https://squawkseven.com/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-home.svg https://squawkseven.com/news/cirrus-vision-jet-damaged/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-cirrus-vision-jet-damaged.svgCirrus Vision Jet Damaged in Takeoff Attempt from Closed RunwayA Cirrus Vision Jet suffered a gear collapse after attempting to take off from a closed section of Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho. The incident, which injured one passenger, is under... https://squawkseven.com/news/korean-air-expands-australian/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-korean-air-expands-australian.svgKorean Air Expands Australian Services with Seasonal Seoul-Melbourne FlightsKorean Air has announced the launch of non-stop services between Seoul Incheon International Airport and Melbourne Airport, operating three times a week from December 18, 2026, through March 14, 2027. https://squawkseven.com/news/atr-identifies-million-passenger/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-atr-identifies-million-passenger.svgATR Identifies 16 Million-Passenger Market in Untapped Indonesian RoutesFranco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has identified a market of roughly 16 million passengers a year that remains largely untapped in Indonesia. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/alliance-airlines-appoints-ceo/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-alliance-airlines-appoints-ceo.svgAlliance Airlines Appoints New CEO, Steven GreenwayAviation industry veteran Steven Greenway will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Airlines starting October 1, 2026. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/usaf-jolly-green-iis/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-usaf-jolly-green-iis.svgUSAF Jolly Green IIs Rescue Five After Navy MH-60S Hard LandingUS Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters recover five US Navy personnel from mountainous terrain after their MH-60S Seahawk made a hard landing during a high-altitude training flight. https://squawkseven.com/news/riyadh-air-ana-partner/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-riyadh-air-ana-partner.svgRiyadh Air and ANA Partner to Boost Connectivity Between Saudi Arabia and JapanRiyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Japan, and beyond. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/regent-squire-seaglider-completes/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-regent-squire-seaglider-completes.svgREGENT's Squire Seaglider Completes Wing-in-Ground Exercise with US MilitaryREGENT's Squire seaglider has successfully participated in an exercise to test experimental military systems with the US military. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/possible-brake-problem-emerges/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-possible-brake-problem-emerges.svgPossible Brake Problem Emerges in Vietnam Airlines Runway IncidentA potential braking malfunction has been identified as a possible explanation for a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 that struggled to accelerate and ran beyond the end of a runway during takeoff from... https://squawkseven.com/news/faa-partners-air-traffic/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-faa-partners-air-traffic.svgFAA Partners with AT&T for Air Traffic Network OverhaulThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded AT&T an initial $74.3 million contract to support the overhaul of the US air traffic control system. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/rakuten-helps-helsing-pitch/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-rakuten-helps-helsing-pitch.svgRakuten Helps Helsing Pitch HX-2 Strike Drone to JapanJapanese e-commerce group Rakuten is assisting German defense technology company Helsing in its pursuit of a sale of its HX-2 strike drone to Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/south-african-airways-suspends/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-south-african-airways-suspends.svgSouth African Airways Suspends Acting CEO Amid Governance ConcernsSouth African Airways has suspended its acting CEO, Matshela Seshibe, after four months in the role, citing a commitment to good governance and accountability. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/l3harris-removes-ceo-christopher/2026-08-18https://squawkseven.com/share-l3harris-removes-ceo-christopher.svgL3Harris Removes CEO Christopher Kubasik Following Code of Conduct InvestigationL3Harris Technologies has removed its Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik after an investigation found that he violated the company's code of conduct. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/electric-aircraft-used-emergency/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-electric-aircraft-used-emergency.svgElectric Aircraft Used for Emergency Medical Response in Rural North CarolinaA paramedic in rural North Carolina has used an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to respond to emergency medical calls, reaching patients faster than ground ambulances. https://squawkseven.com/news/india-launches-5b-tender/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-india-launches-5b-tender.svgIndia launches $10.5B tender for 60 medium transport aircraft, pitting C-130J against C-390India's Ministry of Defence has issued a request for proposals for 60 medium transport aircraft, valued at approximately $10.5 billion, with Lockheed Martin's C-130J and Embraer's C-390 emerging as... https://squawkseven.com/news/airbaltic-bondholders-approve-terms/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-airbaltic-bondholders-approve-terms.svgairBaltic Bondholders Approve New Terms for Outstanding BondsairBaltic has announced that its bondholders have approved amendments to the terms of the airline's outstanding €380 million 14.5%-interest bonds, which are due in 2029. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/brussels-airlines-adds-arctic/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-brussels-airlines-adds-arctic.svgBrussels Airlines adds Arctic winter routes to Norway and FinlandThe Belgian flag carrier will operate new scheduled flights to Evenes, Kemi and Kittilä during the 2026/27 winter season, reflecting growing demand for northern European destinations. https://squawkseven.com/news/avianca-cargo-continues-relief-b2ae36/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-avianca-cargo-continues-relief-b2ae36.svgAvianca Cargo Continues Relief Efforts in ColombiaAvianca Cargo has transported an additional 60 tons of humanitarian aid to Colombia, bringing the total volume of aid moved to over 150 tons in just two days. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/gol-linhas-reas-appoints-f8d05d/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-gol-linhas-reas-appoints-f8d05d.svgGol Linhas Aéreas Appoints New CEO Amid Leadership ChangeGol Linhas Aéreas welcomes back former executive André Fehlauer as its new CEO, while Celso Ferrer joins Boeing as its new president for the Latin America and the Caribbean regions. https://squawkseven.com/news/senators-allege-dhs-operated-a0ecb3/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-senators-allege-dhs-operated-a0ecb3.svgSenators Allege DHS Operated Private Jet Service for Trump OfficialsTwo U.S. senators have accused the Department of Homeland Security of misusing funds to acquire luxury aircraft for high-ranking officials during the Trump administration, including members of the... https://squawkseven.com/news/iag-challenges-heathrow-third-b76752/2026-08-17https://squawkseven.com/share-iag-challenges-heathrow-third-b76752.svgIAG Challenges Heathrow’s Third Runway Costs in Transport Committee EvidenceInternational Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, has raised concerns over the $66 billion price tag for Heathrow’s third runway, calling it 'exceptional' and questioning its... https://squawkseven.com/news/pilatus-consolidates-composite-operations-4bae6a/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-pilatus-consolidates-composite-operations-4bae6a.svgPilatus Consolidates Composite Operations in SwitzerlandAviation manufacturer Pilatus has opened a new composite manufacturing center in Switzerland, bringing together its development and production operations under one roof. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/avolon-akasa-air-finalize-92ba89/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-avolon-akasa-air-finalize-92ba89.svgAvolon and Akasa Air Finalize Sale-Leaseback Deal for Seven Boeing 737-8200 AircraftAvolon and Akasa Air have agreed on a sale-leaseback transaction for seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, allowing the Indian carrier to optimize its financial resources while maintaining operations. This... https://squawkseven.com/news/russia-jet-powered-drones-113033/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-russia-jet-powered-drones-113033.svgRussia's Jet-Powered Drones Test Ukraine's Low-Cost Interceptor DefensesRussia's increasing use of jet-powered drones is pushing Ukraine to adapt its air defense systems, with the country's military and manufacturers developing faster and more advanced interceptors. https://squawkseven.com/news/faa-proposes-mandatory-fix-a73aac/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-faa-proposes-mandatory-fix-a73aac.svgFAA Proposes Mandatory Fix for Boeing 787 Fan Cowl IssueThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a mandatory airworthiness directive to address a potential safety issue with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's fan cowl. 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