Air Dolomiti unveils new blue livery for Embraer E195 fleet
Air Dolomiti is rebranding its Embraer E195 fleet with a new blue livery reflecting its status as a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, replacing the airline's traditional turquoise scheme.
September 9, 2026
Norway's PM Says A Drone Nearly Hit Zelenskyy's Plane. Kyiv Balks
Norway's prime minister reported that a drone nearly collided with President Zelenskyy's aircraft departing Moldova, though Ukrainian officials dispute the severity of the incident.
Where Are The American Aircraft Carriers?: September 9, 2026
The USS Theodore Roosevelt underwent unreported maintenance before deployment as the Navy refines carrier operations based on lessons from extended cruises.
Bombardier Trade War: Trump’s U.S. Sales Threat
Can Washington exclude a Canadian aircraft manufacturer from the United States (U.S.) without harming American workers? Bombardier Trade War: President Donald Trump raised that question on September 7, 2026. He said Bombardier should lose U.S. market access unless it manufactured aircraft there. How…
Drone threat delays Zelenskyy’s flight from Chisinau, Moldova, to Oslo
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's departure flight from Moldova to Norway was delayed after drone activity was detected in the airspace. The aircraft was identified as an Airbus A319-115X CJ corporate jet.
Hermeus Unveils Air-Launched Ramjet Test Vehicle for High-Speed Experiments
Hermeus has developed an air-launched ramjet test vehicle designed to enable sustained high-Mach flight research and experimentation at hypersonic speeds.
Flight 15 pairing undergo testing at Massey’s
SpaceX has moved Super Heavy Booster 22 from assembly to testing facilities as part of preparation for the Flight 15 Starship mission campaign.
ATC Glitch Cancels Hundreds of Flights in the U.K.
A major air traffic control system failure disrupted operations at British airports, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations. While airports have resumed operations, full recovery is expected to take several additional days.
Combat Weather Airmen Stressed to Their Limits in Army Competition
Air Force combat weather specialists, who deploy with Army units to provide tactical forecasts and support ground operations, face significant operational demands. The article highlights the demanding nature of this specialized military aviation role.
American Airlines donates 9/11 collection as aviation sector marks 25th anniversary
American Airlines and the CR Smith Museum are donating historical 9/11 artifacts to national memorials as the aviation industry commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Malaysian Flying Doctor Service Helicopter Crashes in Borneo, Killing All Five Aboard
A helicopter operated by Malaysia's Flying Doctor Service crashed in Sarawak during a medical evacuation mission, resulting in five fatalities.
Aviation Groups Seek Uniform Safety Rules for Part 91, 125, 135 Operators
Industry groups including NBAA and AOPA are pushing the FAA to apply proposed uniform crew rest and duty time standards beyond Part 121 carriers to include Part 91, 125, and 135 operators for enhanced safety consistency.
Army ‘not walking away’ from UAVs despite reverting drone unit back to infantry
The U.S. Army's CTO clarifies the service remains committed to UAV capabilities but prefers distributing drone expertise across units rather than establishing a centralized drone corps to improve operational scaling.
NTSB Data: Go-Around Thrust After Miami 767 Touchdown
Flight data recorder information from the Miami 767 accident indicates throttles were advanced after brake release, then returned to idle seconds later, providing new details on the aircraft's final moments.
St. Paul Votes on Police Drones Two Days After Pond Rescue
St. Paul's city council is voting on whether police should pursue a $200,000 federal grant to expand its drone program, following a recent drone-assisted pond rescue operation.
Indian Carrier’s 40-Aircraft Order Pressures ATR’s Production System
An Indian carrier has ordered 40 ATR aircraft, creating production challenges for the Franco-Italian manufacturer as it works to fulfill the substantial order.
Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: What Went Wrong in Miami
NTSB investigation into an Amazon cargo 767 crash in Miami reveals the aircraft touched down approximately 1,000 feet beyond the runway threshold and may have applied full thrust before departing the runway, with braking system issues under examination.
Joby starts eVTOL and autonomous cargo aircraft US tour
Joby Aviation is conducting a nationwide demonstration tour showcasing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and autonomous cargo platform, with support from the White House initiative.
Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Adding Anduril’s Autonomy Software for 2027 Flight
Hermeus and Anduril Industries are integrating autonomous software onto Hermeus' Quarterhorse hypersonic demonstrator aircraft for a planned 2027 flight, drawing Air Force interest and funding.
Poland’s WB Group unveils Warmate 30, latest in drone recon/strike system
Poland's WB Group has introduced the Warmate 30 unmanned aerial system, a reconnaissance and strike drone designed to detect and engage distant, time-critical targets.
Archer Begins ‘No Roads’ Tour With Piloted Midnight Flights
Archer Aviation conducted a piloted demonstration flight of its Midnight electric vertical takeoff aircraft, completing a round trip between Salinas and Hollister as part of an expanded tour showcasing the eVTOL's capabilities.
In 1962, Canada’s first satellite went into orbit with a planned life of 1 year — Alouette sent useful data for more than 10 years, carrying long antennas that had been packed for launch by rolling the metal strips up like a carpenter’s measuring tape.
Canada's Alouette I satellite, launched in 1962, far exceeded its one-year design life by operating productively for over a decade. The spacecraft featured innovative deployable antennas that unrolled from compact coils and generated valuable radio observation data.
American Airlines recognizes 25th anniversary of 9/11 through historic donations to 9/11 Memorial & Museum and Pentagon Memorial Fund
American Airlines and its CR Smith Museum are donating their 9/11 collections to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and providing financial support to honor passengers and crew aboard Flights 11 and 77.
Lockheed Martin secures $950M Australian air battle management contract
Lockheed Martin won a $950 million contract with Australia for air battle management system enhancements under Project AIR6500 Tranche 2B, designed to support future technology integration and operational scalability.
First Look At General Atomics’ Wildfire, Its Successor To The MQ-9 Reaper
General Atomics has unveiled the Wildfire, a new armed drone designed to replace the MQ-9 Reaper for the U.S. Air Force, offering lower operational costs while maintaining similar mission capabilities amid reported Reaper losses.
Invaders Invade AirVenture
Three restored Douglas A-26 Invader bombers flew together at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, highlighting these rare World War II-era aircraft at the major aviation gathering.
GE Aerospace Moves to Secure Critical Engine Casting Capacity
GE Aerospace is acquiring Consolidated Precision Products, an Ohio-based casting supplier, to address long-standing capacity constraints in engine component manufacturing for commercial and military applications.
Operator of Crashed Prime Air 767 Faced Safety Concerns
Former employees of the Prime Air 767 operator have disclosed safety management deficiencies and a culture discouraging incident reporting prior to the aircraft's crash.
Snowbirds to take final flight over Toronto before being grounded until 2030s
Canada's Snowbirds aerobatic team will conduct a final flight over Toronto before aircraft are retired and grounded until the 2030s.
TUI fly passengers stranded in Varna after bus hits aircraft
A ground support bus collided with a TUI fly Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Varna, Bulgaria, leaving 188 passengers stranded after the aircraft landed safely from Brussels.