The Netherlands announces intention to procure GlobalEye
The Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne surveillance platform.
September 11, 2026
The Netherlands announces intention to procure GlobalEye
The Netherlands has signed a Letter of Intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control system.
International growth offsets weaker domestic traffic at Norwegian airports
Norwegian airports handled nearly 5 million passengers in August 2026, with international traffic growth offsetting a slight decline in domestic travel.
Starship stands roughly as tall as a 40-storey building and carries more than 5,000 tonnes of liquid methane and oxygen. Methane was chosen partly because both propellants could theoretically be manufactured on Mars from atmospheric carbon dioxide and water ice—meaning its engines are designed to burn a return ticket whose ingredients may already be waiting there.
SpaceX's Starship uses methane engines designed to enable in-situ propellant production on Mars from atmospheric CO2 and water ice, supporting a reusable return architecture for deep space missions.
London Heathrow handles 23 million summer passengers as demand for slots grows
London Heathrow Airport processed 23 million passengers during summer 2026, with August recording 7.8 million travellers and a record-breaking single day of nearly 272,000 passengers on August 2nd.
Frankfurt Airport passenger traffic remains flat as cargo grows in August
Frankfurt Airport handled 6.3 million passengers in August 2026, marking its highest monthly total despite a slight 0.3% decline year-over-year, while cargo volumes increased 2.9%.
Zurich Airport passenger traffic rises 1.8% in August 2026
Zurich Airport reported 1.8% passenger growth in August 2026 with 3.3 million travelers, including 30.6% transfer traffic. Aircraft movements increased more sharply at 2.9% year-over-year.
KLM Cityhopper marks 60 years as cornerstone of KLM’s European network
KLM Cityhopper celebrates 60 years of operations, evolving from a small domestic carrier in 1966 into a major regional airline supporting KLM's European network and Amsterdam's hub operations.
Concurrent attacks across multiple domains force rethinking of air-and-missile-defense
Recent U.S. military conflicts have revealed vulnerabilities in integrated air-and-missile defense systems when facing coordinated multi-domain attacks, prompting strategic reassessment of defensive capabilities.
TUI Airways flight returns safely to Cardiff after bird strike and engine flames
A TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 bound for Cyprus was forced to return to Cardiff shortly after takeoff following a bird strike that caused visible engine flames. The aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries.
Tropic Air Charters takes delivery of its first Tecnam P2012 Traveller following factory acceptance in Capua, Italy
Tropic Air Charters has received its first Tecnam P2012 Traveller twin-engine aircraft, delivered to Florida following factory acceptance in Italy. The Florida-based charter operator will use the aircraft for high-end charter services.
Reception of the first two Falcon Albatros Aircraft by the DGA
France's defense procurement agency has accepted delivery of the first two Falcon Albatros development aircraft, advancing the military transport program.
Wizz Air restores 12 Middle East routes for winter 2026/27
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is reinstating 12 routes to Middle Eastern destinations for winter 2026/27, serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, and Amman from European hubs.
Third Arrest Made in FLYT Aviation RICO Case
A former financial director at FLYT Aviation has been arrested and charged with 20 counts of theft and racketeering in connection with misappropriated student flight-training funds.
Emirates secures Berlin flights as UAE pledges €40 billion investment in Germany
Following a strategic partnership agreement between Germany and the UAE, Emirates has secured new flight operations to Berlin as part of broader bilateral cooperation on security, defence, and trade.
Rocket Lab launches mystery satellite to orbit for secret customer (photo)
Rocket Lab successfully launched an Earth-observation satellite to orbit for an undisclosed customer, conducting the mission without a public livestream.
Epic Flight Academy Adds Test Prep for A&P Certification
Epic Flight Academy is expanding its offerings to include test preparation courses for A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) mechanic certification at its Florida and Kentucky locations.
MDA Space expands Aurora product line with new MILSATCOM satellite variant
MDA Space has unveiled a military-specific variant of its Aurora satellite platform, incorporating enhanced cybersecurity and physical security capabilities for defence communications applications in contested environments.
DHL augments facility’s parcel capacity in northwest Germany
DHL Post & Parcel has expanded parcel processing capacity at its Cologne facility in northwest Germany.
New Bill Would Scale Back Traffic at DCA
Proposed legislation aims to reduce flight congestion at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, citing safety concerns related to overcrowding.
Picture of the Day: The First
Switzerland took delivery of its first Daher TBM 940 turboprop, which arrived at St. Moritz Samedan Airport in the Swiss Alps for pilot conversion training operations.
One Of These Missiles Is Set To Be The Army’s Next Mid-Tier Anti-Air Interceptor
The U.S. Army is evaluating candidates for a new mid-tier air defense system, with the Enduring Shield platform and AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles providing enhanced capability after decades without this range coverage.
They Predicted a $127 Billion Drone Market. Ten Years Later, Here’s What They Got Right.
A 2016 drone market forecast predicted $127 billion in addressable opportunity. The original authors now assess how accurately their projection tracked industry development over the past decade.
France Accelerates Rafale F5 Upgrade After Collapse Of FCAS Next-Gen Fighter Project
Following the collapse of the FCAS next-generation fighter program, France is accelerating development of an upgraded Rafale F5 variant with drone wingmen capabilities to sustain its tactical air capability through the 2030s.
Five Things Your GA Airport Manager Wishes You Knew
A retired airport manager discusses operational challenges at general aviation airports, including funding constraints, regulatory compliance, and ways pilots can support their local facilities.
Air Force Selects Up To 131 T-7As For Sheppard AFB
The U.S. Air Force has selected up to 131 T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft for Sheppard Air Force Base, with deliveries beginning in 2034 to replace the current T-38C fleet.
Pentagon eyeing tech testbed expansion along US-Mexico border
The Pentagon is exploring expansion of military technology testbeds along the US-Mexico border, with defense officials emphasizing a careful, safety-focused approach to introducing new programs.
Flexjet's Farnborough terminal makes infrastructure the new fleet
Flexjet opened a $34 million dedicated terminal at Farnborough Airport, marking its first European base. The facility represents a strategic shift in business aviation competition, where infrastructure is becoming as important as aircraft fleet capabilities.
Canada, Ukraine to jointly produce defense tech, part of ‘100-year partnership’
Canada and Ukraine have agreed to jointly develop defense technology and Canada will invest approximately $350 million to procure air defense interceptors through the JUMPSTART program as part of a long-term partnership.
Air Force BMT Puts Finishing Touches on 1st Airbase Training Range—and Plans for More
The U.S. Air Force has completed its first new airbase training range at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where basic trainees practice rearming retired F-16 fighters with mock missiles, with additional ranges planned.