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Brazilian plane-maker Embraer accused of long-term fraud

China's Hybrid Spaceplane Could Reset the 21st Century Space Race

This screenshot from state television broadcast on the hypersonic spaceplane shows an aerodynamically optimized aircraft beginning to accelerate to hypersonic speeds. Operating such a spaceplane by 2030 would place China ahead of the space race, and other races. While SpaceX is making news with i...

Russian pilots to perform aerobatics at close of Aviadarts air force competition

Pilots of the Russian Aerospace Force will demonstrate the most complex and impressive aerobatics elements. More than 20 crews of Russia’s Aerospace Force will perform aerobatic maneuvers at the close of the Aviadarts 2016 international air force competition in Ryazan in central Russia on...

Chinese Pilot Embarks On Round-The-World Flight

A Chinese pilot and his crew left Beijing Sunday on a flight across the globe, the first around-the-world flight from China. After two years of careful preparation, the single-engine turboprop TMB700 aircraft left Beijing Capital International Airport Sunday afternoon. The 58-day journey will cover 40,000 kilometers and over 20 countries including Russia, the United States, Canada, Iceland a...

Aviation could consume a quarter of 1.5C carbon budget by 2050

The aviation industry faces huge challenges if it is to meet its own self-imposed climate change targets, according to a new UN report. And even if it does meet all its targets, aviation will still have consumed 12% of the global carbon budget for 1.5C by 2050, Carbon Brief analysis shows. If it fails to reach this target, its share of this budget could rise to as much as 27%. The sector has...

Boeing Starts Assembly of 1st Flightworthy Starliner Crew Taxi Vehicle at Kennedy Spaceport

The next generation of America’s human spaceships is rapidly taking shape at the Kennedy Space Center as Boeing and NASA showcased the start of assembly of the first flightworthy version of the aerospace giants Starliner crew taxi vehicle – that will ferry NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS) by early 2018. Boeing is rapidly making tangible progress towa...

Paraglider Soars To Record Heights Above Pakistan

French paraglider Antoine Girard made history by soaring well above 26,000 feet in mountainous Pakistan. From his vantage point in the air, Antoine Girard soared nearly level with the summits of Pakistan's jagged snowcapped mountains: K2, Broad Peak, and G4. The French athlete wasn't flying in a commercial aircraft, though. He was bundled up like a mountaineer in a snowstorm, bre...

Bugatti 100p Replica Down, Pilot Lost

We regret to note that the truly stunning Bugatti 100p replica is reported down, with the loss of its pilot, Scotty Wilson. The accident occurred early Saturday morning, near Burns Flat, OK. The replica first flew in August of 2015 and dealt with a number of teething problems along the way, including an incident on its first flight whereby the vehicle was damaged when the right b...

Top 10 Best Aviation Watches Reviews

When you hear the word aviation watch, the first thing that comes to mind is extreme levels of durability, style, and functionality. With the best aviation watches, not only can you tell the time, but the watch itself transforms into life-saving tools that can be used for a wide range of purposes. Of course, it’s more than necessary for the modern gentleman to look the part, and move forward...

World’s largest aircraft leaves its hangar for the first time

The world's largest aircraft, known fondly as the 'Flying Bum', left its hangar for the first time today. The Airlander 10, which cost £25million to build over 10 years, is 92 metres long and pumped with a million cubic feet of helium. The part-plane, part-airship left its hangar in Cardington, Bedfordshire at 4am today to commence a brief series of ground systems tests bef...

Cargo plane overshoots runway at Italy's Bergamo airport

A DHL cargo plane skidded off a runway at Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport early Friday, its nose busting through a perimeter fence and onto a provincial highway. Officials said no one was injured. The airport near Milan, a hub for low-cost airlines and cargo traffic, was closed for about 2 ½ hours, forcing the cancellation of 15 flights and creating delays during the busy summer...

IATA: Passenger Demand Losing Momentum

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago period. This was up slightly from the 4.8% increase recorded in May (revised). However, the upward trend in seasonally-adjusted traffic has moderated since January. June capacity (available s...

Chinese Businessman Turns Boeing 737 Airplane into a Restaurant

China’s very first airplane restaurant was recently unveiled in Wuhan. Named “Lilly Airways”, the unique eatery is located in the cabin area of an old Boeing 737. Businessman Li Liang acquired the aircraft from Indonesian airline Batavia Air, in May 2015, but then had to go through six months of exhausting custom procedures in order to get the aircraft into China. &ld...

Helibras Reinforces Helo Support for Rio Olympics

Airbus Helicopters subsidiary Helibras has reinforced its support network for the fleet of about 90 Helibras-manufactured Airbus helicopters supporting the 2016 Olympics in Rio and five cities hosting soccer games. The 2016 Games open on Friday in Rio. Brazilian armed forces, as well as state police and fire departments, will use the Helibras helicopters for airspace defense, transporting...

Arconics Launches Global Poll of Aviation Professionals and Enthusiasts

Hi there, What's your favourite aircraft of all time? The avgeeks at Arconics never stop talking about aircraft and can never agree on which is the greatest. So we put a few of our suggestions together in a recent blogpost and used these to create a shortlist of ten great civil aircraft. Voting is now open. B747, Concorde, C172, VC10, B737, A350, A380, B707, DC3, A320 Vote...

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10/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
Germany, Berlin

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20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
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Records, firsts, growth: AERO 2026 showcases the strength of general aviation

The 32nd edition of AERO has set new records. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 countries were represented at AERO, more than ever before. Visitor numbers also saw an increase: With around 37,000...

It touches your lives in ways you don't realize – Viasat’s debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. Interview with Jim MacDougall, Head of Product Management, Business Aviation at Viasat

When it comes to connectivity in business aviation, what are the first words that come to mind? Speed, stability, performance? There are people who don't have a technical background, for whom the...

Tecnam Aircraft unveils P2012 VIP at AERO Friedrichshafen

I must admit that I was already very impressed by the P2012 at the Caribavia 2025 , when I was exploring the business aircraft of Saint Barth Executive on the tarmac at Saint-Barthélemy-R&eacut...

TBM 980 makes its European air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

Daher Aircraft is highlighting its new flagship TBM 980 at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, marking the airplane’s first participation in a major European event. Displayed on Daher A...

AURA AERO unveils ERA’s new cabin, optimized for operational flexibility

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, AURA AERO unveiled the new cabin conﬁgurations for ERA, its hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Designed as a true space for mobility, work, and relaxation, the ERA cabin...

AERO 2026 is off to a strong start

AERO 2026 is set to open with a record number of exhibitors. Around 860 exhibitors will showcase their aviation-related products and services — more than ever before in the history of the trade...