AeroTime

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

• Ryanair cuts growth forecast, warns less-hedged European airlines may not survive winter fuel crisis · Ryanair cut its fiscal 2027 passenger forecast to 214 million and warned less-hedged European airlines may not survive the winter fuel crisis.
• 17-year-old fleeing police badly damages PlaneSense PC-12 at New Hampshire airport · A 17-year-old fleeing police crashed into a parked PlaneSense PC-12 at Portsmouth International Airport, badly damaging the aircraft.
• Airlink E-Jets Low Flypast Over Cape Town Stadium Sparks Safety Debate · Airlink Embraer E-Jets performed a low formation flypast over DHL Stadium, raising safety questions despite airline approval.
• Zuri Unveils Hybrid-Electric Cargo Drone, Seeks €6M Series A · Czech startup Zuri unveiled a dual-use cargo drone and announced a €6 million Series A fundraising round.
• Russia Delivers Third Su-35S Fighter Batch in August 2026 · United Aircraft Corporation delivered a third batch of Su-35S fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces in August 2026.
• Pilot Survives Cirrus SR22 Fire via Whole-Aircraft Parachute in Brazil · A pilot survived a burning Cirrus SR22 in Brazil after deploying its whole-aircraft parachute system.
• EgyptAir Signs Three-Year Global Partnership with FC Barcelona · EgyptAir becomes FC Barcelona's official airline and global partner through the 2028/29 season.
• SWISS Boeing 777 Diverts to Azores After Unidentified Odor · A SWISS Boeing 777 diverted to the Azores after a pungent odor made passengers ill mid-flight.
• Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before jury selection over newly found evidence · Judge postpones Abu Agila Al-Marimi's Lockerbie bombing trial days before jury selection after US presents new evidence.
• US Withdraws KC-135 Tankers from Bulgaria Amid Iran Tensions · The US Air Force withdrew two KC-135 refueling aircraft from Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base ahead of their authorized expiration date.
• US Air Force C-17 lands in Moscow; purpose undisclosed · A US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III landed in Moscow on August 25, 2026, with no official explanation provided.
• Australia's ADF and RAAF Begin Nationwide Low Carbon Fuel Rollout · The Australian Defence Force and Royal Australian Air Force have certified low carbon liquid fuel blends for nationwide operational use.
• Third Drone and Explosives Found Near Leipzig Airport · German authorities discovered a third drone and explosives near Leipzig/Halle Airport following previous incidents.
• Aircalin's first Airbus A350-900 spotted in Toulouse, delivery expected late 2026 · Aircalin's first Airbus A350-900 spotted in Toulouse, delivery expected late 2026.
• Romania Scrambles Fighters Twice Amid Drone Surge in 2026 · Romania scrambled F-16s and helicopters twice on August 24, 2026, responding to unauthorized drone incursions.
• Montreal Airport Worker Seriously Injured by Aircraft on Apron · A ground signaller was seriously injured after being struck by an aircraft at Montreal Trudeau Airport on August 24, 2026.
• UPS Invests $2 Billion in Air Hubs as Amazon Volume Drops · UPS announced a $2 billion investment in global air hubs to pivot toward high-value healthcare and supply chain logistics.
• Russian AI Drone Kills Civilians in Ukraine Without Human Control · A Russian Molniya drone equipped with commercial Nvidia AI killed three civilians in Zaporizhzhia without human intervention.
• Israir receives FAA approval to launch nonstop Tel Aviv-New York flights · Israir announced final FAA approval on August 24, 2026, clearing its planned Tel Aviv-New York service.
• Saab Offers Canada Gripen Production Line Amid F-35 Fleet Review · Saab CEO Micael Johansson presented a plan for Canadian Gripen E production while Ottawa reviews its F-35 fleet.
• Textron Aviation Appoints Brian Rohloff as New CEO · Textron Aviation names Brian Rohloff as CEO and President effective August 31, 2026.
• ICEYE Establishes India Arm for Local Radar Satellite Manufacturing · Finnish radar firm ICEYE opens New Delhi office to manufacture satellites for Indian defense under local policy.
• UK Plans to Share Storm Shadow Blueprints with Ukraine Angers Russia · The UK agreed to share Storm Shadow missile blueprints with Ukraine, prompting strong condemnation from Russian officials.
• Chinese J-16 Jets Test Against French Rafales in Egypt Drills · Chinese J-16 fighters engaged in combat drills against French Rafales for the first time during Egypt exercises.
• Bulgaria Neutralizes GPS Jammer Found in Sofia Complex · Bulgarian security forces located and neutralized a GPS jammer in Sofia that disrupted airport navigation.
• Archer Aviation Partners with AEG for Downtown LA Vertiport · Archer Aviation and AEG announced plans to build a vertiport at L.A. LIVE for the exclusive air taxi partner.
• Hungarian Gripen Fighter Crashes at Szolnok Base; Pilot Ejects Safely · A Hungarian Defense Force Gripen fighter jet crashed at Szolnok base on August 24, 2026, with the pilot ejecting safely.
• Indonesian Su-30 Fighter Skids Off Runway in South Sulawesi · An Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 fighter left the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport in Maros, South Sulawesi, on August 24, 2026.
• ANA Deploys Remote Robots to Combat Japan Workforce Shortage · All Nippon Airways launches remote robot support system to address staffing gaps amid Japan's aging population.
• Boeing Engineers Reject Contract Offer, Strike Looms · Boeing staff rejected a new contract offer, authorizing union leaders to proceed with strike action if negotiations fail.