive the first Il-114-300s under the state program seeking to make Russian commercial aviation independent.
MORRISON, Colorado – The Artemis II crew that circuited the moon earlier this year came full circle, dropping here at a distinctive spot on Earth that’s visually salient to both the moon and Mars…
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Given high demand, Embraer is considering additional aircraft final assembly lines in India and the United States. According to CEO Francisco Gomes Neto, talks are under way with India…
Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust'
The Artemis II crew thanked NASA and its contractors in front of a crowd of over 8,000 on on Aug. 3, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
CSG received three orders from HSW SA. Two of these concern the supply of 4×4 chassis to Huta Stalowa Wola…
TKMS posted double-digit growth in revenue and earnings after nine months of fiscal year 2025/26, raising its annual forecast for the second time…
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August 15, 2026
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Tecnam announced that Pacific States Aviation (PSA) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Tecnam P2006T MkII (Premium Edition). The acquisition, aimed at enhancing multi-engine training…
Airbus ordered hydraulic and sensor checks after sensors were removed and wiring inspections were flagged for VT-EXO.
United Airlines is the latest airline to welcome the A321XLR. What does its arrival mean for the future of the airline and its expansion plans?
The US Army awarded Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to US$472 million to support the modernization of its CH-47 Chinook fleet. The agreement includes…
AerCap delivers tenth Boeing 787 to Aeroméxico and marks two historic milestones with the Dreamliner
The delivery of the 787-9 marks the 100th aircraft of this model that the lessor has received from its direct order with Boeing, and the 25th Dreamliner for the Mexican airline.
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The 787-9 delivery marks the 100th aircraft of the type the lessor has received from its direct order book with Boeing, and the 25th Dreamliner for the Mexican airline.
The US Army has selected the Robinson R66 as its next primary helicopter trainer under a contract with… The post US Army moves to Robinson R66 under $10B helicopter training program appeared first…
The Spanish Army recently formalized agreements for the purchase of hundreds of all-terrain tactical vehicles and heavy logistics transport vehicles. The three contracts, at their…
July’s order and delivery figures reveal more than a sales battle. They signal where the next decade of MRO demand is taking shape. The July 2026 commercial aircraft numbers may appear to tell a…
The contract, signed on 6 August, is worth €1,802,900 including taxes and requires both workshops to be delivered before 15 December 2026. The award…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Astra Microwave Products is expecting formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s Quick Reaction... The post Astra Microwave…
Embraer is weighing the possibility of setting up a third C-390 Millennium assembly line in the United States, an initiative that could significantly expand production of the aircraft…
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August 14, 2026
Colombia is moving forward with a project to modernize its light transport fleet through the possible acquisition of two L-410 NG aircraft, built by the Czech company Aircraft Industries. The new…
