Sundair launched direct flights between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Damascus International Airport on Saturday, operating an Airbus A320 on the first service in the route’s restart after about 14 years. The twice-weekly connection, planned for Tuesdays and Saturdays, restores a…
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily is set to resume arrivals and departures after the aviation alert for Mount Etna was downgraded from red to orange. Operator SAC planned to restart operations from 14:00 local time, while passengers were urged to confirm…
Belgium has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism as a wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve expanded into the country’s largest on record, prompting a multinational aerial response with helicopters and water bombers from the Netherlands, Czechia and Sweden.…
A Chinese national has been sentenced to six months in federal custody after unlawfully photographing Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, home to the B-2 Spirit bomber fleet. The case centres on unauthorised imaging of one of the U.S. Air…
Vietnam Airlines has confirmed that a Boeing 787-9 operating flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi returned safely to Munich Airport after a runway overrun during take-off on Saturday. The aircraft, registered VN-A867, continued climbing after leaving runway 26L before burning…
Vietnam Airlines faced a serious operational disruption on Saturday when a Boeing 787-9 flying from Munich to Hanoi returned to its departure airport damaged after a takeoff incident. The aircraft, operating as flight VN34, reportedly rotated very late on the…
Vietnam Airlines is dealing with a serious incident involving a Boeing 787-9 on flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi after the aircraft lifted off extremely late from Munich Airport on Saturday. The long-haul jet later returned to the airport, where…
The U.S. Army has selected M1 Support Services to run Flight School Next, a contractor-owned, contractor-operated helicopter training system worth up to $10 billion over 26 years. The programme will use the Robinson R66 as the Army’s next primary trainer…
Russia’s United Engine Corporation has delivered the first two serial-production PD-8 engines for installation on Yakovlev SJ-100 aircraft, moving the import-substituted Superjet programme from development into initial series supply. The engines are destined for the updated SJ-100, the Russian-built version…
Sweden’s Flygvapnet is marking its 100th anniversary in 2026 with events across the country, culminating in a jubilee air show at Malmen Air Base in Linköping on 22-23 August. The celebration brings together the Swedish Armed Forces and international participants,…
Air Canada has agreed a C$2.5 billion minority equity investment in Aeroplan from funds managed by Blackstone and La Caisse, alongside other Canadian institutional investors. The transaction values Aeroplan at C$10 billion and leaves Air Canada with 75% ownership and…
EasyJet has cancelled about 100 flights to and from French airports over the weekend of 15-16 August after cabin crew walked out over working conditions and repeated last-minute schedule changes. The disruption hit routes from Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris…
BETA Technologies has raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $42 million to $50 million after reporting second-quarter revenue of $14.7 million, up 146% from a year earlier. The electric aircraft developer’s near-term sales are being driven by its Electrified…
Indonesia’s transport ministry kept Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo operating after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores on 15 August, even as inspections found minor damage to a taxiway and several airport buildings. Runway and apron areas remained usable, allowing…
American Airlines faced a brief air-traffic-control conflict near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after two Boeing 737-800s operated with the same callsign, AA2482, on the same frequency late on Thursday night. One flight was arriving from Chicago while another was…
The US Army has temporarily halted AH-64 Apache training flights after a fatal crash near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two soldiers earlier this week. The stand-down covers Apache training operations across Army units while investigators work to determine the…
Peru’s competition authority has given conditional approval to Abra Group’s acquisition of control of SKY Airline, removing the last major regulatory hurdle for the Latin American airline holding company. The clearance covers Peru’s review of the transaction and requires changes…
American Airlines is reviewing how two Boeing 737-800 flights briefly operated near Phoenix Sky Harbor with the same call sign, AA2482, as air traffic control kept the aircraft safely separated. The late-night overlap involved one arriving flight from Chicago and…
Malaysia Aviation Group has started mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots after the arrest of one of its pilots in Indonesia on suspicion of drug smuggling. The first phase is due to finish by 15 August, and…
Flughafen Weeze has started construction of a new arrival terminal at the Lower Rhine airport as it prepares for further traffic growth, with the symbolic ground-breaking held on Friday. The project is designed to expand handling capacity at a site…
Two American Airlines Boeing 737-800 flights operating as AA2482 were in Phoenix airspace at the same time after a delay on the Chicago-to-Phoenix sector and an on-time departure from Phoenix to Chicago. A Phoenix air traffic controller detected the overlap,…
Australia’s transport safety authorities are investigating a third runway-related incident at Sydney Airport in less than three weeks after a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 operating VA555 aborted takeoff when a Qantas aircraft was crossing the runway. The event took place…
Himalaya Airlines is set to begin scheduled flights between Kathmandu and Hangzhou on 9 September, opening a new mainland China destination for the Nepali carrier. The twice-weekly service will use Airbus A320 aircraft, with flight numbers H9225 and H9226 linking…
Liège Airport handled 4% more cargo in July 2026 even as e-commerce parcels through its customs zone fell sharply after the European Union introduced a new charge on small imports on 1 July. The Belgian cargo hub also recorded fewer…
TUI is weighing a reduction in the number of aircraft based in Belgium after the government’s planned rise in the passenger departure tax from €5 to €7 takes effect on 1 January 2027. Chief executive Sebastian Ebel has described the…
