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Today’s aviation stories
Major aviation developments, safety reports, airline news and worldwide events, presented in a clean newspaper edition and updated without reloading the page.
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Philippines completes Black Hawk fleet, becomes largest S-70i operator globally
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has completed the acquisition of all 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters it ordered… The post Philippines completes Black Hawk fleet, becomes largest S-70i operator globally appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Qantas to retire A380 fleet earlier than expected, eyes replacements
Qantas will retire its Airbus A380 fleet earlier than originally planned, the airline confirmed on August 26, 2026. … The post Qantas to retire A380 fleet earlier than expected, eyes replacements appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Italy says reported €3B Ukraine air defense package not approved
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said that a reported 13th package of military assistance for Ukraine had not been adopted… The post Italy says reported €3B Ukraine air defense package not approved appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Qantas opens $65M training center, adds Australia’s first A350 simulator
The Qantas Group has opened a new Emergency Procedures Training Centre (EPTC) in Sydney, part of a AU$100… The post Qantas opens $65M training center, adds Australia’s first A350 simulator appeared first on AeroTime.
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Worldwide Aviation Aug 27, 2026My Freighter expands strategic partnership with Baltic Ground Services across Europe
My Freighter is pleased to announce the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Baltic Ground Services (BGS), one… The post My Freighter expands strategic partnership with Baltic Ground Services across Europe appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Worldwide Aviation Aug 26, 2026Airbus workers in Spain begin indefinite strike
Thousands of Airbus employees in Spain have begun an indefinite strike after workers rejected a company proposal on… The post Airbus workers in Spain begin indefinite strike appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Worldwide Aviation Aug 26, 2026Pilot survives as burning Cirrus SR22 descends under parachute
A pilot escaped with minor injuries after a Cirrus SR22 caught fire in flight and descended beneath its… The post Pilot survives as burning Cirrus SR22 descends under parachute appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Worldwide Aviation Aug 26, 2026Nose gear collapses as Sepehran Airlines 737 runs off runway in Iran
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737-500 veered off a runway after landing at Mashhad International Airport (MHD) in northwest… The post Nose gear collapses as Sepehran Airlines 737 runs off runway in Iran appeared first on AeroTime.
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