https://skytical.tech/en/news/ An archive of SKYTICAL aviation and transport news, ordered by publication time. en Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:32:04 GMT SKYTICAL static pipeline https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-1120-british-airways-to-resume-airbus-a380-fl/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-1120-british-airways-to-resume-airbus-a380-fl/ British Airways will deploy an Airbus A380 on a 14-hour route next week after 16 months. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:20:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-1025-dubai-international-airport-passenger-tr/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-1025-dubai-international-airport-passenger-tr/ Dubai International Airport passenger traffic dropped 31.3% in first half of 2026 amid regional conflict. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:25:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-1025-latam-secures-505m-financing-to-add-11-a/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-1025-latam-secures-505m-financing-to-add-11-a/ LATAM Airlines secures $505 million financing to add 11 Airbus and Embraer aircraft by late 2026. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:25:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0932-united-airlines-passengers-stranded-on-w/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0932-united-airlines-passengers-stranded-on-w/ United Airlines passengers were left stranded on a Wisconsin tarmac for five hours after crew timed out. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0932-recaro-begins-deliveries-of-new-r4-premi/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0932-recaro-begins-deliveries-of-new-r4-premi/ RECARO Aircraft Seating began delivering its R4 Premium Economy seats in June 2026 ahead of service entry. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0932-taiwan-caa-advances-kaohsiung-airport-te/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0932-taiwan-caa-advances-kaohsiung-airport-te/ Taiwan CAA is advancing Kaohsiung Airport's NT$88.08 billion terminal construction project in two phases. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 GMT CAA Taiwan https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0832-saudia-group-signs-mou-with-french-bank/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0832-saudia-group-signs-mou-with-french-bank/ Saudia Group signed an MoU in Paris to arrange financing for new Airbus aircraft deliveries. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:32:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0431-vice-president-drone-development-faces-r/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0431-vice-president-drone-development-faces-r/ Vice President cites airspace, frequency regulatory hurdles; NCC paralysis pressures drone industry Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:31:00 GMT 中央社 CNA https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0219-heavy-rain-worsens-mudslides-as-tra-susp/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0219-heavy-rain-worsens-mudslides-as-tra-susp/ Taiwan Railways suspended South-Link Line services before midnight on August 25 following heavy rain and mudslides. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:19:00 GMT 臺灣交通要聞 https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0043-taiwan-railways-clears-south-link-line-s/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260826-0043-taiwan-railways-clears-south-link-line-s/ Taiwan Railways clears South Link Line between Fangshan and Fangye, resuming normal service on August 26. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:43:00 GMT 臺灣交通要聞 https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2318-latam-secures-505-million-financing-deal/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2318-latam-secures-505-million-financing-deal/ LATAM secures $505 million financing to add 11 new aircraft in 2026, accelerating fleet renewal. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:18:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2217-air-france-la-premiere-first-class-slate/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2217-air-france-la-premiere-first-class-slate/ Air France La Premiere to debut in San Francisco; now serves seven US cities Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:17:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2217-faa-opens-new-frederick-plant-to-build-d/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2217-faa-opens-new-frederick-plant-to-build-d/ FAA opens new Frederick plant to build digital voice switches for ATC modernization Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:17:00 GMT FAA https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2119-united-adds-okinawa-as-6th-japanese-dest/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2119-united-adds-okinawa-as-6th-japanese-dest/ United adds Okinawa as its sixth Japanese destination with thrice-weekly Boeing 777 direct flights. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:19:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2119-us-rescinds-syria-terror-designation-and/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-2119-us-rescinds-syria-terror-designation-and/ US State Department rescinds Syria terrorism status, waiving ban on Syrian flight operations. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:19:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1924-swiss-boeing-777-diverts-to-azores-follo/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1924-swiss-boeing-777-diverts-to-azores-follo/ A SWISS Boeing 777 diverted to the Azores due to cabin odor, prompting precautionary passenger medical checkups. