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A plane crashed during a second landing attempt in heavy fog near Juneau, Alaska, killing all eight people aboard in an aviation accident investigation.
Brussels Airport is conducting its first autonomous cargo transport trial using an electric tow tractor to move cargo between warehouses and aircraft aprons, partnering with WFS Cargo and Charlatte Autonom.
Air Transat's parent company reports fuel costs have increased by over $100 million due to ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions affecting aviation operations.
A Russian Molniya drone equipped with an Nvidia Jetson Orin chip autonomously selected targets and killed three civilians at a Ukrainian gas station, highlighting military drone technology and AI systems in modern conflict.
WestJet flight attendants are voting on a tentative labor agreement, concluding a week-long voting period.
The Pentagon's counter-drone task force is conducting a competitive evaluation of directed energy weapon prototypes, with successful demonstrations potentially leading to production orders.
LATAM Airlines has deployed drone-based logistics at its São Carlos MRO facility in Brazil, reducing material delivery times from 15 minutes to 30 seconds to support faster maintenance operations.
Boeing may need to establish a second production line for 737 aircraft as early as 2028 to meet anticipated demand, according to industry analysis.
Beyond Reach Labs has developed a deployable solar array system called Flarewing that folds compactly for launch. The patent-pending technology could enable more efficient solar power solutions for spacecraft.
Danish defence company Sky-Watch has developed the Zentra Sensor Suite, an AI-enabled sensor system for unmanned aircraft and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
A US appeals court has overturned a Department of Transportation order blocking Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico's joint venture, allowing the carriers to continue their partnership.
NASA is preparing the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to conduct deep-space observations and advance astronomical research.
NASA is preparing the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to conduct astronomical observations.
Harbinger's autonomous electric vehicle platform is being deployed by American Rheinmetall under an Army contract to deliver ammunition and supplies to military formations without a driver present.
Wrap Technologies and Frenel Imaging are partnering to develop directed energy laser systems for counter-unmanned aircraft (C-UAS) defense platforms.
Austrian helicopter operator Kitz-Air has purchased three Airbus H225 helicopters from Milestone Aviation for conversion to aerial firefighting operations in Europe and South America.
Milestone Aviation Group has sold three Airbus H225 helicopters to Austria-based Kitz-Air, supporting the operator's expansion into heavy-lift and aerial firefighting services.
Sikorsky has designated Czech-based ČLS as its first authorized EU distribution hub for Black Hawk helicopter spare parts, bolstering its regional support infrastructure as European Black Hawk operations expand.
Regional carrier airBaltic is reducing operations and adjusting its strategy due to challenging winter conditions affecting European airlines' profitability and route viability.
A US man pleaded guilty to operating a drone in restricted airspace without authorization and to wire fraud conspiracy charges.
Etihad Cargo has appointed AVIAREPS as its General Sales Agent in Uzbekistan to support cargo operations following the launch of new Abu Dhabi–Tashkent flights.
Cranfield University researchers have developed a standardised digital twin framework adapted from manufacturing standards to support transport sector decarbonisation across aviation and other modes.
Nova Pangaea Technologies successfully completed extended trials of its REFNOVA sustainable aviation fuel technology, demonstrating continuous operation converting waste biomass into fuel.
Global GSA Group opened a new office in Buenos Aires to expand its South American air cargo services and support exports across the region.
Air India operationalised a new cargo transshipment framework allowing streamlined connections on the Chennai–Delhi–Frankfurt route, reducing transit times significantly while maintaining security protocols.
Ukraine is developing domestic production and maintenance capabilities for Gripen and Rafale fighter aircraft, with localization provisions incorporated into its acquisition agreements with Saab and Dassault.
Steiner Aviation International has expanded its maintenance capabilities at Akron-Canton Regional Airport to service a wider range of business and regional aircraft, hiring five additional technicians to support the growing operation.
Mammoth Freighters has delivered its first Boeing 777-200LRMF freighter conversion to Jetran, the opening of a large order for converted long-range widebody cargo aircraft.
Air India completed all six planned C-checks on its Airbus A350-900 fleet ahead of schedule, strengthening its in-house wide-body maintenance capabilities.
Batam Aero Technic has gained regulatory approval from South Korea's transport ministry to perform maintenance on South Korean-registered aircraft, expanding its international MRO capabilities.