World
Firefighters on Alert Due to Wildfire Near Ivanica, Aircraft Refilling in Dubrovnik
The fire that broke out in the afternoon hours of August 18 on Ivanica in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still active. Aircraft refilling at Dubrovnik Airport are involved in the extinguishing efforts, while Croatian firefighters are patrolling along the border.
World
Mysterious Activity Interrupts US Military Aircraft Flight
A US C-17 Globemaster III returned to Christchurch after a warning forwarded to New Zealand by Russia's air traffic agency regarding a planned missile launch.
GEOPOLITICS
China Gets a Chance of a Lifetime? Americans Pulled the Carrier
The relocation of the last American aircraft carrier from the Far East to the Middle East has opened the door for stronger Chinese pressure, experts warn.
Croatia
Airport in Vrsar Closed: 12 Aircraft Left Stranded on Runway
The Croatian Civil Aviation Agency has revoked the operating permit for Vrsar/Crljenka Airport, prompting the Vrsar Flying Club to announce legal action and warn of significant tourism losses.
World
Romania Scrambles Fighter Jets After Five Aircraft Detected Near Ukraine Border
Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets and issued emergency alerts after drones entered its airspace, prompting NATO to condemn Russia. The incidents occurred near the border with Ukraine.
Croatia
Croatian Air Force Helicopter Transports Critically Ill Patient from Šibenik to Zagreb
World
Drone packed with Semtex hits wing of Ukrainian aircraft
Croatia
Croatia Operates Six CL-415 Waterbombers: The Aircraft That Scoops 6,140 Liters of Water in 12 Seconds and Fights Fires Across Europe Without Landing
World
Europe Develops Replacements for Aging Canadair Firefighting Aircraft
Local
Jet Ski Towing Tube Speeds Past Firefighting Planes Near Nin
The incident at Kraljičina Beach has been reported to the police, and criminal charges are expected against the driver whose behavior directly endangered the lives of the firefighting aircraft crew.
World
The Ten-Engine Giant: B-36 Peacemaker
On this day, one of America's largest bombers took to the skies for the first time, designed for deterrence rather than destruction.
World
Military Weapons Testing Could Have Downed Civilian Aircraft in the US
Preliminary NTSB report reveals that a medical aircraft lost GPS navigation just before crashing in New Mexico, while the US military was testing a signal jamming system nearby.
World
Ukrainian Aircraft in Leipzig Was Loaded with Ammunition
German investigators reveal new details about the security incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport that temporarily halted air traffic.
World
Explosive-Laden Drone Found Near Aircraft Carrying Weapons for Ukraine
Incident at Leipzig airport, a key logistics hub for military shipments to Ukraine, has raised alarm in Germany and prompted NATO confirmation of drone detection.
Local
Military Pilots Save Life in Nighttime Mission
Members of the Croatian Air Force transported a critically ill foreign national between three hospitals in a demanding nighttime operation, from the south to the capital.
World
US-Israel War on Iran Upends European Travel Habits
Travelers are mass-canceling distant destinations and turning to closer European getaways, while airlines face millions in losses and extended flight times.
Croatia
After 20 Years of Silence: Aircraft Lands on Runway
The only airstrip in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, shelled during the Homeland War, is operational again. The first flight opened the door to the development of aviation tourism in Nova Rača.
World
DHL Plane Collides with Unknown Object
The incident occurred overnight near Leipzig/Halle Airport, with German authorities investigating a possible link to a found drone.
World
Drone with Detonator Near Ukrainian Aircraft Sparks Alert
Air traffic in Leipzig was suspended for hours, and police have not ruled out sabotage.
World
Greek Firefighters, Aided by Aircraft, Contain Blaze Near Athens
Calmer winds have allowed water-bombing planes to operate, but the risk of flare-ups remains high. Meanwhile, new fires are raging in the French departments of Var and Drôme.