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:24:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1723-boeing-777x-to-be-exclusively-powered-by/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1723-boeing-777x-to-be-exclusively-powered-by/ Boeing 777X aircraft will exclusively use GE9X engines without the chevrons seen on Dreamliners. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:23:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1723-united-airlines-prepares-airbus-a321xlr/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1723-united-airlines-prepares-airbus-a321xlr/ United Airlines will deploy its Airbus A321XLR; expanding to ten European and Asian routes in 2027 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:23:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1625-embraer-phenom-300ev-with-autoland-recei/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1625-embraer-phenom-300ev-with-autoland-recei/ Embraer Phenom 300EV receives triple certification; first light jet with Garmin Autoland; deliveries from 2028 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:25:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1534-montreal-airport-employee-struck-and-kil/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1534-montreal-airport-employee-struck-and-kil/ French Bee aircraft strikes and kills Samsic employee while backing up at Montreal Airport Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:34:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1534-bangladesh-drafts-agreement-documents-fo/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1534-bangladesh-drafts-agreement-documents-fo/ Bangladesh government committee drafts negotiation documents for J-10CE fighters and attack helicopters; air force pursues modernization Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:34:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-swiss-boeing-777-diversion-to-azores-cau/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-swiss-boeing-777-diversion-to-azores-cau/ SWISS Boeing 777 diverted to Azores over mystery odor; replacement aircraft dispatched to collect stranded passengers. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-united-confirms-first-international-dest/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-united-confirms-first-international-dest/ United Airlines will start A321XLR flights to Amsterdam and Dublin from December 1, 2026. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-china-s-s4000-airborne-wind-turbine-syst/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-china-s-s4000-airborne-wind-turbine-syst/ China's upgraded S4000 airborne wind energy system completed a flight test at 13,123 feet altitude. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-raf-red-arrows-release-remaining-2026-di/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-raf-red-arrows-release-remaining-2026-di/ Red Arrows list remaining 2026 show dates from Clacton to Sanicole; final display at Duxford. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-collins-completes-altitude-testing-of-ep/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-collins-completes-altitude-testing-of-ep/ Collins Aerospace completes EPACS altitude testing; potential F-35 cooling fix advances Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-mammoth-freighters-delivers-first-conver/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1435-mammoth-freighters-delivers-first-conver/ Mammoth Freighters delivers its first converted Boeing 777-200LRMF freighter to Jetran for operation with DHL. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1341-lax-caterer-serving-15-airlines-faces-hy/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1341-lax-caterer-serving-15-airlines-faces-hy/ LAX airline caterer serving 15 carriers faces scrutiny over allegations of mold, maggots, and poor conditions. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:41:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1341-us-withdraws-two-kc-135-tankers-from-bul/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1341-us-withdraws-two-kc-135-tankers-from-bul/ Two KC-135 tankers left Bezmer Air Base on Aug 21, weeks before authorization expiry, UAE confirmed. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:41:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-foreign-media-report-paraguay-seeking-at/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-foreign-media-report-paraguay-seeking-at/ Foreign media report Paraguay is evaluating acquiring Taiwanese AT-3 and F-5 aircraft; Taiwan MOFA declines comment. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT 中央社 CNA https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-us-air-force-c-17a-globemaster-iii-flies/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-us-air-force-c-17a-globemaster-iii-flies/ A US Air Force C-17A transport aircraft flew from Latvia to Moscow with undisclosed flight purpose. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-aircalin-s-first-airbus-a350-900-spotted/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-aircalin-s-first-airbus-a350-900-spotted/ Aircalin's first Airbus A350-900 has been spotted in Toulouse ahead of late 2026 delivery. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-semi-partners-with-taiwan-high-speed-rai/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1229-semi-partners-with-taiwan-high-speed-rai/ SEMI partners with Taiwan High Speed Rail to add services and badge collection across five stations. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT 中央社 CNA 產經證券 https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1022-third-drone-and-explosives-discovered-ne/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1022-third-drone-and-explosives-discovered-ne/ German authorities found a third drone and explosives near Leipzig Airport; federal police are investigating the incident. