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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.
Australian flight training organization Schofields Flying Club, established in 1969, continues developing tomorrow's airline pilots through specialized instruction.
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and GreenTech Harvest signed an MOU to co-produce Ukrainian-designed unmanned systems, combining operational expertise with Canadian manufacturing capacity.
Federal authorities indicted Oakland Police officers for allegedly falsifying FAA records to obtain airman credentials through fraudulent checkrides.
Joby Aviation is conducting test flights of its electric vertical takeoff aircraft in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of Texas's eVTOL integration pilot program, demonstrating progress toward commercial air taxi operations.
Drone program operators face scaling challenges as organizations expand operations; industry leaders discuss balancing sophisticated capabilities with user accessibility across larger teams.
Frankfurt Airport handled 6.3 million passengers in August with 0.3% decline year-over-year, while cargo freight grew 2.9% during the same period.
Air Cairo has ordered 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft to boost capacity and operational efficiency while supporting future network expansion.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association reported mixed results for the second quarter, indicating variable market conditions across the general aviation sector.
Rocheleau, a former FAA acting administrator with experience at NBAA, will assume leadership of Airports Council International-North America in October.
An Amazon cargo aircraft involved in a ground accident at Miami airport was carrying contact lens shipments. The incident resulted in a wrongful death lawsuit after a worker's van was struck by the disabled jet.
Log Scan Pro launched Go/No-Go, a preflight safety tool for general aviation pilots that analyzes weather, NOTAMs, terrain, fuel, and daylight conditions to provide risk assessments before flight operations.
Breaking Defense previews notable topics and announcements expected at the 2026 Air Force Association conference.
Modern aircraft wings are designed to flex safely during turbulence, with flight computers and gust load alleviation systems providing additional structural protection for airliners.
Polish defense contractor EKOLOT is expanding its unmanned aircraft systems to include counter-drone capabilities with integrated surveillance, detection, and engagement functions.
On September 11, 1985, NASA and ESA's International Cometary Explorer spacecraft achieved the first-ever flyby of a comet, marking a significant milestone in space exploration history.
Air Transat reported third-quarter 2026 results showing profitability pressured by sustained elevated fuel costs, a key operational challenge for commercial airlines.
Swisslog will provide automated warehouse systems for a new aviation MRO facility in Saudi Arabia being developed by Starlinks, supporting maintenance operations in the Middle East.
Vietnamese leisure carrier Vietravel Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent with Airbus for 50 narrowbody aircraft, comprising 20 A220s and 30 additional jets, to support its fleet modernization.
The U.S. Space Force selected Texas as the location for the final site of the trinational DARC space radar network, with construction expected to complete in 2029 and operations beginning in 2030.
A Taylorcraft aircraft crashed after experiencing partial engine power loss caused by a loose magneto, resulting in impact with terrain. The accident highlights the importance of proper engine component maintenance in general aviation.