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El Al chairman steps down, cites medical issues
Airlines

Eli Defes, chairman of El Al Israel Airlines, announced on Sunday that he has stepped down immediately because of an undisclosed medical condition. While it remains unclear who will replace the 66-year old, who has held the post since 2017, frontrunners for the promotion include the airline’s two vice chairpeople: Yehuda Levy and Tamar Mozes-Borovitz.

US B-2 bombers deploy to Diego Garcia
Airlines

The US had dispatched three B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers to its facility in Diego Garcia, in the British Indian Ocean Territory, to respond to rising regional tensions. 

Qatar Airways returns to London Gatwick
Airlines

Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to London Gatwick on 20 August, expanding its UK network to include four airports.

Apt attack: Bald eagle downs ‘EGLE’ drone
Airlines

A drone belonging to the US State of Michigan's Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) department was ironically attacked by a bald eagle.

COVID-19 won’t stop business travel, says report
Airlines

Three Irish academics say their research suggests that business class travel will bounce back when the pandemic is finally over.

DARPA to pit human against AI fighter in AlphaDogfight trials
Defence

The final competition of DARPA’s AlphaDogfight Trials will see teams and audience members watch online as AI algorithms control simulated F-16s in aerial combat.

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