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Sol.One secures EUR 5.5 million to launch Project SOLFORGE
Dutch drone maker Sol.One has lined up €5.5 million in funding commitments to kick off Project SOLFORGE, its new development initiative in the European UAS sector.
Boston MedFlight orders three Airbus H145 helicopters
Non-profit air ambulance operator Boston MedFlight has placed an order for three more Airbus H145 helicopters to update and grow its New England critical care fleet, taking its total H145 purchases to 12.
Austrian Airlines and Embraer sign component support deal
Embraer has agreed to provide component pool support for Austrian Airlines' 13 E195 jets. The deal gives the carrier access to a range of parts and support services intended to keep the fleet highly available.
Ukraine’s Largest Financial Portal Ranks the Most Attractive MilTech Companies for Investment, Naming General Сherry Among the Market Leaders
A leading Ukrainian financial portal has ranked the country's most investable defence-tech firms and lists drone maker General Cherry among the leaders. It values the sector at about $35 billion with 2,000+ producers and sees early-stage venture funding as the main way in for private investors.
Ryanair discontinues seven EX-YU routes
Ryanair will drop seven routes serving Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro as part of its summer 2027 network changes. The cuts come amid broader capacity reductions at several of its European bases.
airBaltic loses SWISS A220 wet-lease business amid restructuring
SWISS will end its wet-lease of airBaltic A220s in summer 2027, and Brussels Airlines does not intend to restart a similar deal, leaving the Latvian carrier without key ACMI income as it restructures.
MuRay poised to deliver muon-beam inspection it claims is superior to x-rays
MuRay says its muon-beam inspection technology can examine thick components faster than X-rays, allowing non-destructive checks of 3D-printed rocket engines and turbine parts that conventional radiography cannot penetrate.
Microlight Aircraft of New Zealand - Mitchell Wings
A historical look at the Mitchell Wing, among New Zealand's earliest registered microlights. The design came from Don Mitchell, an aeronautical engineer who worked on Northrop's flying wing projects during the Second World War.
Unlocking the 800 MHz Cellular Band for Drone Use
The FCC is lifting its long-standing ban on airborne use of the 800 MHz band, letting drones tap 50 MHz of low-band cellular spectrum nationwide, a move expected to boost commercial UAS operations and Advanced Air Mobility.
Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities
Recent announcements across Europe's space sector point to new funding for offensive in-space capabilities, suggesting the region is moving beyond purely defensive postures in orbit as it strengthens its military space ambitions.
WestJet calls for National Aviation Strategy as fuel costs and market distortion strain Canadian industry
Speaking at the Calgary Chamber, WestJet chief executive Alexis von Hoensbroech urged Ottawa to adopt a National Aviation Strategy, citing rising fuel and other costs and a market imbalance he says is undermining Canada's airline sector, competition and connectivity.
Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Air Canada posted record third-quarter 2026 operating revenue of about C$7 billion, crediting strong demand across its network, and revised its full-year 2026 financial outlook.
KLM’s First Airbus A350 Enters Service Friday With One Big Exception
KLM is set to fly its first Airbus A350-900 on Friday, October 30, with the inaugural service from Amsterdam to Toronto. The report says the type's debut comes with one notable exception.
Yesterday
New Analysis: Air Force Should Buy 250 Blended-Wing Tankers, as 2027 Demo Looms
A think tank study argues a blended-wing body tanker could deliver roughly double the refueling capability of the KC-46A and urges the US Air Force to procure about 250, ahead of a BWB demonstrator evaluation planned for 2027.
DJI Teases a Folding Thermal Drone for November 5 With the 5TD Gimbal
DJI Enterprise has released a teaser for a November 5 launch showing a thermal sensor and the Matrice 5TD gimbal fitted to a drone with folding arms, which hints at a new airframe because the existing 5TD does not fold.
Backcountry Aviation Foundation Raffles Three Piper J-3 Cubs
The Backcountry Aviation Foundation is raffling three Piper J-3 Cub aircraft. Ticket proceeds will fund work to preserve remote airstrips and create public flying destinations around the US.
As it happened: spacewalkers install new solar array
NASA's Anil Menon and CSA's Joshua Kutryk conducted a spacewalk to fit the seventh of eight ISS Roll-Out Solar Arrays, part of an ongoing effort to boost the space station's power supply.
Argotec Raises €50M To Scale Small Sat Manufacturing
Italian small satellite maker Argotec has raised €50 million to expand its production. NUO Space, the space arm of a Milan private equity firm, led the funding round.
General Aviation Awards Opens 2027 Nominations
Nominations are open for the 2027 General Aviation Awards, which recognize flight instructors, maintenance technicians and safety advocates nationally. Submissions are accepted until late November.
Airbus reveals scale of production collapse behind A350 delays
Airbus has disclosed that output at the former Spirit AeroSystems A350 work package dropped from almost 10 shipsets a month to under four, meaning production must roughly triple to meet the planemaker's 2028 rate goal.
Minister McGuinty to highlight Canada’s defence industry during Canada-EU Summit
During the Canada-EU Summit, Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty and EU Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius will tour Montréal defence manufacturer Galvion to showcase Canada's defence industrial base and transatlantic cooperation.
NBAA Executive Andrew Broom Joins Air Care Alliance Board
Andrew Broom of the National Business Aviation Association has been named to the Air Care Alliance board, a move intended to deepen cooperation between the business aviation sector and volunteer pilot organizations flying humanitarian missions across the US.
Japan To Assemble AMRAAM Missiles As U.S. Moves To Dramatically Boost AIM-120 Production
Japan will begin assembling AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles as part of a multibillion-dollar U.S.-Japan effort to expand missile output, which also aims to speed up production of the SM-3 Block IIA ballistic missile interceptor.
Spacewalking astronauts unfurl upgraded solar array to boost space station power
During a spacewalk, NASA's Anil Menon and CSA's Joshua Kutryk installed and deployed the seventh of eight upgraded solar arrays meant to keep the International Space Station powered until its planned 2030 retirement.
Halloween Aboard the International Space Station
NASA highlights how International Space Station crews have marked Halloween over the years, dressing up in costumes individually or as a group while continuing their work in orbit.
On this day in space! Oct. 29, 1991: NASA's Galileo spacecraft flies by asteroid Gaspra and snaps amazing photos while flying at 18,000 mph
A look back at Oct. 29, 1991, when NASA's Galileo probe, en route to Jupiter, passed asteroid Gaspra at about 18,000 mph and returned the first close-up images ever taken of an asteroid.
California Science Center and NASA JPL Unveil Space Gallery
The California Science Center and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are opening a new space gallery in Los Angeles in late 2026. It will feature historic planetary rovers, lunar probes and hands-on robotics exhibits.
Blue Origin attempts end of year return and eyes Artemis IV selection
Blue Origin is targeting a possible return to flight before the end of 2026 and is positioning itself to be selected for NASA's Artemis IV lunar mission.
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Reid Wiseman, who commanded Artemis II, NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, has retired from active astronaut duty and been appointed deputy director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
3 congressional races that matter for defense
Breaking Defense highlights three congressional races in which lawmakers with major sway over US defense policy and spending face tough reelection fights. The results could change who shapes military budgets and programs.