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Maris-Tech has introduced Uranus-Drones-V2, a compact edge AI platform for autonomous UAVs. It processes video from multiple cameras at once, fuses day and night sensors, and connects directly to the autopilot.
NASA profiles Gavin Gardner, a former Michigan State engineering student whose NASA-funded drone research grew into an entrepreneurial venture, and notes that managing finances proved harder than the technical work.
FLYING Magazine looks at ideal flight lesson length for student pilots, arguing that shorter early sessions help trainees build stamina and absorb more in the cockpit.
Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 multirole fighters a year ahead of schedule, according to its leader, and plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries under the same agreement.
Air Cargo Europe 2027 in Munich will expand to two full halls amid rising demand, with over 240 companies, including major airlines and cargo networks, already signed up and more exhibitors coming from China.
The FAA has told the control tower at Denver-area Centennial Airport to stop simultaneous parallel departures while it reviews aircraft separation concerns. The pause affects one of the region's busiest general aviation fields.
An independent study argues the USAF must invest in hardened aircraft shelters to protect its aerial refueling tankers, warning they could be destroyed on the ground by enemy strikes before ever launching.
US Forces Korea commander Gen. Xavier Brunson says American troops on the peninsula face daily jamming. He urged industry to deliver systems that keep working without reliable satellite links, ample bandwidth or intact fiber networks.
Western Aircraft marked its 300th new Pilatus PC-12 and 30th PC-24 delivery, plus 30 years as a Pilatus sales and service center, at a Boise event attended by Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher.
Virgin Galactic has flown its first Delta-class spaceplane and is targeting early Q2 2027 for the first commercial mission of the new vehicle, named Apeiron, marking its planned return to service.
NBAA Chief Revenue Officer Andrew Broom has been named to the board of directors of the Air Care Alliance, a network of volunteer and charitable aviation groups.
Hayward Executive Airport in California drew over 14,000 visitors to its September 2026 open house, which showcased more than 30 aircraft ranging from homebuilts to high-end business jets, plus aerobatic types.
Boeing says its newer fighter work, including the F-47 and F/A-XX efforts, is structured to limit the financial risks that caused heavy losses on some of its earlier defence programmes.
Canadian defence companies are seeking possible industrial roles in the GCAP sixth-generation fighter programme and Saab's Gripen. Italy had earlier said Canada's observer status in GCAP did not guarantee an industrial share.
The Air Line Pilots Association has chosen its national leadership. Jason Ambrosi was re-elected and will lead the pilots' union as president for a second term.
The UK has pledged to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030 and announced new investment partnerships with industry. The government says its Defence Investment Plan will be fully funded by cutting other priorities.
Boeing's latest market outlook expects global air cargo traffic to double by 2045. It says this will drive demand for close to 3,000 new-build and converted freighter aircraft.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is weighing sharp landing fee hikes for 2027 to make up for the traffic and revenue it expects to lose during upcoming runway reconstruction.
The Alaska Airmen's Association has put its 2027 raffle aircraft on display in the Anchorage International terminal ahead of the spring prize drawing and a split-the-pot fundraiser.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Saab have begun testing Saab's LoyalEye radar, carried in new Airborne Early Warning pods on the MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft. The pod configuration made its first flight in May 2026.
APEX and the Crystal Cabin Award have named the finalists for the new Seamless Journey Award. The award recognises innovations that link the aircraft cabin experience with other stages of a passenger's trip.
Conservation flying nonprofit LightHawk honored five volunteer pilots this year for missions supporting endangered species protection and ecosystem preservation across North America.
Canada's PV Labs has received approval under the ITB Policy for a Lockheed Martin investment. The funding supports its development of a next-generation Pilot Night Vision Sensor for the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter.
Dave Alexander of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems outlines the company's strategy for selling unmanned aircraft in Europe and how it sees the region's future demand for unmanned systems.
CargoAi says its AI agent now handles about 70% of email enquiries from the airlines and forwarders it serves. CEO Matt Petot presented the results at TIACA's Air Cargo Forum, crediting a platform the company has been building since 2019 to link rates, capacity and data.
A columnist looks back on NBAA-BACE 2026 and weighs whether the travel and effort of attending business aviation's flagship conference in person still pays off for industry professionals.
Zipline says a sound-optimized flight mode used across its delivery drone fleet reduces noise exposure per flight by 68%. The figure comes from modeling rather than field measurement, and it arrives as municipalities draft drone noise rules.
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said the airline is sticking with its JetForward strategy. She added that JetBlue is not negotiating with creditors and has no plans to restructure its debt.
Jasper County Airport in Indiana has opened a new $1.24 million T-hangar, paid for with federal infrastructure grants and local funds, to meet regional demand for general aviation aircraft storage.
A US military intelligence agency has released a rare image of China's classified reusable space plane. The photo shows the vehicle docked with another spacecraft in orbit.