Ampaire starts hybrid-electric tests in Utah as part of the eIPP program
On August 6, 2026, Ampaire, a startup developing hybrid-electric regional aircraft, announced that it had started its participation…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise CEO on becoming a top-tier global aircraft lessor
Over the last couple of decades, the Middle East has emerged as the new “center of gravity” for…
British territory of Gibraltar launches own aircraft registry
The British overseas territory of Gibraltar launched its own aircraft registry on August 4, 2026, with the signature…
Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight
The first Airbus A350F aircraft has completed ground vibration testing (GVT) ahead of the type’s first flight later…
Iberia to operate special A321XLR flight with Starlink to observe solar eclipse
Spanish flag carrier Iberia will operate a special charter flight to observe the total solar eclipse that will…
National Airlines completes nonstop B777F flight between Scotland and Australia
This article was updated on August 6, 2026, to reflect comments to AeroTime by a National Airlines spokesperson.…
Joby partners with Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick to build vertiports
On August 4, 2026, Joby Aviation announced that it is partnering with Atoms, a firm started by Uber…
Swiss semi-private aviation startup PeakJet completes first flight
PeakJet, a new Swiss semi-private airline, has announced that it has completed its first commercial flight between Zürich (ZRH) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI) on August 1,…
First production model of Russia’s MC-21-310 completes maiden flight
Russia’s first production MC-21-310 aircraft has completed its maiden flight. The aircraft took off from United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)’s facility in Irkutsk, Siberia on August 3, 2026,…
Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase
On July 28, 2026, Pan-European regional low-cost carrier Volotea announced that it will open a new base at…
LATAM Airlines unveils cabin interiors for new E195 E2 fleet
On July 28, 2026, LATAM Airlines unveiled the cabin interiors for its new Embraer E195 E2 fleet, expected…
Porter Airlines to revamp entire Dash 8-400 fleet with new cabin interiors
Porter Airlines has announced plans to retrofit its entire De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop fleet with new cabin…
beOnd adds five routes from Red Sea International, talks financial outlook
Luxury airline beOnd announced on July 24, 2026, that it is launching several new routes out of Red…
India’s The ePlane Company showcases e200X eVTOL, signs medical services deal
The ePlane Company, the commercial brand under which Indian advanced air mobility developer Ubifly Technologies operates, has shared…
Kenmore Air amphibious aircraft crashes, all onboard rescued: video
A DHC-3T amphibious aircraft operated by Kenmore Air, registration N709KA, crashed on July 23, 2026, on the shore…
Heart Aerospace gets FAA greenlight for X1 demonstrator flight tests
On July 23, 2026, Heart Aerospace announced that it had received a Special Airworthiness Certificate in the Experimental…
LATAM’s Chief Experience Officer discusses new cabins, lounges and A321XLRs
Not only is LATAM Airlines Group the largest airline group in South America, but it has also been…
Did a Russian Air Force SU-57 crash in Moscow? Here’s what we know so far
A Russian military aircraft crashed in the Moscow region on July 23, 2026, prompting online speculation via channels…