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NASA remains dependent on SpaceX's Crew Dragon as the sole American-built vehicle for crewed access to the International Space Station, with Boeing's Starliner still grounded following its 2024 test flight issues.
A skydiving aircraft crashed, killing 11 skydivers and the pilot. NTSB and FAA are conducting the accident investigation.
A Long Beach aerospace plant is using AI to accelerate defense electronics manufacturing, producing circuit boards for spacecraft and military systems in weeks rather than years, addressing Pentagon demand amid engineering shortages.
Arcline Investment Management acquires Continental Aerospace Technologies; also covers Pentagon Cirrus interest and other general aviation industry developments.
Final MOSAIC rule release nears ahead of Oshkosh 2026; coverage includes new general aviation engines like DeltaHawk and upcoming aircraft designs.
A crashed model jet aircraft ignited a wildfire that spread across 55 acres at a Utah model aircraft field; also covers ISS operations post-coolant leak and X-59 supersonic flight milestone.
NASA's X-59 research aircraft completed its first supersonic flight, reaching Mach 1.1 at 43,400 feet during an 81-minute test mission from Edwards Air Force Base.
NTSB preliminary report documents an experimental Fokker DR1 replica aircraft that stalled during low-altitude maneuvering near Frankston, Texas, in May 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility defines a new transportation paradigm using cutting-edge aircraft like electric or eVTOL aircraft to move people and cargo through controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
Kaman has resumed production of the K-MAX heavy-lift helicopter, delivering the first new aircraft to a customer in 2017.
A Pacific Aerospace P750 operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed near Butler, Missouri, killing the pilot and 11 skydivers onboard.
A leading Swedish opposition party, favored to win upcoming elections, has indicated support for state part-ownership of defense manufacturer Saab.
Airbus's A320 family has surpassed Boeing's 737 as the world's most-delivered commercial jetliner after the 737 held the record for 58 years, marking a major industry milestone.
Space architecture is evolving beyond static positioning to address propulsion challenges for sustained orbital maneuvers, requiring new design approaches.
Civil aviation analysts have criticised the interim report on an Air India crash released on the one-year anniversary of the accident, citing deficiencies in the investigation.
Aeromexico provided alternative transport for Uruguay's World Cup team after U.S. authorities blocked a charter flight, ensuring the squad's timely arrival for competition.
SpaceX's IPO debut triggered a broad market selloff among other publicly traded space companies despite strong initial performance.
New analysis suggests a previously studied asteroid may be ordinary space rock rather than lunar material, coinciding with China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft entering orbit to collect samples from the object.
France entered exclusive negotiations with MBDA and Safran for a new long-range strike system, effectively eliminating other competitors including Lockheed Martin from the competition.
Russia's Yakovlev MC-21-310 narrowbody aircraft certification and initial deliveries have been delayed to at least 2027, according to Rostec leadership.
Japan's H3 rocket successfully completed its return-to-flight mission with a three-engine configuration, deploying six payloads to orbit.
Avincis, Europe's largest emergency aerial services operator, signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for up to 15 additional H145 helicopters. The expansion supports critical rescue and emergency operations across Europe.
Loganair received the first of two ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft delivered by Azorra. The aircraft strengthen the UK regional airline's capacity for regional services.
Ryanair is suspending 17 routes from a single airport where the airline has operated for eight years, marking a significant reduction in service.
Profile of paralyzed pilot Grant Korgan who has returned to flying in backcountry operations following a life-changing injury.
Private equity firms Castlelake, MSC and PE Control are pursuing acquisition interest in low-cost carrier easyJet, continuing capital's expansion from aircraft assets into airline ownership.
Bell Textron completed assembly of wing structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor aircraft. The milestone marks significant progress toward first-flight testing of the next-generation military rotorcraft.
Legacy Learjet 35 and 36 operators are modernizing cockpits through avionics upgrades, signaling potential life-extension strategies for the 1970s-era twin-engine aircraft still in service, particularly in special-mission roles.
CAA International and ALG have been selected to lead a seven-month aviation regulatory reform programme in Belize, focusing on establishing an independent Civil Aviation Authority and modernising the country's aviation framework.
Poland received its first three F-35A fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in modernizing its air force with fifth-generation combat capability.
