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.
September 10, 2026
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.
Advanced drone sensors now closer to Canada’s critical industries
Industrial drones equipped with advanced sensors are increasingly accessible to Canadian critical infrastructure sectors, enabling applications like utility mapping, methane detection, subsurface surveying, and mineral exploration.
DOT Forms Space Task Force as Launch Forecast Reaches 10,000 a Year
The U.S. Department of Transportation has established a space task force to manage integration of commercial space launches and reentries into the National Airspace System as launch activities are projected to reach 10,000 annually.
United Cancels Planned 9/11 Flyover in Denver
United Airlines cancelled a planned commemorative flyover in Denver on 9/11 following objections from residents concerned about the event.
French Armed Forces order Airbus U050 Capa-X drone
France's Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate has placed an additional order with Airbus for the U050 Capa-X tactical drone system.
Israeli military creates new branch focused on AI, drones and robotics
Israel's military established a new organizational branch dedicated to artificial intelligence, drone systems, and robotics to adapt to rapidly evolving battlefield conditions.
Wayfarer Tests Retractable Electric Propellers on Cessna 182
Wayfarer, with NASA backing, tested retractable electric propellers on a scaled Cessna 182 to evaluate a blown-wing retrofit technology for aircraft propulsion modernization.
AirData launches cloud recording and 10-minute rewind for drone live streaming
AirData introduced cloud-based recording and rewind functionality for drone live streaming, allowing operators to replay up to 10 minutes of footage during active broadcasts.
TB2 Aerospace Introduces Vehicle-Mounted Multi-Mission Autonomous Docking Station for Mobile UAV Operations
TB2 Aerospace has unveiled a mobile autonomous docking station designed for Group 1 unmanned aircraft, offering capabilities for autonomous launch, recovery, and recharging in field operations.
On this day in space! Sept. 10, 2011: NASA launches GRAIL probes to the moon to map lumpy lunar gravity
NASA launched the GRAIL moon probes on September 10, 2011, to map the lunar gravitational field and better understand the moon's internal structure.
LINK spacecraft gets close to NASA's Swift Observatory, but not close enough to save it
The Katalyst Space LINK satellite failed to successfully complete its mission to boost NASA's Swift Observatory to a higher orbit, though operations continue.
GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for Military, Civil and Commercial Roles
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems unveiled the Wildfire unmanned aircraft system designed for military, civil, and commercial applications.
Embention releases upgraded Veronte KAI FCC for One-Way drones at MSPO
Embention introduced an upgraded Veronte KAI flight control computer for one-way unmanned aircraft at the MSPO 2026 defense exhibition.
Iran’s Sanctioned Airlines Have a Rolls-Royce Strategy
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on 36 targets within Iran's aviation sector, affecting the country's sanctioned airlines and their aircraft acquisition strategies.
A New Surface Atlas of Phobos Will Help JAXA's MMX Mission Collect its Samples
JAXA's Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) mission will launch next month to collect samples from Phobos and return them to Earth, supported by a newly created surface atlas to guide sample collection and analysis.
Frontier Airlines Launches First-Ever Service to Colombia With Three New Routes
Frontier Airlines launches its first South American service with new nonstop routes connecting the U.S. to Bogota, Cartagena, and Medellin in Colombia.
Global Strike ‘Campaign’ Aims to Speed Up B-1, B-52 Maintenance, Parts Supply
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command is implementing a campaign to improve maintenance efficiency and parts availability for its B-1B Lancer and B-52H Stratofortress bombers, reporting early progress toward increasing operational readiness rates.
Fans, Staff, and Pilots All Win at Warbird Roundup
The annual Warbird Roundup in Idaho showcased vintage military aircraft including a rebuilt Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat and demonstrated both historic and modern warbirds to aviation enthusiasts.
Eurowings opens crew training centre near Düsseldorf Airport
Eurowings and Lufthansa Aviation Training opened a joint crew training facility near Düsseldorf capable of training up to 150 cockpit and cabin crew members daily.
Jet Access hits 30 brokers. The real prize is their clients.
Jet Access has expanded its broker network to over 30 partners, reflecting a broader industry shift where private aviation companies now view brokers as strategic customer-acquisition channels rather than traditional sales intermediaries.
Operational F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time
Operational F-15EX fighter jets have conducted their first live ordnance drops, expanding the aircraft's operational envelope beyond its traditional air-to-air role.
Batteries Were Boring. That Was a Feature. It’s Gone.
Drone manufacturers face evolving battery requirements driven by domestic supply chain security initiatives, creating both compliance and innovation opportunities for the industry.
Citation inventory is piling up. Turboprops aren't fully immune
Market data shows inventory buildup in the Citation light jet segment, with turboprop aircraft demonstrating some resilience despite competing in overlapping buyer categories, highlighting divergent market dynamics across adjacent aircraft categories.