Airplane clearing turns are consistently executed to the left due to established aviation regulations designed to prioritize safety during air traffic operations. These maneuvers serve as a critical component of flight training, teaching pilots how to safely manage encounters with other aircraft. Specifically, pilots must make clearing turns to the left...
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AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings inaugurated its state-of-the-art color blending and distribution facility in Chonburi, Thailand, on August 25, 2026. This strategic expansion significantly enhances the company’s ability to serve a diverse clientele within the...
Ryanair has reduced its projected growth in passenger numbers for fiscal year 2027, citing the significant impact of elevated oil prices. The airline anticipates a decrease in net profit compared to the preceding financial period due to this ongoing...
Pilots are encouraged to move past traditional instructor constraints when determining personal minimums for flight operations. This shift emphasizes utilizing comprehensive risk management tools as pilots assume greater responsibility for their own...
A fuel truck caused significant damage to an Air China Boeing 747-8 at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Tuesday. Video footage captured the incident where a fuel truck detached hoses from the aircraft while it was stationary on the tarmac....
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Lufthansa Technik and Emirates have extended their agreement for the heavy maintenance of Emirates' Airbus A380 fleet. This multi-year contract, lasting until 2030, will continue to utilize Lufthansa Technik Philippines as the primary location for these...
US firm Sceye successfully completed a transcontinental flight aboard its High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS) in September 2026, traveling from the United States to Japan. The journey traversed the stratosphere, utilizing the HAPS’s unique positioning for...
Civilian traffic not a target, insists Ukrainian president, but airspace is becoming increasingly dangerous.Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is warning that civil aircraft in Russia are under threat as a result of increasing military drone activity,...
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On August 31, 2026, the spokesperson for Egypt’s Armed Forces released photographic evidence of a significant event involving military aircraft. Specifically, a People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) YY-20 aerial refueling tanker conducted its initial...
Bombardier is set to take ownership of MHI Canada Aerospace, a wing manufacturer located in the Toronto area. This acquisition will establish Bombardier’s presence at an additional manufacturing site near Toronto. The deal involves approximately 750...
The US State Department has formally approved a potential arms sale valued at approximately $800 million. This approval pertains to the acquisition of both Bell 412EPX and Bell 407M helicopters by the Iraqi government. The deal represents a significant...
Apollo Funds has completed the acquisition of a significant minority interest in Atlantic Aviation, marking a pivotal moment for the business aviation services provider. This transaction involved Apollo purchasing a substantial stake from KKR, the previous...
The Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger became WWII's most-produced torpedo bomber and helped save George H. W. Bush's life over Chichi Jima.
Otto is planning a significant expansion of its aircraft manufacturing operations by establishing a fuel-saving bizjet production hub slated for completion in 2028. This ambitious project will initially focus on certifying and delivering the Phantom 3500,...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing an unusual airspace restriction around Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. This proposal involves adding the property to a limited number of Special Flight Rules Areas (SFRAs). The...
A Garmin G3X Touch avionics suite combined with an advanced GFC 500 autopilot system is featured in this 2021 Piper PA-28-181 Piper Pilot 100i aircraft for sale. The aircraft was initiated as a training program, offering a robust learning environment for...
Kepplair Evolution, a French firm based in Toulouse, is preparing an ATR 72 twin-turboprop aircraft for conversion into a water bomber. The company anticipates receiving supplemental type certification (STC) for this modification by 2027. Kepplair took...
Leonardo Helicopters announced the appointment of Stefano Villanti as the company’s new Managing Director for the helicopter division. This strategic leadership change reflects Leonardo's ongoing commitment to bolstering operations within its rotorcraft...
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a final rule impacting U.S.-based aircraft lessors and operators. This new regulation specifically addresses reporting requirements related to suspicious activity reports (SARs). The finalized...
Tekever, a UAS producer, has completed the acquisition of Flowcopter, a UK firm specializing in hydraulic propulsion technology. This transaction follows a partnership established earlier this year during the development of Tekever’s AR6 heavy-lift drone...
Ibom Air finalized the acquisition of its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft, designated with registration 5N-CDC, furthering their fleet modernization strategy. The handover ceremony occurred at Airbus’s final assembly facility in Mirabel, Canada, a key...
AAR has announced the appointment of Sanjay Sood as Senior Vice-President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer, effective immediately. Sood will lead AAR’s technology organisation, overseeing enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and...
Airbus’s A350 is poised to take over the role previously held by the iconic Boeing 747, marking a significant shift in long-haul aviation. This transition represents more than just an aircraft swap; it signifies evolving passenger demands and operational...
VSE Corporation (VSE) announced the acquisition of Atech Turbine Components (Atech), a specialist MRO provider focused on complex hot-section components for aircraft turbine engines. Established in 1990 and located in Auburn, Massachusetts, Atech’s...
Facility will be used for building out Greensboro factory and manufacturing Jet1 demonstrator. US blended-wing-body aircraft developer JetZero has secured a $100 million loan from a group of lenders, with potential for future expansion of the facility....
Spanish space company PLD Space has successfully completed an extension of its Series C funding round, securing an additional €108 million. This investment brings the total raised to date for the company to approximately €238 million. The funds will...
JetZero revealed on August 31, 2026, that the company has obtained an extra $100 million in funding through a senior secured debt financing round. This investment will be specifically directed towards advancing the development of their innovative blended...
On September 1, 2026, Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jets were dispatched from Ämari Air Base in Estonia to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The deployment occurred following the reported crossing of multiple drones into Estonian airspace....
Boeing is privately discounting the 737 MAX 10 aircraft to attract buyers, with reported sales occurring at significantly reduced prices. Initial reports indicate that the company has been offering the jetliner for as low as $55 million, representing a...