Aviation Daily Digest — August 19, 2026

# Aviation Daily Digest — August 19, 2026

Your daily 60-second briefing for pilots, drone operators and aviation pros — auto-aggregated from the industry's top sources.

Top stories

• ATR sees 16 million-passenger market in untapped Indonesian routes — AeroTime. Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has identified 209 new domestic air routes across Indonesia that it says would… The post ATR sees 16 million-passenger market in untapped Indonesian routes appeared fir…
• Korean Air launches seasonal Seoul-Melbourne flights between Dec 2026-Mar 2027 — AeroTime. Korean Air announced it will launch non-stop services between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL),… The post Korean Air launches seasonal Seoul-Melbourne flights between Dec 2026-Mar 20…
• Former flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway named new Alliance Airlines CEO — AeroTime. Alliance Airlines announced that aviation industry veteran Steven Greenway will take over as Chief Executive Officer starting October… The post Former flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway named new Alliance Airlines CEO appeare…
• Here's What Pilots Notice First When Switching Between The Airbus A350 & Boeing 787 Cockpits — Simple Flying. Comparing the flight decks of the world's two most advanced widebody airliners.
• Pension Vs. Paycheck: What US Military Pilots Give Up To Fly For Airlines — Simple Flying. Comparing the pay off of two very different aviation career paths.
• 5 Financial Trade-Offs US Military Pilots Weigh Before Leaving For Airlines — Simple Flying. Military pilots have financial trade-offs when transitioning to the commercial sector, although loss of seniority can be bigger for seasoned pilots.
• 6 Combat Aircraft Losses & Rescues That Defined Operation Epic Fury — Simple Flying. The toll on American aircrew and aircraft in battle with Iran.
• Cirrus jet suffers gear collapse during takeoff attempt from closed runway — AeroTime. Investigators are trying to determine why a Cirrus Vision Jet attempted to take off from a runway that… The post Cirrus jet suffers gear collapse during takeoff attempt from closed runway appeared first on AeroTime .
• Major UAE Carrier Resumes Flights Over Iranian Airspace Despite EASA Warnings Not To — Simple Flying. FlyDubai signals tangible savings for passengers and operations with shorter routes and lower emissions after detailed safety checks.
• 6 NATO Air Forces Ranked By What Their Top Fighter Pilots Take Home In 2026 — Simple Flying. Ranking the NATO air forces by highest pilot salaries is difficult, although it clusters around North America and Western Europe.

Pilot community highlights

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