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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Type-certified Il-114-300 begins high-temperature testing in Uzbekistan

Russia’s newly approved Ilyushin Il-114-300 has been flown to Uzbekistan for high-temperature testing, two months after receiving its type certificate from Rosaviatsia. The campaign is intended to expand the turboprop’s operating capabilities as Russian developers advance the program.

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2026-08-06T01:33:55.314298-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A350 Airbus

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight

By AeroTime: The first Airbus A350F aircraft has completed ground vibration testing (GVT) ahead of the type’s first flight later this year, the European aircraft manufacturer reported on August 3, 2026.

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2026-08-06T01:59:31.723066-07:00

Codeshare Bombardier Africa Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Cameroon's Camair-Co swaps wet-leased CRJ900 for CRJ700

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Also: CAPA and Simple Flying

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2026-08-06T01:00:04.062966-07:00

Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Bloomberg • Kate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan

Wizz Air Warns of Challenges Ahead After Posting Quarterly Loss

By Bloomberg: Wizz Air Holdings Plc reported a quarterly loss and said it will continue to see challenges in the industry as the European budget carrier struggles to control expenses while the Iran war pushes jet fuel prices higher.

FlightGlobal

Wizz Air falls to first-quarter loss after fuel costs hit

The Independent

Major airline reports huge loss as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

Also: Financial Times and Aviation24

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2026-08-05T23:32:08.720770-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Japanese aerospace heavyweights post good first quarter

By FlightGlobal: The aviation units of key Japanese conglomerates have enjoyed strong first quarter revenues. Japanese industrial groups Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), IHI, and Shinmaywa have posted their first quarter results for three months ended 30 June, with all three highlighting the performance of their aerospace units.

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2026-08-06T00:45:08.904789-07:00

eVTOL Policy & Regulation

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Joby targets September for first US eVTOL pilot program flights

By AeroTime: Joby expects its first flights under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in Texas in September 2026, with first passengers due this year.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News and eVTOL Insights

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2026-08-06T01:32:29.984636-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

EVA Air to launch first flights linking Taiwan and India

By FlightGlobal: Airline touts route as a "convenient alternative" for transit between India and North America. EVA Air is to commence flights between Taipei and Delhi, becoming the first and only carrier to link Taiwan and India.

Also: Live From A Lounge, ANI News Agency and Live From A Lounge

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2026-08-05T21:31:05.760899-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

IndiGo pauses new jet orders until 2030 amid next-gen review

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on IndiGo Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-08-05T20:31:07.882857-07:00

Type-certified Il-114-300 begins high-temperature testing in Uzbekistan

Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight

Cameroon's Camair-Co swaps wet-leased CRJ900 for CRJ700

Wizz Air Warns of Challenges Ahead After Posting Quarterly Loss

Wizz Air falls to first-quarter loss after fuel costs hit

Major airline reports huge loss as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

Japanese aerospace heavyweights post good first quarter

Joby targets September for first US eVTOL pilot program flights

EVA Air to launch first flights linking Taiwan and India

IndiGo pauses new jet orders until 2030 amid next-gen review

Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight

Cameroon's Camair-Co swaps wet-leased CRJ900 for CRJ700

Newly-approved Il-114-300 undergoing high-temperature tests to expand capabilities

Joby targets September for first US eVTOL pilot program flights

Japanese aerospace heavyweights post good first quarter

Wizz Air Warns of Challenges Ahead After Posting Quarterly Loss

Qantas revises E-Jet wet-lease deal with Alliance Aviation

Viasat Inflight Connectivity Revenue Rises as Installed Aircraft Hit Record, but Backlog Shrinks

Airlines Push Back Against ICE Enforcement at Airports

Qantas Pilots Approve Potential Strikes as Pay Talks Continue

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Explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig/Halle as DHL freighter strikes unidentified object

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