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:22:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1022-romania-records-25-drone-incursions-in-2/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-1022-romania-records-25-drone-incursions-in-2/ Romania recorded 25 drone incursions in 2026 as military jets launched 47 times to monitor air targets. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:22:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0925-nasa-awards-30-million-to-four-universit/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0925-nasa-awards-30-million-to-four-universit/ NASA awards $30 million to four university research teams for Mach 4 propulsion and AI avionics. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:25:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0831-ground-worker-seriously-injured-after-be/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0831-ground-worker-seriously-injured-after-be/ French bee A350 incident at Montreal Trudeau Airport leaves ground signaller seriously injured; investigation underway. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:31:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0630-american-airlines-to-open-first-class-di/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0630-american-airlines-to-open-first-class-di/ American Airlines will open its First Class dining rooms to Business Class passengers during lounge upgrades. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:30:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0630-rome-bound-delta-airbus-a330-diverts-to/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0630-rome-bound-delta-airbus-a330-diverts-to/ Delta Airbus A330 bound for Rome diverts to Canada following a mechanical emergency. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:30:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0523-eva-air-partners-with-ait-microsoft-and/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0523-eva-air-partners-with-ait-microsoft-and/ EVA Air partners with AIT and Microsoft to launch a SAF green transport initiative in Taiwan. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:23:00 GMT 中央社 CNA 國籍航空 https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0213-argentina-to-retire-super-etendard-fight/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260825-0213-argentina-to-retire-super-etendard-fight/ Argentina retires Super Étendard fighters ending 40 years of service returning jets to France Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:13:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2315-buffalo-airport-faces-14-hour-fuel-outag/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2315-buffalo-airport-faces-14-hour-fuel-outag/ Buffalo Airport issued a NOTAM indicating fuel services were unavailable for nearly 14 hours. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:15:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2315-israir-secures-faa-approval-for-tel-aviv/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2315-israir-secures-faa-approval-for-tel-aviv/ Israir receives final FAA approval to launch nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and New York in October. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:15:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2216-two-tourists-seriously-injured-by-jet-bl/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2216-two-tourists-seriously-injured-by-jet-bl/ Two tourists were seriously injured by jet blast at Skiathos while hazard signs were ignored. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:16:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2216-russian-attack-drone-guided-entirely-by/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-2216-russian-attack-drone-guided-entirely-by/ A Russian AI-guided attack drone struck Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, killing three civilians sheltering near a gas station. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:16:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1800-southwest-airlines-to-cut-68-routes-and/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1800-southwest-airlines-to-cut-68-routes-and/ Southwest Airlines will cut 68 routes and add 67 others in the third quarter of 2026. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1800-american-airlines-debt-filing-reveals-ne/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1800-american-airlines-debt-filing-reveals-ne/ American Airlines submits a $1.3 billion debt filing revealing its new fleet strategy. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT Simple Flying https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1800-textron-aviation-appoints-brian-rohloff/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1800-textron-aviation-appoints-brian-rohloff/ Textron Aviation names Brian Rohloff CEO; Ron Draper retires Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT AeroTime https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1432-spirit-airlines-flight-attendants-union/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1432-spirit-airlines-flight-attendants-union/ Spirit Airlines' cabin crew union asks a bankruptcy court to block Google's $10 million purchase of staff data; union cites privacy concerns. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:32:00 GMT Aerospace Global News https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1228-archer-aviation-and-aeg-partner-to-devel/ https://skytical.tech/en/news/a-20260824-1228-archer-aviation-and-aeg-partner-to-devel/ Archer Aviation and AEG announced plans to develop a downtown Los Angeles vertiport at L.A. LIVE. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:28:00 GMT AeroTime