Aerospace News

October 28, 2026

General Aviation News 2 days ago

Jasper County Airport Opens New T-Hangar

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.

The War Zone 2 days ago

Confessions Of An SR-71 Blackbird Pilot

A former SR-71 Blackbird pilot describes flying Lockheed Skunk Works' Mach 3+ reconnaissance jet over hostile territory, including what it was like in the cockpit at extreme speed and altitude.

Canadian Defence Review 2 days ago

Ribbit and NRC Fly Autonomous Aircraft Team in Mock Rescue

Ribbit and Canada's National Research Council flew an autonomous Bell 412EP helicopter and an autonomous Cessna 150, teamed with virtual drones, in a simulated search-and-rescue mission in May 2026, marking a step forward in multi-aircraft autonomy.

Canadian Defence Review 2 days ago

Bombardier, BAE Systems Sign MOU on Next-Gen Combat Air

Bombardier and BAE Systems have signed an MOU to explore cooperation on next-generation combat air, covering R&D, systems integration, supply chain and workforce development, industrialization and in-service support.

Canadian Defence Review 2 days ago

49North Qualifies for All Five DDI Marketplace Streams

Canadian firm 49North has qualified in all five streams of the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace. This makes it eligible to bid on Canadian defence work covering uncrewed and counter-drone systems, secure mission systems, engineering, testing and training.

General Aviation News 2 days ago

NBAA Honors PNBAA With Regional Group Excellence Award

At its Las Vegas convention, NBAA gave the Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association its regional group excellence award. The group was recognized for workforce development and for its advocacy that led to repeal of Washington state's aircraft luxury tax.

Air Cargo Week 2 days ago

Pinar Meitzner named Managing Director of Jettainer Americas

Unit load device management firm Jettainer has appointed Pinar Meitzner to head its Americas business, where she will work with customers and partners across North and South America as the company seeks to grow in the region.

UK Defence Journal 2 days ago

Sweden sends four Saildrones into the Baltic

Sweden has started a year-long trial of four Saildrone Voyager uncrewed surface vessels in the Baltic Sea. The drones will help the Swedish Navy monitor maritime activity in the region.