AeroTime

190 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Saudia pilot killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh international airport · Saudia confirms pilot killed, aircraft damaged in 2026-10-08 Riyadh airport attack.
• Indonesia may receive first Chinese J-10 fighter jets April 2027 · Media reports indicate Indonesia could receive first Chinese J-10 fighters around April 2027.
• Ukraine strikes Russian Seshcha military air base, General Staff announces · Ukraine's General Staff confirmed strikes on Russia's Seshcha military airfield on 2026-10-07.
• Canada and EU plan joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombers · Canada and the EU plan to jointly purchase 50 De Havilland water bombers for use by 2030.
• Airlines Redesign Business Class Cabins for Highest-Margin Passengers · Airlines are investing billions to retrofit business class cabins, prioritizing privacy and exclusivity over economy accessibility.
• Swedish Gripen Jets Support Poland Against Russian Attack on Ukraine · Swedish Air Force Gripen fighters assisted Poland in defending airspace during a major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
• Poland deploys FA-50 jets to QRA alert for Russian drone defense · Poland activated FA-50GF aircraft for quick reaction air defense alert duty.
• Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 Crashes Near Igbokoda with 32 Aboard · A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing 32 people on October 5, 2026.
• Vertical Aerospace Appoints Ex-Leonardo Helicopters CEO Clyde Woltman to Board · Vertical Aerospace appointed former Leonardo Helicopters US CEO Clyde Woltman to its board of directors.
• Aero Vodochody and Thales Expand L-39 Skyfox Counter-Drone Capabilities · Aero Vodochody and Thales sign MoU to integrate 70mm rockets into the L-39 Skyfox jet for counter-drone missions.
• FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue, Unblocks MAX 10 Certification · The FAA determined a Boeing 737 MAX software issue poses no safety risk, clearing the path for MAX 10 certification.
• KLM Welcomes First Airbus A350 Named 'The Night Watch' · KLM took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 named 'The Night Watch' at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
• IndiGo A321 Suffers Tail Strike During Landing at Bengaluru Airport · An IndiGo Airbus A321 suffered a tail strike during a landing attempt at Bengaluru Airport on September 27, 2026.
• Mount Etna ash forces full flight suspension at Catania Airport · Volcanic ash from Mount Etna suspended all flights at Catania Airport until September 27.
• Nor'easter Causes Hundreds of Flight Cancellations in US Northeast · A powerful nor'easter triggered hundreds of flight cancellations across the US Northeast, severely impacting Boston Logan and regional airports.
• Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 face scrutiny over flight software issue · Boeing faces FAA review after flight management software issue affects 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 vertical navigation.
• Airbus Declares A321neo Surface Deviation a Quality, Not Safety, Issue · Airbus states a surface protection deviation on A321neos is a quality issue allowing continued operations.
• Finland and Sweden Conduct First Joint Fighter Jet Interception Mission · Finnish and Swedish air forces completed their first joint operational identification mission intercepting Russian aircraft over the Gulf of Finland.
• Condor Buyout by Attestor Scheduled for August 2027 Completion · German airline Condor confirms Attestor acquisition completion set for August 31, 2027.
• easyJet Announces 18 New UK Summer 2027 Air Routes · easyJet revealed 18 new UK leisure air routes for Summer 2027 focused on Mediterranean destinations.
• French Patroller drone over Poland likely misidentified as Polish aircraft · Tracking data showing a Safran Patroller near Poland was likely a crewed Polish Border Guard aircraft, not a French drone.
• United Airlines Receives First GTF Advantage-Powered Aircraft · United Airlines received the first commercial aircraft featuring Pratt & Whitney's new GTF Advantage engine.
• Saab Signs Three MoUs to Expand Space Domain System Integration · Saab signs three MoUs to expand its role as a system integrator in the space domain.
• ATR Appoints Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as New CEO · ATR board appoints Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEO effective November 1, 2026.
• CIA Warns Europe of Russian Drone Plot; Italy Denies Alert · El Mundo reports CIA warned Spain, France, and Italy of a Russian drone plot, which Italian officials deny.
• Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 11 New Boeing Aircraft · Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced an order for 11 new Boeing aircraft to expand its fleet and international connectivity.
• Russian Mi-8 Helicopter Breaches Polish Airspace Near Kaliningrad · Poland's Armed Forces report a Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated airspace near Kaliningrad on September 23, 2026.
• Qantas Confirms Sydney To New York Non-Stop Service Launching Mid 2028 · Qantas announces Sydney-New York non-stop flights starting mid 2028 under Project Sunrise.
• Airbus Wins 25-Year French Military Cybersecurity Contract · Airbus secured a 25-year deal to supply cybersecurity gateways for French military networks.
• Safran inaugurates expanded $22M Singapore MRO center · Safran Landing Systems inaugurates a $22 million expanded MRO center in Singapore to boost regional aircraft maintenance capacity.