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.
September 9, 2026
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.
California Moves to Restrict Drones Near Large Outdoor Events
California has enacted legislation restricting unauthorized drone operations within 400 feet of large outdoor events, establishing new airspace regulations for unmanned aircraft.
Ukraine’s partners announce new air defence/C-UAS contributions from allies after Ramstein meeting
Ukraine's allies announced enhanced air defense and counter-UAS contributions following the Ramstein defense contact meeting to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities.
Pentagon’s $1.5B reprogramming would shift money to AI center, MV-75 tiltrotor
The Pentagon is reprogramming $1.5 billion to fund an AI center and the MV-75 military tiltrotor aircraft development, redirecting funds from other defense initiatives.
From Power Lines to Mine Shafts: Lidar Expands the Reach of Drone Mapping
Ouster's lidar partnerships are expanding commercial drone mapping capabilities for infrastructure inspection and confined-space surveying applications.
Contour Adds New Route to Florida
Regional carrier Contour Airlines is launching a new route to Florida beginning in December, expanding its route network.
EarthDaily joins Canada’s satellite-imagery standing offer
EarthDaily Analytics qualified for Canada's satellite imagery standing offer, enabling the government to procure Earth observation data from the company without competitive bidding.
CSMC Unveils Three Nuclear Reactor Platforms for Arctic, