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The FAA has proposed certification conditions for Embraer's E2TS automatic takeoff system on the E195-E2. Once pilots start the takeoff roll, the system rotates the jet and flies the initial climb on its own.
Israeli Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram toured Covenant, the startup building the low-cost Anthem cruise missile. The ministry framed the visit around munitions self-sufficiency, a larger production base and keeping Israel's military edge.
International passenger traffic at Asia Pacific airlines grew slightly year-on-year in September 2026, ending five straight months of decline. Air cargo demand also rose.
Engine Alliance, the GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney joint venture, has extended its GP7200 maintenance agreement with CTS Engines by two years. CTS has grown its GP7200 repair capacity since the original 2023 deal.
The US FCC is set to review proposed rules that would open up more radio spectrum for uncrewed aircraft communications, counter-drone detection systems and in-flight connectivity.
The US FCC will weigh proposed rules to widen spectrum access for uncrewed aircraft communications, counter-drone detection systems and in-flight connectivity services.
Salt Lake City International Airport has marked the end of its $5.1 billion New SLC Redevelopment Program with a 'Gateway to the World' celebration for the employees who helped build the new airport.
The US Air Force has recovered experimental cargo flown on SpaceX's Starfall capsule, a milestone in its effort to test whether spacecraft can deliver goods quickly to any point on Earth.
An FAA airworthiness directive requires repeat inspections of pitch trim actuators on 198 U.S.-registered Metroliner and Merlin aircraft after in-flight failures. Moisture intrusion could reduce pitch control, and first checks are due by year-end.
Singapore Airlines has agreed to buy up to 4,800 tonnes of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel from Aether Beacon over a three-year period, adding to the carrier's SAF supply commitments.
High Eye has integrated Intelic's NEXUS command-and-control software into its Airboxer unmanned helicopter, broadening the platform's software compatibility and modular mission options.
Boeing's 2026 World Air Cargo Forecast expects global air cargo traffic to double over the next two decades, with the worldwide freighter fleet growing to more than 4,000 aircraft by 2045.
Belgium's Liege Airport and Brazil's Viracopos International Airport have formed a commercial partnership aimed at drawing new freighter services between Europe and Brazil, combining their cargo networks and specialised handling expertise.
General Atomics and Saab have flight-tested an airborne early warning radar aboard an MQ-9B drone, the type the RAF flies as Protector, successfully tracking fighters, airliners and maritime targets.
German leisure carrier Condor will launch a unified cargo product structure from the start of its winter schedule on 1 November 2026, designed to make its freight transport options easier for customers to understand.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Germany is assessing whether to join the UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter programme, though a decision may slip beyond early 2027 while Airbus urges Berlin to settle its future fighter plans quickly.
Airbus and Air France-KLM have formed Alpha Component Solutions, an equally owned joint venture that will run a global shared pool of A350 components and provide related maintenance support to operators of the type.
Slovenia has not yet announced the results of its latest airline route subsidy tender, which drew four applications. Two bids are in final approval, while the other two need more documents before they can be assessed.
North Korea launched over ten short-range ballistic missiles from around Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, adding to regional security tensions.
From December, Emirates will operate the Airbus A350 on all four daily services to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, broadening its use of the type on routes to Vietnam.
Bombardier and BAE Systems have signed an MoU to study joint work on next-generation combat air capabilities for Canada. Possible areas include aircraft and mission-system design, systems integration and digital engineering.
BAE Systems and Bombardier have agreed to explore cooperation on future combat aircraft, as Canada considers possible participation in next-generation fighter programmes.
The British Army has approved and is now forming a Deep Recce Strike Brigade. The unit will bring intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and precision strike together under one formation at corps level.
Oklahoma State University is creating a dedicated School of Aviation, citing rising enrollment and workforce demand. Aviation is now the university's fifth-largest major by enrollment.
ANN's Airborne roundup leads with Florida Polytechnic University's campus police adopting what it calls the first eVTOL police vehicle in the US. Other items include EAA scholarships, radio altimeter upgrades and US fines against Air France/KLM.
Pilatus dealer Western Aircraft has taken delivery of its 300th PC-12, a PC-12 PRO, and its 30th new PC-24. The company is also marking 30 years as an authorized Pilatus sales and service center.
ALPA's board has given Capt. Jason Ambrosi a second four-year term as union president. It also set its future priorities, including a push to require ADS-B In equipment on every airliner.
Colorado pilot Jonathan Sawyer had been commuting by electric aircraft from his home to his office. He stopped after neighbors complained to the county, and he is now seeking county approval through a zoning dispute.
NORAD has deployed Avenger short-range air defense systems on a barge in the Intracoastal Waterway beside President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. The units are clearly visible from nearby roads and walkways.
Engine and spare-parts shortages are leading some owners to part out young aircraft. One example is an Airbus A320neo built in Mobile, Alabama in 2022 for Spirit Airlines, which was dismantled after less than three years.