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Ground Worker Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Aircraft at Montreal Airport：A ground worker was seriously injured after being struck by an aircraft on the apron at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on the evening of August 24, 2026. Airport operator Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) confirmed that emergency services responded around 19:30 local time following the accident involving an aircraft and a member of the airport community. The injured employee was immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Ground Worker Seriously Injured

Third Drone and Explosives Discovered Near Leipzig Airport (LEJ)：German authorities discovered a third unmanned aerial vehicle in a field in Kabelsketal, west of Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), on August 14, 2026. Forensic investigators subsequently located approximately 50 grams of hexogen explosive at the same site the following day. Third Drone and Explosives

SWISS Boeing 777 Diversion to Azores Caused by Mystery Odor Onboard：A SWISS Boeing 777 aircraft was forced to divert to the Azores after an unidentified mystery odor was detected on board. The unexpected landing left the passengers stranded at the airport while operational arrangements were made. SWISS Boeing 777 Diversion to Azores

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Typhoon Saudel Prompts Flight Cancellations and Delays to Okinawa for August 26：Due to the impact of Typhoon Saudel, Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) Corporation announced that 16 flights scheduled for August 26 have been canceled as of 6 p.m. on August 25. The affected carriers include Peach Aviation, China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, and Thai Lion Air. Typhoon Saudel Prompts Flight

Foreign Media Report Paraguay Seeking AT-3 and F-5 Aircraft; MOFA Declines Comment：Foreign media reported that Paraguay is in talks with Taiwan to evaluate acquiring F-5 fighter jets and AT-3 trainer aircraft to rebuild its jet capabilities, expecting to introduce 10 to 15 aircraft starting in 2027. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded that the two governments maintain long-term cooperation across various fields, but stated it consistently does not comment on matters concerning the defense and military affairs of allies. Foreign Media Report Paraguay

Aircalin's First Airbus A350-900 Spotted in Toulouse Paint Shop：Aircalin’s first Airbus A350-900 has been spotted for the first time in Toulouse, France, fresh out of the paint shop in its iconic colorful livery. This is the first of two A350-900s that the New Caledonia-based carrier has on order from Airbus, with the second aircraft expected to follow in 2027 or 2028. Aircalin s First Airbus A350-900

US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III Flies to Moscow from Latvia：a United States Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III flew from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia to Moscow Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) on August 25, 2026. Tracking records show the aircraft arrived in Riga on August 23, 2026, after departing from Joint Base Andrews (ADW) in Maryland. US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III

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LAX (LAX) Caterer Serving 15 Airlines Faces Hygiene Allegations：An airline catering company supplying in-flight meal services to at least 15 airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is under scrutiny following allegations concerning its hygiene practices and working conditions. LAX LAX Caterer Serving 15 Airlines

US withdraws two KC-135 tankers from Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base (JAM) ahead of schedule：The US Air Force has taken out two KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft from Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria, ending to a deployment that drew criticism from Iran. US withdraws two KC-135 tankers from

China's S4000 Airborne Wind Turbine System Completes 13,123-Foot Altitude Flight Test：China’s upgraded S4000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) has completed a full-process flight test at a trial base located in Northwest China. During the flight test, the airborne platform reached an operational altitude of 13,123 feet, or approximately 4,000 meters, marking progress in stratospheric wind power technology. China s S4000 Airborne Wind Turbine

United confirms first international destinations for ‘Born to Explore’ A321XLR：United Airlines announced on August 25, 2026, at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) that its first international Airbus A321XLR flights will start on December 1, 2026. The new aircraft will operate from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Amsterdam and Dublin, following the opening of domestic routes in September 2026. United confirms first international