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Signature Aviation has launched Signature Access, a new FBO pricing scheme that combines core access charges into one fee based on aircraft size, time on the ramp and terminal location. The company is also changing how it charges fees during special events.
Airbus and Air France have launched Alpha Component Solutions, a joint venture focused on component support for the A350. The partnership could reshape maintenance and parts options for A350 operators worldwide.
US Special Operations Command has bought uncrewed aircraft from Portuguese maker Tekever. The purchase follows validation and acceptance testing, training, and an extensive flight campaign at several sites.
Russia's Defence Ministry says the Pacific Fleet's Borei-A class nuclear submarine Generalissimo Suvorov test-fired a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile on a flight across Russian territory.
Challenge Group will begin flying Boeing 777 freighters into Chicago Rockford International Airport twice a week starting 4 November 2026, adding to its North American cargo network.
Miami International Airport has rolled out an AI-driven communications platform from Kalé to coordinate its cargo operations. The airport says the system will ease congestion, improve supply chain flow and cut emissions.
SkeyDrone has added drone threat assessment tools to its Hub platform. New features include estimated arrival times for detected drones, customisable threat rules and integration with Echodyne's EchoShield radar.
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has published draft guidance on keeping drones from conflicting with each other in shared airspace. Industry can comment until 17 November 2026.
Airbus and Air France-KLM have completed the setup of Alpha Component Solutions, their joint venture for A350 component support. It begins operations with contracts already covering more than 500 aircraft.
dnata has started providing integrated aviation services at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, supporting the start of passenger flights at Australia's newest international airport.
Japan Airlines has signed a multi-year renewal with CHAMP Cargosystems. The deal extends a 12-year collaboration focused on modernising the carrier's air cargo operations and systems.
Work to expand the passenger terminal at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is on track for completion by May next year. The project adds gates C15 to C18 to the terminal's C wing, and landside exterior work is almost finished.
Canada's Snowbirds flew their last CT-114 Tutor aerobatic display on October 16 at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, ending an era for the team. The news roundup also covers an A350 vs. B777 comparison, an FAA medical tool, Virgin Galactic and Buckeye, Arizona's airport expansion plans.
An NTSB preliminary report says both main landing gear legs on a Tecnam P92 Tail Dragger light-sport aircraft collapsed as the pilot began a left turn near Toughkenamon on September 29, 2026. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
Russia says its Pacific Fleet submarine Generalissimo Suvorov launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from under the Sea of Okhotsk on October 28. The missile flew across the country to the Chizha test range in the Arkhangelsk region.
UK airports are planning billions of pounds in investment, including terminal expansions, added passenger capacity, better ground transport links and reopened facilities. Heathrow's proposed third runway is among the projects that could reshape the country's aviation network.
TAP Air Portugal will start its first nonstop service between Orlando and Lisbon this month. An Airbus A330 will fly the route three times a week, on Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, with a flight time of under eight hours.
Four RAF Atlas C1 airlifters dropped roughly 700 paratroopers over a German drop zone in several successive waves.
ASELSAN, Türkiye's biggest defence electronics firm, booked $7.5 billion in new orders in Q3 2026, lifting its backlog to a record $30.7 billion and past the $30 billion threshold for the first time.
Pilatus is using its PC-12 PRO simulator for maintenance and troubleshooting as well as pilot training, as rising turbine flight-hour costs push manufacturers to get more out of advanced simulators.
According to The Times, three of the Royal Navy's four Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarines are deployed at the same time. Naval sources called this an unusual arrangement for the UK's nuclear deterrent fleet.
Australia is expanding its air defence capabilities under the LAND 6504 program. A request for proposals is expected early next year, and a platform selection is planned for late 2027.
Quantum-Systems has revealed an armed configuration of its long-range Reliant reconnaissance drone, carrying a combination of 82 mm mortar bombs and 40 mm grenades. Images were shared by the head of the German firm's U.S. subsidiary.
Army and National Guard aviators spent a week in virtual reality simulators evaluating the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor's cockpit and practicing maintenance, giving soldiers input on the design before the first test aircraft flies.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine named artificial intelligence one of his three strategic priorities, second only to securing a budget. He said AI will reshape how the U.S. conducts warfare.
Army Contracting Command added $499.8 million to Boeing's contract for AH-64 Apache engineering services and technical support. The modification extends the work through February 2031.
Croatia Airlines may receive a €35 million capital injection from the Croatian government earlier than planned. The funding was originally set for 2027, and shareholders will vote on it at an extraordinary general meeting on October 29.
Saab has proposed a third Gripen final assembly line in Canada and named three Canadian industrial partners. The offer comes as Ottawa weighs alternatives to the F-35 for part of its planned 88-fighter fleet.
BAE Systems signed a framework agreement of up to seven years with the US Department of War to expand APKWS laser guidance kit production. Output could reach up to 35,000 kits per year.
Lockheed Martin received a $9.8 million contract via NAVAIR to update radar warning and electronic support software on Canada's CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters. The work will be done in Owego, New York, and runs through October 2030.