https://squawkseven.com/2026-08-21https://squawkseven.com/share-home.svg https://squawkseven.com/news/alaska-airlines-expands-international/2026-08-21https://squawkseven.com/share-alaska-airlines-expands-international.svgAlaska Airlines Expands International Network with New Nonstop FlightsAlaska Airlines is launching new nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris, expanding its international network and becoming the first airline to connect Seattle-Tacoma International... https://squawkseven.com/news/retired-qantaslink-fokker-f100/2026-08-21https://squawkseven.com/share-retired-qantaslink-fokker-f100.svgRetired QantasLink Fokker F100 Finds New Home at Australian Aviation MuseumA retired QantasLink Fokker F100 has been donated to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society and will be displayed at Shellharbour Airport (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/pilot-seriously-injured-druine/2026-08-21https://squawkseven.com/share-pilot-seriously-injured-druine.svgPilot Seriously Injured in Druine Turbulent Crash at Stow Maries Air ShowA pilot was seriously injured when a Druine D.31 Turbulent crashed during a display at the Stow Maries Air Show in Essex, UK (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/airbus-integrates-synthetic-aircraft/2026-08-21https://squawkseven.com/share-airbus-integrates-synthetic-aircraft.svgAirbus Integrates Synthetic Aircraft into German Air Force ExerciseAirbus has successfully connected its System Development Lab to a live German Air Force training environment, allowing synthetic aircraft to participate in exercises alongside real units. https://squawkseven.com/news/textron-aviation-reaches-milestone/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-textron-aviation-reaches-milestone.svgTextron Aviation Reaches Milestone with 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 Series DeliveryTextron Aviation delivers 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 series aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the company (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/rafale-pilot-spots-fuel/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-rafale-pilot-spots-fuel.svgRafale Pilot Spots Fuel Leak on Global 6000 Business JetA French Air and Space Force Rafale pilot identified a fuel leak on a Bombardier Global 6000 business jet, prompting the aircraft to divert to Paris-Le Bourget Airport (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/qantas-a380-flies-work/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-qantas-a380-flies-work.svgQantas A380 Flies with Work Light Inside WingThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report on an incident where a Qantas A380 flew two international sectors with a maintenance work light inside its left wing (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/castelion-secures-billion-funding/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-castelion-secures-billion-funding.svgCastelion Secures $1 Billion in Funding for Hypersonic Missile ProductionCastelion raises $1 billion to mass-produce Blackbeard hypersonic missiles, with plans to expand production and develop new weapon lines (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/seven-killed-ec130-helicopter/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-seven-killed-ec130-helicopter.svgSeven Killed in EC130 Helicopter Crash During Kenya Safari FlightA tourist helicopter crashed in northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five American citizens. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/ampaire-secures-19m-series/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-ampaire-secures-19m-series.svgAmpaire Secures $19M in Series B Funding to Accelerate Hybrid-Electric Aircraft DevelopmentCalifornian startup Ampaire has raised $19 million in Series B funding to accelerate the commercial readiness of its hybrid-electric propulsion system. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/us-marine-takes-control/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-us-marine-takes-control.svgUS Marine Takes Control of Valkyrie Drone in Electronic Warfare MissionA US Marine successfully took control of a Kratos Valkyrie drone beyond line of sight during an electronic warfare mission in southern California. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/spacex-falcon-stage-leaves/2026-08-20https://squawkseven.com/share-spacex-falcon-stage-leaves.svgSpaceX Falcon 9 Stage Leaves 60-Foot Crater on the MoonNASA images show the impact site of a spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage on the lunar surface. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/electra-demonstrates-ultra-stol/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-electra-demonstrates-ultra-stol.svgElectra Demonstrates Ultra-STOL Aircraft as Feeder for Major AirportsElectra, a startup developing hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, has completed a series of demonstration flights under the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The... https://squawkseven.com/news/netjets-citation-longitude-makes/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-netjets-citation-longitude-makes.svgNetJets Citation Longitude Makes Emergency Landing in OhioA NetJets Cessna Citation Longitude made an emergency landing at Akron-Canton Airport in Ohio after its nose landing gear failed to extend (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/british-newlyweds-pilot-killed/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-british-newlyweds-pilot-killed.svgBritish Newlyweds and Pilot Killed in Bell 206 Helicopter Crash on Greek IslandA British couple on their honeymoon and their Greek pilot died when their chartered Bell 206 helicopter crashed near Sifnos heliport. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, with no... https://squawkseven.com/news/us-air-force-selects/2026-08-19https://squawkseven.com/share-us-air-force-selects.svgUS Air Force Selects GE-Kratos F143 as Secondary Engine for JASSM Missile ProgramThe US Air Force has awarded a contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense for the development of the F143-ZZ-100 engine as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff... 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/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/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... 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/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/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... 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/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/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... 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/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/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. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/spanish-shoots-down-drone-e2f18a/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-spanish-shoots-down-drone-e2f18a.svgSpanish F-18 Shoots Down Drone Over Romania After Approach Via MoldovaA Spanish Air and Space Force F/A-18 Hornet shot down a drone over southeastern Romania in the early hours of August 16, 2026, marking the fourth unmanned aircraft destroyed over Romanian... https://squawkseven.com/news/historic-race-winning-aircraft-14976a/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-historic-race-winning-aircraft-14976a.svgHistoric 1934 Race-Winning Aircraft Damaged in Landing AccidentThe de Havilland DH.88 Comet G-ACSS, a historic aircraft that won the speed section of the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race, has been badly damaged in a landing accident at the Shuttleworth Trust's Old... https://squawkseven.com/news/us-army-selects-robinson-de5814/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-us-army-selects-robinson-de5814.svgUS Army Selects Robinson R66 for $10 Billion Helicopter Training ProgramThe US Army has chosen the Robinson R66 as its primary helicopter trainer under a major overhaul of initial helicopter pilot training. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/news/retired-luftwaffe-transall-airlifters-64eca3/2026-08-16https://squawkseven.com/share-retired-luftwaffe-transall-airlifters-64eca3.svgRetired Luftwaffe Transall Airlifters to Return as Armored Firefighting AircraftTwo retired Transall C-160Ds are being converted into armored firefighting aircraft, with the first expected to be operational for the 2027 wildfire season. (Source: AeroTime) https://squawkseven.com/safety/2026-08-20 https://squawkseven.com/air-traffic-control/2026-08-21 https://squawkseven.com/economics/2026-08-21 https://squawkseven.com/about/ https://squawkseven.com/sources-and-methods/ https://squawkseven.com/corrections/