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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 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.
France's defense procurement agency has accepted delivery of the first two Falcon Albatros development aircraft, advancing the military transport program.
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.
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.
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 successfully launched an Earth-observation satellite to orbit for an undisclosed customer, conducting the mission without a public livestream.
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 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 Post & Parcel has expanded parcel processing capacity at its Cologne facility in northwest Germany.
Proposed legislation aims to reduce flight congestion at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, citing safety concerns related to overcrowding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A retired airport manager discusses operational challenges at general aviation airports, including funding constraints, regulatory compliance, and ways pilots can support their local facilities.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Video coverage from the 2026 Warbird Roundup aviation event in Nampa, Idaho showcases historic military aircraft and related activities from the gathering.
European aerospace and defense industry association calls for heightened security measures following suspicious incidents, with officials attributing concerns to Russian activities.
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is launching a new U.S. route beginning in October, expanding its North American flight network.
A federal court upheld a Labor Department decision that aviation company Nicholas Air unlawfully retaliated against a training captain who raised safety concerns, marking a significant whistleblower protection case in the industry.
The final AV-8B Harrier built for the U.S. Marine Corps has been retired from service and transferred to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola as a historical exhibit.
Technical article examining automated fiber placement techniques for laying down composite dry reinforcement in aircraft structures, which is subsequently infused and cured to form structural components.
Ukraine's Fire Point is developing the Freyja anti-ballistic missile program and seeking partnerships with European defence contractors who can match Ukrainian operational tempo and strategic priorities.
GoFlight is developing an AI platform to streamline private jet charter operations by automating vendor coordination, crew management, and customer communications.
Volatus Aerospace secured a Canadian defence contract for tactical ISR uncrewed aircraft systems, with an initial order of 100 systems and options for up to 4,900 additional units through a structured procurement pathway.