#Aviation

Serial production of single-seat electric eVTOL has launched in the Kemerovo Region — Russia's first: up to 100 units per year, speed up to 95 km/h, registration via Gosuslugi without complex certification.

On September 12, Moldova temporarily closed part of its airspace after an unidentified drone strayed in from Ukraine. The restrictions led to the delay of several flights.

The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia led to the closure of seven airports, including two in Jakarta, and affected around 170,000 passengers due to the cancellation and delay of more than 1,500 flights.

After an overnight drone attack on a fuel depot in Sochi, aircraft fueling at the city's airport has been restricted: fuel is now supplied only through the operator Lukoil. Rosaviatsia introduced temporary restrictions on the acceptance and departure of aircraft.

In Sakhalin, a military Mi-8 carrying an election commission representative and journalists lost altitude and made an emergency landing on a highway in the Dolinsky district. According to official data, people sustained only minor injuries.

Pegasus turned its planes around in the sky and canceled dozens of flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg after Zelensky's statement on closing the airspace over Russia. Tour operators are rebooking passengers onto other aircraft.

Aboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Conakry to Istanbul, at an altitude of about 13,000 meters, a passenger went into labor and a girl was born. The crew provided assistance; according to reports, the adhan was recited to the baby and she was named Kadija, and both the mother and the child are doing well.

🇨🇳 Chinese engineers have unveiled a model of a giant aircraft for 800+ passengers. The 'flying wing' concept from CARDC promises to surpass the Airbus A380 in capacity and efficiency. Wingspan — 85 meters! 🛫 #Aviation #China #Tech

🌋 Etna eruption paralyzes Sicily: Catania Airport closed until noon on August 16. Ash threatens aircraft engines. 36% of flights cancelled, taxi prices soar. This is the largest disruption since 2002! ✈️🚫 #Etna #Sicily #Aviation

✈️ Syria restores the skies! 🇸🇾 Direct flights to Moscow and Berlin have resumed after a multi-year hiatus. Syrian Air is flying to Sheremetyevo again, and Sundair has opened a route from Berlin. This is a step toward normalization and the country's economic revival. #Syria #Aviation #Moscow #Berlin #Flights

🇮🇳 India has launched a tender to purchase 60 new military transport aircraft under the MTA program. This decision was made to replace the aging An-32 fleet, which is over 40 years old. The contract is estimated at $9 billion. 🛩️

🇹🇭 Thai Prime Minister Anutin personally piloted a TBM 930 aircraft under an F-16 fighter escort. 🛩️ On August 14, 2026, the head of government landed at the 1st Wing base in Nakhon Ratchasima. Three fighters escorted his aircraft, demonstrating high-level aerobatics. 🚀 During the visit, plans were announced for purchasing new Gripen aircraft, developing space monitoring, and producing UAVs. 🎁 In honor of the visit, Anutin was presented with an 'F-16 Fighting Mickey' badge, referencing his past as a pilot.

✈️ EU Airports in Chaos: New EES System Causes Queues Up to 2 Hours! 📉 Waiting times doubled in Frankfurt and Amsterdam. 👉 Biometrics (fingerprints and photos) are slowing down the process. 🗣️ European Commission: "Only 70 seconds for screening". 🛑 Airlines: "It's a disaster, passengers are standing for hours". #EES #AviationNews #Travel2026 #XABinfo

🚀 Archer Aviation makes a historic deal: buying Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu from Boeing for 19.75% equity! 🛫 🔹 Boeing retains a 16.5% stake and access to technologies. 🔹 Archer gains $200M in revenue and 2M flight hours. 🔹 Merging air taxis, military drones, and the Zee AI platform. #ArcherAviation #Boeing #WiskAero #eVTOL #Drones #Technology

🇨🇳 Chinese scientists have created a breakthrough technology for drones, allowing them to charge from a laser directly in flight. Scientists from the Civil Aviation University of China developed a wing-mounted receiver using a tandem architecture: perovskite cells capture green laser light, while a thermoelectric generator converts heat into energy. 🔬 Key innovations: - Use of antimony triselenide nanocrystals to protect against overheating up to 90°C. - Integration of air cooling into the wing structure to increase efficiency. - The drone operated without power drops at 7820 rpm during tests. Despite the success, experts point out risks: difficulty aiming the laser in turbulence and safety threats. In the context of the ban on Chinese drones in the US (2025), this technology could become a new ace for Beijing. 🚁⚡️

🚀 **JetZero Z4: A Revolution in Aviation?** American company JetZero has received a $3 billion loan to create the world's first commercial aircraft with a blended wing body. 🔹 **Z4 Features:** - Fuel savings up to 50%. - Flight altitude of 12,000+ meters. - Windowless cabin (screens only) and 4 aisles. 🔹 **Partners:** Delta, United, JAL, and others. 🔹 **Skeptics:** Raising alarms about overloads and evacuation. First prototype flight — end of 2027. Is the future of aviation already here? ✈️🌍 #JetZero #Aviation #Innovation #Z4 #FutureTech

🇮🇳 India resumes Su-30MKI production! HAL to release 12 new fighters for the IAF. 🔹 Contract worth $1.3 billion. 🔹 More than 50% of parts are Indian. 🔹 Aircraft will receive "Super Sukhoi" upgrades. 🔹 Error in source: not Israel, but India operates 260 Su-30MKI. #India #Su30MKI #HAL #MilitaryTech

🚨 The investigation into the attack on the An-124 in Leipzig has advanced: DNA matching records in Lithuania was found on the drone. The owner's identity is not yet established. 🛩️ The drone had a complex design and was not detected by radars. The Semtex explosive did not detonate. ⚖️ Contradictions have arisen: WDR and NDR media reported on the transport of ammunition, but Die Zeit, citing the German Ministry of the Interior, claims the aircraft were not carrying weapons. The investigation continues.