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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Lufthansa Group begins Starlink rollout, targeting 850 aircraft by 2029

Lufthansa Group has placed its first Starlink-equipped Airbus A320neo into service, launching a program to install SpaceX’s high-speed satellite internet across approximately 850 aircraft operated by its airlines by 2029. The service is intended to provide onboard connectivity across the group’s fleet.

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2026-08-19T05:20:07.033196-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Tu-204 type certificates consolidated to simplify operations and maintenance

By FlightGlobal: Decision by Russian regulator intended to provide greater flexibility across twinjet models. Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has issued a combined type certificate for the Tupolev Tu-204 and Tu-214 family of aircraft, with the aim of providing greater flexibility in operations and maintenance.

Air Data News

Russia consolidates Tu-204 and Tu-214 certification as old jet returns to production

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2026-08-19T03:35:26.671499-07:00

eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives Airlines

AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Ampaire raises $19M Series B funding from IAG, Alaska Airlines, VC investors

By AeroTime: Hybrid-electric startup Ampaire has raised $19million in Series B funding from IAG, Alaska Airlines, and venture capital funds.

1 Source

2026-08-19T04:21:18.675331-07:00

Supply Chain Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus begins expanding Belfast site to allow higher A220 wing output

By FlightGlobal: Airframer aiming to reach 13-per-month build rate for twinjet in 2028.

Also: Airbus

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2026-08-19T03:50:06.585919-07:00

Africa Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Gov't sets late-4Q26 target for Kenya Airways investor deal

By ch-aviation: Kenya aims to finalise a strategic partnership for Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) by December 2026 as part of efforts to recapitalise the flag carrier and reduce its dependence on government support, the National Treasury has told the country's parliament.

1 Source

2026-08-19T05:05:28.141236-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

Associated Press • Josh Funk

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

By Associated Press: Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S.

Also: Atlanta Journal-Constitution and mynorthwest.com

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2026-08-19T03:05:18.884111-07:00

Hydrogen Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Hydrogen-Aircraft Developer Stralis Shuts Down, Citing Uncertain Commercial Market

By FlightGlobal: Developer says slow pace of ecosystem development is dampening commercial demand, with a consequent impact on capital raising.

1 Source

2026-08-19T02:50:01.314471-07:00

Routes Africa Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Angola's TAAG to debut 5th freedom Dakar-Praia route in 4Q26

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2026-08-19T02:50:24.535553-07:00

Lufthansa Group begins Starlink rollout, targeting 850 aircraft by 2029

Tu-204 type certificates consolidated to simplify operations and maintenance

Russia consolidates Tu-204 and Tu-214 certification as old jet returns to production

Ampaire raises $19M Series B funding from IAG, Alaska Airlines, VC investors

Airbus begins expanding Belfast site to allow higher A220 wing output

Gov't sets late-4Q26 target for Kenya Airways investor deal

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Hydrogen-Aircraft Developer Stralis Shuts Down, Citing Uncertain Commercial Market

Angola's TAAG to debut 5th freedom Dakar-Praia route in 4Q26

Lufthansa’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft enters service

Gov't sets late-4Q26 target for Kenya Airways investor deal

Ampaire raises $19M Series B funding from IAG, Alaska Airlines, VC investors

Tu-204 type certificates consolidated to simplify operations and maintenance

Airbus begins expanding Belfast site to allow higher A220 wing output

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Israel’s security agency halts El Al’s direct Hanoi ops plan

India's SpiceJet bankruptcy cases to be reheard in setback for lessors

Turkish Airlines to resume Havana despite Cuba fuel curbs

Air India on track to induct 100 jets over next two years

ATSB finds Qantas A380 flew two long-haul sectors with maintenance lamp left inside wing

Air India Expands Pilot Drug Testing After Phuket–Delhi Incident as Malaysia Airlines Screens Cockpit and Cabin Crews

Google wins Spirit Airlines’ business-data trove for $10 million to train AI models

BFU probes Vietnam Airlines 787-9 tail strike and late takeoff at Munich

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