Centrum Air Takes Flight from Hyderabad
Centrum Air has launched direct air service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, enhancing connectivity between India and Uzbekistan while adding to the airline's growing network of seven weekly Indian flights.
September 8, 2026
LOT Polish Airlines Expands Southeast Asia Network
LOT Polish Airlines is launching new direct routes from Warsaw to Bangkok and Hanoi in 2026-2027, expanding Southeast Asian connectivity and adding belly cargo capacity for Europe-Asia shipments.
Trinity takes delivery of first Boeing 737-8 in new livery
Aviation Capital Group has delivered a Boeing 737-8 to South Korean carrier Trinity Airways, marking the airline's first aircraft in its new livery configuration.
Airbus delivery momentum builds, but 2026 target requires sharp year-end acceleration
Airbus delivered 57 aircraft in August, reaching 475 deliveries year-to-date—a 9% increase versus last year. The manufacturer must accelerate production further to meet its 2026 targets.
China Eastern Airlines reunites with WFS in Sweden
WFS has renewed its cargo handling contract with China Eastern Airlines at Stockholm Arlanda airport following the airline's resumption of the Shanghai-Stockholm route after six years. The carrier will operate three weekly services and transport over 1,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
NorthStar $2M IRAP funding backs new sensors
NorthStar Earth & Space has received up to $2 million in Canadian government funding to develop new satellite-tracking sensors for space applications.
Ethiopian Airlines eyes freighter fleet expansion
Ethiopian Airlines is negotiating to acquire up to 10 Boeing freighters including 777F and 777-8F aircraft to expand its cargo operations and strengthen its hub in Bishoftu for long-haul cargo routes across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
SunExpress XQ980 Emergency Return to Izmir: Cockpit Windshield Crack
A SunExpress Boeing 737-800 declared an emergency and returned to Izmir after developing a cockpit windshield crack during flight XQ980 from Izmir to Vienna on 6 September 2026.
BCT extends C Check capability to 84 months
BCT Aviation Maintenance received UK CAA approval to extend its heavy maintenance C Check capability to 84 months for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 aircraft, enhancing its Part-145 base maintenance operations.
American Should Prioritize Latin America With Its A321XLR Fleet
An aviation analyst questions American Airlines' decision to deploy its A321XLR aircraft primarily to Europe, arguing that Latin America would be a more strategic market for the aircraft's long-range capabilities.
On September 6, 2003, the NASA-managed NOAA N-Prime weather satellite slipped from a turnover cart at Lockheed Martin’s Sunnyvale plant and fell about three feet to the floor after another project had removed the 24 bolts securing the cart’s adapter plate; the removal was never marked or communicated, and the handling team relied on old paperwork instead of physically checking the fixture.
A NOAA weather satellite fell three feet at Lockheed Martin's facility in 2003 when critical bolts were removed without proper communication or documentation. NASA's investigation found the accident resulted from inadequate planning, oversight failures, and reliance on outdated procedural records.
RNZAF maintains NH90 Fleet through integrated maintenance support
New Zealand's military maintains its NH90 tactical helicopter fleet through integrated maintenance support, enabling operations across transport, search-and-rescue, and humanitarian missions.
Hanjin Group transports emergency relief supplies to Nepal
Korean Air deployed an aircraft to transport emergency relief supplies to Nepal following severe flooding, demonstrating air cargo capabilities for humanitarian disaster response.
ALHA and OMG innovate ULD handling at Fiumicino
OMG Industry and ALHA Group introduced a specialized electric ULD transporter vehicle at Rome Fiumicino airport, improving ground handling efficiency for air cargo operations.
SolitAir adds Ghana into its expanding Africa network
SolitAir, a UAE-based express cargo airline, launched new freight services connecting to Accra International Airport in Ghana, expanding its African network operations.
Cornelia Korsch appointed Global Development Director of Awery and CargoBooking
Awery Aviation Software has appointed Cornelia Korsch as Global Development Director overseeing both Awery and CargoBooking, a digital platform for air cargo quoting and booking operations.
Stefano Villanti named Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters
Stefano Villanti assumes the role of Managing Director at Leonardo Helicopters starting September 1, bringing a decade of prior experience in senior positions within the company's rotorcraft division.
NTSB Final Report: Moose SR 2500
NTSB investigation into a Moose SR 2500 accident found the pilot exceeded the aircraft's critical angle of attack during a go-around following a bounced landing in challenging conditions.
RNZAF NH90 Helicopter Becomes First to Clock 3,000 Flight Hours
A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter has become the first of its type globally to achieve 3,000 flight hours, reflecting strong operational availability with the RNZAF's NH90 fleet.
Africa’s airliner fleet set to more than double by 2045
Africa's commercial aviation fleet is projected to more than double from 755 to 1,625 aircraft by 2045, driven by rapid population growth, urbanization, and rising incomes supporting annual passenger traffic growth of nearly 6%.
GA Telesis expands composite repair operations
GA Telesis is expanding composite repair capabilities across its MRO operations with new equipment and staffing to support next-generation aircraft maintenance.
Stoke Space Raises $1B Initial Series E Round
Stoke Space Technologies closed a $1 billion initial Series E funding round, bringing total capital raised to $2.3 billion for its spaceflight development efforts.
IAI converted A330-300 Freighter Completes Maiden Flight
Israel Aerospace Industries successfully conducted the maiden flight of its A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft, advancing the certification program for its A330-300BDSF cargo conversion programme.
Duke to lead USD24M US Army adversarial drones research centre
Duke University will lead a $24 million US Army research center focused on adversarial drone threats, expanding the university's existing partnership with military research initiatives.
September 2026: Airline Tech Puts a Price on Memory
OAG's monthly aviation technology column highlights three significant industry innovations and launches that are advancing airline operations and business practices.
SESAR JU project kicks off to develop DFR for the safe integration of UAS and AAM
A SESAR JU research project has launched to develop detection and functional recovery capabilities for safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility into airspace, with partners convening at EUROCONTROL.
Elroy Air’s Chaparral flies pilot-free under FAA oversight
Elroy Air's Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft has completed its first fully pilotless flights under FAA authorization through the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, advancing the development of autonomous cargo delivery systems.
IFA 2026: Potensic bets big on Atom 3
Potensic is showcasing its Atom 3 compact drone at IFA 2026 in Berlin, continuing its focus on the consumer drone market where small unmanned aircraft remain highly popular.
NestGen 2026: How Shell, LA Metro, and others are scaling drone AI
NestGen 2026 conference will highlight how major organizations including Shell and LA Metro are scaling autonomous drone operations and AI technology from pilot programs into production business applications.
ATSB probes double fatality in Brisbane light plane accident
Australian transport investigators are examining a fatal Beechcraft A36 Bonanza crash near Brisbane that killed two occupants, occurring minutes after takeoff from Archerfield Airport.