Merlin has cleared a key certification step in New Zealand after regulators accepted the approach for its AI-based natural language processing software that enables voice interaction with air traffic control. The milestone forms part of the company’s Merlin Pilot autonomy…
The U.S. Army has selected M1 Support Services to lead Flight School Next, its next-generation initial rotary-wing training programme for Army helicopter pilots. The single-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract carries a ceiling of up to $10 billion over as long as…
Aeroflot will resume daily flights between Moscow and Abu Dhabi on 1 October, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a two-class layout. Ticket sales are already open, and the route returns to the UAE capital after being suspended in March. The…
Azul is treating 2026 as a transition year after sharply reducing capacity in the second quarter and absorbing a steep jump in jet-fuel costs triggered by the Middle East oil shock. The Brazilian carrier cut overall capacity by 10.6% from…
Two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed in a remote area near Trawsfynydd, close to Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, North Wales. North Wales Police said the aircraft had been reported missing after failing to arrive at Caernarfon Airport…
Senate Democrats Patty Murray and Chris Murphy have asked the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to investigate the department’s purchase of a 12-aircraft fleet, including Gulfstream business jets and Boeing 737s. The lawmakers want to know whether the roughly…
Senate Democratic appropriators are pressing the Department of Homeland Security over its purchase of 12 aircraft, including Gulfstream G650s and Boeing 737s, and are seeking records on how the fleet is being used. The move centres on whether the department…
Spirit Airlines’ former headquarters campus in Dania Beach, Florida, has been sold for $93.25 million in a bankruptcy-court auction to DPC HoldCo LLC, an affiliate of Boston-based Hill City Capital. The property at 1731 Radiant Drive in Dania Pointe includes…
Noemi Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Philippine seaplane operator Horizon Sun Charters for up to five electric amphibious aircraft, including three initially and options for two more. The non-binding deal covers plans to assess technical, financial and…
GOL Linhas Aéreas has secured a US$160 million financing facility to fund maintenance, repair and overhaul work on eligible aircraft engines at GE Celma in Brazil. The structured line is backed by ABGF, Brazil’s state-linked guarantee fund manager, and gives…
Norse Atlantic is in talks with Pakistan International Airlines and Biman Bangladesh Airlines over leasing up to six Boeing 787 Dreamliners as the Norwegian carrier looks to ease pressure on its finances. The discussions cover possible dry or wet lease…
Pilatus has opened a new composites centre in Nidwalden, Switzerland, bringing development, manufacturing, assembly, surface treatment, storage and order preparation for composite aircraft components under one roof. The Schwarzhorn building, inaugurated on 14 August 2026, is the company’s most expensive…
South African Airways has placed acting Group CEO Matshela Seshibe on special leave with immediate effect, appointing chief legal officer Koekie Mbeki as interim head while an internal process runs. The move affects leadership at South Africa’s national carrier just…
Omni Táxi Aéreo is set to equip its fleet of Leonardo AW139 helicopters with Honeywell’s IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar, in a fleetwide upgrade aimed at improving weather awareness for offshore missions. The Brazilian operator’s decision covers all 33 AW139s and…
French startup Hynaero has unveiled the Fregate-F100, a twin-engine amphibious firefighting aircraft designed to give Europe a home-grown alternative to ageing Canadair water bombers. The shoulder-wing aircraft is pitched with a 10,000-litre retardant or water payload, fly-by-wire controls and more…
Akasa Air has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Avolon for up to seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, extending its fleet of high-density Boeing 737 MAX jets. The agreement, unveiled on 14 August, supports the Indian carrier’s fleet growth and network expansion…
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, requiring fan cowl inspections and, in some cases, replacement or modification. The measure targets a protection issue…
American Airlines had two flights using the same AA2482 callsign in the Phoenix area late on 13 August, creating a serious air traffic control confusion that triggered an FAA investigation. One Boeing 737-800 was arriving from Chicago while another departed…
Nesma Airlines will extend its Zurich–Hurghada operation into the 2027 summer season, with twice-weekly flights due to start on 4 July 2027. The service will use Airbus A321 aircraft and operate on Thursdays and Sundays, giving the Egyptian carrier a…
NOEMI Aerospace has signed non-binding agreements to explore electric seaplane opportunities in India and the Philippines, extending its Asia pipeline with plans centred on market feasibility, regulation and operations. The deals cover India’s state-owned Pawan Hans and Philippine operator Horizon…
Avolon has agreed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with Akasa Air for up to seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, extending its financing role in one of India’s fastest-growing carriers. The deal, announced from Dublin, supports Akasa’s fleet growth and network development as the…
Nouvelair has expanded its fleet with another Airbus A320-216, taking the Tunis-based carrier to 19 aircraft. Registration records show the jet was delivered on 12 August 2026 and has joined the airline with a Tunisian registration beginning TS-, indicating a…
Air Charter Service organised a same-day solar-eclipse charter from London Stansted for customers heading to Valladolid, Spain, as the company targeted the best viewing conditions for the totality at sunset. The private charter-broker package formed part of a wider eclipse…
Ukraine is combat-testing one of its first jet-powered interceptor drones to counter Russia’s jet-powered Shahed and Geran attack drones, which have reduced the reaction time available to existing low-cost defences. The system, linked to Ukraine’s defence ministry and built by…
Air India plans to induct more than 100 aircraft over the next two years as it continues a broad fleet and network expansion under chief executive Campbell Wilson. At the same time, Akasa Air has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with…