NTSB Prelim: Sikorsky S76
An NTSB preliminary investigation report details a Sikorsky S-76D helicopter accident near Huntersville, West Virginia, where witnesses reported the aircraft pitched up prior to impacting a mountainside.
July 30, 2026
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.28.26)
Wing Commander Sasha Near became the first woman to command the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows aerobatic display team, reflecting on her identity as a pilot rather than defining herself by gender.
WLFC secures engine storage agreement with Pratt & Whitney
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has signed a five-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney for long-term storage and lease return services covering multiple engine models including PW1100G and PW4000 variants.
Extending the horizon: Inside the A350-1000ULR’s longest development flight
Airbus conducted the A350-1000ULR's longest test flight of 12,460 nautical miles to validate ultra-long-range capabilities for Qantas' Project Sunrise program.
Airshow Highs and Earnings Season Realities
Industry podcast discusses major announcements and aircraft orders from Farnborough International Airshow alongside a review of Q2 financial results from major U.S. carriers.
Near 'Hull Loss': British Airways Captain Intervened After First Officer's 3,000ft Blunder
A British Airways flight experienced an air data reference failure during approach, prompting the captain to intervene after the first officer made a significant altitude deviation. The crew declared emergencies and managed the situation to prevent a hull loss.
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 completes first flight as it advances towards FAA certification
Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype completed its first flight, advancing toward FAA certification for this next-generation light business jet.
The flying taxi has been “five years away” for most of our lives, and then it arrived as something smaller — pilotless two-seaters are already selling sightseeing tickets in two Chinese cities and a premium airport shuttle is set to open in Dubai this year, the certificates real and the city commute still not on offer
EHang's pilotless electric aircraft began commercial operations in Chinese cities and is launching a premium airport shuttle service in Dubai, marking the first certified eVTOL passenger services entering the market.
Airbus Vs Boeing: Who Won At The 2026 Farnborough Airshow?
Airbus and Boeing both secured major aircraft orders at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, with each manufacturer announcing significant deals during the industry event.
Vigilant launches affordable aircraft, drone detection service for small airports
Vigilant Aerospace Systems introduced FlightHorizon ALERT, a cost-effective airspace awareness and detection system for general aviation airports and critical infrastructure to monitor nearby aircraft and drones.
Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo establish interline agreement to expand global connectivity and strengthen trade flows
Saudi Arabia's two cargo carriers, Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo, have signed an interline agreement to enhance global air freight connectivity and facilitate trade operations through their combined networks.
Kuehne+Nagel expands Cool Corridor network for temperature-sensitive healthcare logistics
Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its temperature-controlled air cargo network with four new routes serving pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics between major hubs in Europe, North America, and Asia.
US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Programme reaches production milestone
Bell and Boeing completed the US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey production program, transitioning to long-term sustainment and modernization phases.
CharterDesk and ECS Group subsidiary ACI France complete time-critical aircraft engine mission
CharterDesk and ACI France successfully completed an urgent air cargo operation transporting two large aircraft engines from Helsinki to Casablanca, demonstrating capability for time-critical aerospace logistics.
Freightos enables live air cargo booking in FreightSuite’s AI-native TMS
Freightos integrated its air cargo booking and pricing platform with FreightSuite's AI-powered transportation management system, enabling real-time quoting and booking capabilities for freight forwarders.
Unifly “advancing two core technologies for managing high-density urban drone traffic”
Unifly advanced technologies for managing high-density drone traffic in urban airspace as part of the CONDUCT 2 project, supporting the development of unmanned aircraft traffic management systems.
MOSAIC's first certified airplane delivered to flight school
Van's Aircraft has delivered the first aircraft certified under FAA Part 22 regulations following MOSAIC's implementation, marking the initial commercial success of the new light-sport aircraft certification framework.
Live wire work With ZK-IEJ
An Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP helicopter operated by Heliventures NZ Ltd conducting live wire maintenance work at a power substation in Christchurch.
Why Qantas Gave Up 162 Seats On Its Airbus A350-1000ULR To Charge 20% More To London
Qantas removed 162 seats from its A350-1000ULR to install additional fuel capacity for nonstop London service, allowing the airline to charge premium fares despite reduced passenger capacity.
Capitol Meridian partners to invest in RH Aero Systems to accelerate global expansion
RH Aero Systems secured strategic investment from Capitol Meridian Partners to accelerate global expansion and enhance aviation support equipment capabilities.
For the next narrowbody, what are the airframe efficiency gains?
Analysis of potential airframe efficiency improvements for next-generation narrowbody aircraft, exploring technological advancements beyond propulsion systems to enhance overall performance.
On a February day in 1984 an astronaut did what no human had dared, with no safety line to hold him: Bruce McCandless flew free of the shuttle on a jetpack, drifting up to 100 metres out as the first human satellite
In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless became the first human to conduct an untethered spacewalk, using a jetpack to fly freely up to 100 meters from the Space Shuttle without a safety line, representing a historic milestone in human spaceflight.
Icelandair leases six A320neo from Aircastle
Icelandair leased six Airbus A320neo aircraft from Aircastle, continuing its fleet modernization with Pratt & Whitney-powered next-generation jets.
NDP Backs WestJet Flight Attendants as Public Supports Fight Against Unpaid Work
WestJet flight attendants are preparing for possible strike action as early as August, demanding fair wages and an end to unpaid work. The union, CUPE 8125, has garnered public and NDP political support for their labour dispute.
Boeing 777-9 Fleet Reaches 4,800 Test Hours As 7th Airframe Will Conduct ETOPS Certification
Boeing's 777-9 test fleet has surpassed 4,800 flight hours, with a seventh aircraft now joining the program to support ETOPS certification testing for the world's largest twin-engine jetliner.
Jet2 Welcomes the 30th New Airbus A321neo Aircraft
Jet2 has taken delivery of its 30th Airbus A321neo aircraft, which has begun commercial operations. The airline has a firm order for 155 A321neo jets as part of its fleet modernization.
Procore to Acquire DroneDeploy, Creating Next-Generation Platform That Sees, Understands, and Acts on the Jobsite
Construction software company Procore is acquiring drone operator DroneDeploy to combine aerial and ground-based reality capture and robotics technology for jobsite applications.
'My Goodness': Two Delta Flights Narrowly Avoid Mid-Air Collision at Atlanta After Duplicate ATC Instructions
Two Delta aircraft nearly collided over Atlanta after air traffic control issued duplicate clearances, highlighting a potential ATC procedural issue.
Boeing reports second-quarter loss as Air Force One programme records another cost overrun
Boeing reported a $428 million second-quarter loss, with the Air Force One replacement program incurring an additional $280 million in cost overruns.
Voyager 2 flew so far below the plane of the solar system after Neptune that only one antenna on Earth can still send it commands, a 70-metre dish outside Canberra, which went offline for eleven months of repairs in 2020 while the spacecraft flew on in silence, unable to be told anything.
Voyager 2's extreme trajectory beyond Neptune leaves it communicable only through a single 70-meter antenna in Australia, which was offline for 11 months in 2020, leaving the aging interplanetary probe unable to receive commands during that period.