Worn Fuel Selector Valve Leads to Fuel Starvation
An accident investigation found that a worn fuel selector valve restricted fuel flow to the engine, starving it of fuel and causing a complete loss of engine power.
October 27, 2026
Will Airbus Stretch the A350? Part 1
Leeham News examines whether Airbus will launch a stretched A350, which would let it compete more directly with Boeing's 777-9 in the large widebody segment while the 777-9 remains uncertified.
United Adds Routes From Texas
United Airlines will open new routes from Texas to destinations in Mexico and South America, with the services scheduled to start this winter.
OSMOS X Tapped to Lead EDF-backed Tactical Capture Consortium
OSMOS X has been chosen to lead a consortium backed by the European Defence Fund that will develop tactical in-orbit capture capabilities. The effort is part of Europe's growing push toward space defence.
Cargo compliance targeted with Rotate’s expansion into operational products
Rotate is moving into cargo operations software with Rotate Compliance, an air cargo screening platform it is developing with cargo teams at several major airlines. The product builds on 'Cargo Intelligence' software assets Rotate bought from a former Dutch company.
EUROCAE publishes draft UAS design and airworthiness guidance
EUROCAE has released a draft guidance document on design and airworthiness for uncrewed aircraft systems. It was prepared by a subgroup of Working Group 105 as ED-325 Volume II.
ABZ Innovation Launches C30 Industrial Spray Drone in Hungary
Hungarian firm ABZ Innovation has introduced the C30, a European-made drone that uses high-pressure water jets to clean steel structures, tanks, silos and wind turbines at height. In field trials it cleared long-accumulated industrial deposits without chemicals.
Boeing posts US$24.2 billion in third-quarter revenue
Boeing's third-quarter revenue reached $24.2 billion, driven by stronger defence and services volumes, though a weaker commercial delivery mix weighed on results. The planemaker posted a GAAP loss of $0.26 per share.
Sweden Selects Saildrone for Year-Long Mission in the Baltic Sea
The Swedish Armed Forces have contracted Saildrone to run four uncrewed Voyager surface vessels in the Baltic Sea for about a year to monitor maritime activity. It is the first national deployment under the Nordic Defence Cooperation framework.
TransMedics selects Galileo HDX to support time-critical organ delivery missions
TransMedics, which flies transplant organs on urgent missions, has picked Gogo's Galileo HDX inflight connectivity system for its aircraft. The system will support communications during these time-sensitive flights.
PHOTOS: easyJet launches fourth Ljubljana route
easyJet has started flying between Ljubljana and London Luton, its fourth route from the Slovenian capital. The airline already serves Ljubljana from Gatwick and Manchester and runs seasonal flights to Edinburgh.
MP Space Raises AUD $23M to Scale Satellite Battery Manufacturing
Australian satellite battery maker MP Space has secured AUD $23 million to expand production. Its batteries recently flew for the first time on SpaceX's Bandwagon-5 rideshare, and the firm reports orders covering more than 500 spacecraft.
Why is an Avianca Boeing 787 flying between Barcelona and Abu Dhabi?
Avianca is flying a Boeing 787 between Barcelona and Abu Dhabi on behalf of Etihad Airways, covering one of Etihad's two daily rotations on the route through a one-year wet-lease deal.
How do UAS fare in EASA’s annual safety review?
EASA has released its Annual Safety Review 2026, a broad assessment of European aviation safety. The analysis includes a look at how unmanned aircraft systems performed during the review period.
Boeing Moves Second MQ-25A Stingray Airframe to Illinois for Final Assembly
Boeing is trucking its second MQ-25A Stingray unmanned carrier-based tanker from St. Louis to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, where final assembly will take place before ground testing.
How to Go About Taming the FAR/AIM
FLYING Magazine offers pilots practical strategies for working through the FAR/AIM, the dense federal aviation regulations and procedures reference, without feeling overwhelmed.
Craft Prospect kicks off PERSEUS project to advance optical communications for space
Craft Prospect has launched the PERSEUS project with Fraunhofer CAP and Vector Photonics to investigate next-generation laser technology for high-performance optical communications in space.
USAF should buy newly designed air refuelers to meet China threat: Report
A Hudson Institute analyst argues the US Air Force should cap further KC-46 purchases at about 75 aircraft and then move to a newly designed, longer-range tanker better suited to a potential conflict with China.
Jersey Aero Club Celebrates 75 Years of Island Aviation with Commemorative Stamp Collection
Jersey Post has issued a set of commemorative stamps marking 75 years of the Jersey Aero Club, honouring its role in pilot training and the island's flying community since its founding in 1951.
Airspeeder Names First Three Pilots for Five-Team International Racing Series
Airspeeder has revealed the first three pilots, from Australia, the US and another nation, who will compete in its debut five-team International Series for crewed electric flying race craft.
Electra Demonstrates Ultra-Short Take-off and Landing at Manhattan Heliport
Electra flew its EL2 hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing demonstrator into and out of Downtown Skyport in Lower Manhattan, showcasing its potential for urban air mobility from compact sites.
Florida Polytechnic University Police to Evaluate Jetson ONE Electric Aircraft
Florida Polytechnic University has received a Jetson ONE single-seat eVTOL, which its campus police department will assess for possible public safety and operational uses.
TransMedics selects Gogo Galileo HDX for nationwide organ transport fleet
Organ transplant firm TransMedics will fit Gogo's Galileo HDX satellite connectivity across its fleet of 22 Embraer Phenom 300E jets to support real-time monitoring of donor organs during time-critical flights.
IAG Engine Tech to Welcome ITOCHU as a Strategic Minority Shareholder
Iberia has agreed to sell a minority stake in IAG Engine Tech to Japan's ITOCHU Corporation. IAG Engine Tech was set up in 2026 as International Airlines Group's dedicated aircraft engine maintenance business.
Riyadh Airport lost up to 1,500 tonnes of outbound air cargo capacity a day
Following Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh has reportedly lost around 1,500 tonnes of daily outbound air cargo capacity, which is now running at just 6% of normal, according to Aevean. A full recovery is expected to be gradual.
U.S. Air Force Moves AGM-183A ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into Production
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million production contract for the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile. The program came close to cancellation in 2023, so the award is a notable turnaround.
Boeing Reports Third Quarter Results
Boeing has published its financial results for the third quarter, giving an update on the performance of its commercial aircraft, defence, space and services businesses.
Hynaero and Leonardo to collaborate on Fregate-F100 firefighting aircraft
Leonardo will partner with French startup Hynaero on major airframe structures for the Fregate-F100 amphibious firefighting aircraft, which is aiming for a first flight in 2030.
Air Corsica selects StandardAero for LEAP-1A support
Air Corsica has contracted StandardAero for performance restoration shop visits on the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power its Airbus A320neo fleet, with the work handled at StandardAero's San Antonio site.
Preowned jet demand holds, but older aircraft take 100-plus days to sell
New IADA and JETNET data show demand for preowned business jets remains steady, but older aircraft now often take more than 100 days to sell. Age, condition, maintenance status and supportability increasingly decide how fast deals close.