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Heart Aerospace Completes First Flight of All-Electric X1 Aircraft | Airport Industry-News airportindustry-news.com · 2026-08-24

Norway Air Traffic Controller Strike Causes 150 Flight Cancellations and 2,110 Delays Across Europe www.nomadlawyer.org · 2026-08-24
An air traffic controller strike in Norway has triggered widespread flight disruptions across Europe, resulting in at least 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays as of August 24, 2026. The industrial action targets A

Critics warn aircraft safety bill's ADS-B amendment could shield private jet owners from state and local taxes www.mtdemocrat.com · 2026-08-23
When Congress returns from recess in September, the U.S. Senate will decide whether to advance the ALERT Act, a bipartisan aircraft safety bill that contains a last-minute amendment critics say would effectively create a

8 Killed as Cessna 441 Charter Crashes Near Alaska Air Force Radar Site in Foggy Conditions simpleflying.com · 2026-08-22
Eight people have been killed after a Cessna 441 Conquest charter aircraft crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in Alaska on Thursday, August 20. The flight, operated by Security Aviation and regi

Stelia Aerospace Plans to Double Premium Seat Production Capacity by 2027 runwaygirlnetwork.com · 2026-07-15
Stelia Aerospace, the cabin interior brand of Airbus Atlantic, plans to double its premium seat production capacity by 2027 to meet surging airline demand, the company's strategic product marketing director for cabin int

FAA Proposes Noise Certification Standard for Supersonic Aircraft, Aims to Enable Overland Supersonic Flight runwaygirlnetwork.com · 2026-06-30
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a proposed rule establishing a noise-based certification standard for supersonic aircraft, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced. The move is described

FAA Awards Air Traffic Control Software Contract to Air Space Intelligence runwaygirlnetwork.com · 2026-06-22
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a contract to Air Space Intelligence (ASI) for two new software technologies designed to improve flight scheduling and management across the National Airspace System,

Emirates and Etihad Disrupt Schedules as Gulf Airspace Restrictions Persist Amid 2026 Iran Conflict www.thetraveler.org · 2026-08-24
Emirates, Etihad Airways and other Middle East carriers are trimming frequencies, rerouting flights and retiming services through Dubai and Abu Dhabi as regional airspace restrictions linked to the 2026 Iran conflict con

Archer Aviation Accelerates Push to Become Diversified Aerospace Company aviationweek.com · 2026-08-23
Archer Aviation's planned acquisition of Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid businesses marks the latest step in the air taxi developer's transformation into a broader aerospace and defense company. The transaction wi

Small Aircraft Crashes at Brenham Municipal Airport; Two Occupants Sustain Minor Injuries kdhnews.com · 2026-08-22
BRENHAM, Texas — A small aircraft crashed at Brenham Municipal Airport during what officials described as an "operational incident," prompting a large emergency response. According to the City of Brenham, two people were

Altitude Parts Acquires Fly Alliance's Aircraft Parts Business in $100M Deal www.corporatejetinvestor.com · 2026-08-24
Altitude Parts, led by Kevin Wargo, has acquired all aircraft parts inventory and warehouses from Fly Alliance in a transaction valued at approximately $100 million. The deal officially closed last week, with the transac

FAA Issues Request for Information on New Spaceports and Priority Airspace for Launches spacenews.com · 2026-08-22
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is soliciting public and industry input on new spaceport locations and the designation of priority airspace for space launches, the Department of Transportation announced

ORIX Aviation to Acquire Wales-Based AerFin in Engine and End-of-Life Aircraft Services Push aviationweek.com · 2026-08-23
Japanese-owned and Dublin, Ireland-based aircraft lessor and asset manager ORIX Aviation is acquiring Wales-based aftermarket specialist AerFin, marking the company's expansion into engine, component, and end-of-life air

DHS Spent $464 Million on 10 Deportation Aircraft That Have Barely Flown Due to Staffing Shortages simpleflying.com · 2026-08-24
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paid $464 million to Daedalus Aviation to acquire a fleet of 10 aircraft for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flights, yet the planes have remained largel

Ben Gurion Airport Chaos: Labor Dispute Halts Operations on Busiest Day as Warnings Were Ignored www.calcalistech.com · 2026-08-23
Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's only international airport, descended into chaos on August 20, 2026, when a labor dispute at the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) brought key ground operations to a halt for approximately two

French tourist, 68, dies in Death Valley after vehicle becomes stuck in 46°C heat www.northweststar.com.au · 2026-08-22
A 68-year-old French tourist has died in California's Death Valley National Park after his vehicle became stuck on a remote road, stranding him in temperatures that reached 46°C. The man and a companion were trapped in t

Ten Aviation Incidents Make Headlines: Rafale Intercepts Leaking Jet, Cessna Pilot Killed, Qantas A380 Flew With Light Inside Wing uk.news.yahoo.com · 2026-08-24
A French Air Force Rafale fighter intercepted a Bombardier Global 6000 business jet over France after spotting a fuel leak mid-flight, forcing the aircraft to divert from its Miami-bound route. The incident topped this w

CBI Files Case Against Former DGCA Flying Training Director Captain Anil Gill and Four Aviation Firms Over Corruption Allegations www.thehindu.com · 2026-08-23
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Captain Anil Gill, a former director of flying training at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and four

ExecuJet Middle East Seeks PIC/Lead Commander for Dassault Falcon 7X in Dubai ae.jobrapido.com · 2026-08-22
ExecuJet Middle East is recruiting a PIC/Lead Commander for the Dassault Falcon 7X, based in Dubai, UAE. The position sits within the company's Flight Operations division and requires candidates to relocate to Dubai, as

Aviation MRO Sector Faces Acute Talent Shortage as Global Spending Heads Toward $193 Billion by 2030 www.aerotime.aero · 2026-08-24
The global aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry is contending with a deepening talent shortage as demand surges and workforce pipelines fall short. Global MRO spending is projected to rise from $136

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