Andre Orban

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is believed to have crashed into the Moon early on 5 August, marking one of the rare occasions in which a large piece of space debris has unintentionally impacted the lunar surface.

Bell Textron has been awarded an estimated US$300 million contract by the U.S. Department of the Navy to upgrade up to 49 U.S. Marine Corps H-1 helicopters under the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) programme.

The expanded agreement allows Emirates to place its flight code on SAA-operated services for the first time, significantly extending the Dubai-based carrier's reach across southern and central Africa.

Swedavia's airports handled just over 3.3 million passengers in July 2026, an increase of nearly 2% compared with the same month last year, driven by continued growth in international travel despite a sharp decline in domestic traffic.

The Cathay Group has reported a strong first-half 2026 performance, posting an attributable profit of HK$6.2 billion, up from HK$3.7 billion in the same period last year, as robust passenger and cargo demand outweighed the impact of sharply higher fuel prices.

Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris transported 3.3 million passengers in July 2026, reporting strong demand during the peak summer travel season as its load factor climbed to 87.9%.

Air India has confirmed that all 13 passengers injured when a flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence have now been discharged from hospital, while four crew members remain under medical treatment.

Riyadh Air has launched daily nonstop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai, marking its eighth destination in just eight weeks since the Saudi carrier began operations on 10 June 2026.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into an air traffic safety incident involving Marine One, the helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Air France will expand its Caribbean Regional Network with the launch of a new nonstop service between Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and Panama City, starting 11 December 2026.