Avincis to add five McDermott 214ST helicopters
Avincis signed a letter of intention to acquire five McDermott 214ST helicopters for aerial firefighting and utility operations across Europe.
September 10, 2026
Galaxia Raises $4.5M For Intelligent Sat Tech
Galaxia secured $4.5M CAD in funding to develop Earth observation satellites capable of processing data in orbit, enabling faster decision-making for customers.
Russia’s Il-114-300 targets India’s regional aviation market with potential for 105 Aircraft
Russia's UAC is targeting India's regional aviation market with the Il-114-300 turboprop, signing agreements with three Indian operators for potential orders.
AETC Launches Blueprint with AI Training for All Airmen
The Air Education and Training Command has unveiled a strategic plan to integrate artificial intelligence training across all Air Force personnel, aimed at developing digitally-capable airmen throughout the service's training infrastructure.
F-16s That Defended Capital on 9/11 Preserved for History
Three F-16 fighters that responded to defend Washington D.C. during the 9/11 attacks are being retired and preserved as historical museum exhibits.
WA expands medical capability on its rescue helicopters
Western Australia's RAC Rescue helicopters are implementing an enhanced physician-paramedic model starting September, expanding medical response capabilities for emergency operations.
Opportunity’s solar panels were mysteriously getting cleaner long before the rover ever saw the suspected culprit: it did not photograph its first Martian dust devil until six and a half years after landing.
NASA's Opportunity rover experienced unexplained solar panel cleaning events for years before capturing footage of Martian dust devils, demonstrating the challenge of correlating observed effects with their underlying causes in remote planetary exploration.
GA-ASI Introduces Purpose-Built Wildfire UAS for Aerial Firefighting Missions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled a specialized unmanned aircraft system designed for wildfire suppression, featuring extended surveillance capability and rapid deployment.
Avianca Adds New Business-Class Suites
Avianca airline is introducing new Insignia business-class suites, with rollout scheduled to begin in 2027.
Flair Airlines: Lufthansa Technik Partnership on engine and digital services
Canadian airline Flair Airlines has secured a 15-year maintenance agreement with Lufthansa Technik for engine and digital services covering its fleet of 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft equipped with CFM LEAP-1B engines.
Ryanair CEO Rejects Report That Passenger Was Partially Sucked Through Broken 737 Window
Ryanair's CEO has contested reports claiming a passenger was partially sucked through a broken window on a Boeing 737 during a recent flight, disputing the severity of the incident.
Roman telescope deploys solar array and communication systems, powers on Coronagraph Instrument
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully deployed its solar arrays and communication systems following its August 30 launch on SpaceX, with the Coronagraph Instrument now powered on for exoplanet imaging operations.
Airbus A220 news: Three tests of a maturing market
What links Breeze’s fleet change, three planned part-outs and a new Singapore simulator? Airbus A220 news: During nine days in September 2026, the aircraft appeared at three different points in its commercial life. First, Airbus announced dedicated training capacity for Asia-Pacific. Next, investors…
Erik Prince's Swarmer Buys Ukraine's Ratel Robotics for Up to $224M
Nasdaq-listed Swarmer, chaired by former Blackwater founder Erik Prince, is acquiring Ukrainian drone manufacturer Ratel Robotics in a deal valued up to $224 million, primarily through stock consideration.
Flexjet Opens First European Luxury Terminal at Farnborough Airport
Flexjet has inaugurated its first European luxury private aviation terminal at Farnborough Airport, featuring amenities including a Gulfstream G700 cabin lounge and exclusive member facilities.
Tomorrow.io Unveils Next-Gen Weather Forecasting Instruments
Tomorrow.io revealed the five instruments designed for its DeepSky satellite constellation, which will provide real-time global weather monitoring and atmospheric data collection from orbit.
United Airlines Cancels Planned Denver 9/11 Flyover Featuring Boeing 777 and F-16 Escorts
United Airlines has cancelled a planned 9/11 tribute flyover in Denver that would have featured a Boeing 777 aircraft accompanied by four Air Force F-16 fighter jets.
Agenda Now Available for EASA IAM Forum
EASA has released the agenda for its 2026 Innovative Air Mobility Implementation Forum, scheduled for October 27–28 in Cologne, featuring industry speakers and available in both in-person and online formats.
Airbus begins development of first IRIS² satellites
Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract to design and build satellites for the EU's IRIS² low-Earth-orbit constellation, a secure European connectivity project led by Eutelsat within the SpaceRISE consortium.
Transavia adds destinations from Amsterdam and Brussels for summer 2027
Transavia is expanding its summer 2027 network from Amsterdam and Brussels, adding new routes to Murcia and Pula, resuming service to Reus, and relocating its Trieste route from Rotterdam to Amsterdam.
BOC Aviation to lease 12 Airbus A320neos to Avianca
BOC Aviation will lease 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft to Colombian carrier Avianca beginning in 2029, with all aircraft equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines.
Ukraine’s New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles
Ukraine has developed the Shershen air defence system with an open architecture allowing it to integrate adapted air-to-air missiles from various sources as inventory permits.
Army selects Lockheed, Boeing-Anduril team for next phase in IFPC Inc 2 competition
Lockheed Martin and a Boeing-Anduril partnership advance to the development phase of the Army's IFPC Inc 2 competition for advanced aerial platform solutions.
The A321XLR’s 2027 Transatlantic Land Grab
Airbus A321XLR extended-range aircraft continues gaining airline interest for transatlantic operations, with carriers conducting long-term fleet planning around the type's 2027 entry timeline despite mixed cabin responses.
Bye eFlyer 2 Gets FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate
Heart Aerospace's eFlyer 2 electric aircraft receives FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate, clearing the path for upcoming flight test activities.
Canada Launches Drone Marketplace, Announces New Ukraine Support
Canada established a Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace to streamline procurement and deployment of unmanned systems across the Canadian defence sector, with plans to expand Ukraine support capabilities.
Space Force Taps Texas Site for New Deep Space Radar, Targets Operations in 2030
The U.S. Space Force selected a north Texas location for its new Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability system, with operational status targeted for 2030.
Picture of the Day: Sept. 10, 2026
Wings Over Batavia 2026 featured aerobatic flying demonstrations, showcasing aviation sport and general aviation activities.
United Cancels Planned 9/11 Flyover
United Airlines canceled a planned commemorative flyover in Denver involving a Boeing 777 and four F-16 fighters scheduled for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
AirData brings DVR-style rewind to drone live streaming
AirData has enhanced its drone live streaming platform with cloud recording and DVR-style rewind capabilities, enabling remote operators and decision-makers to review critical moments they may have missed during live feeds.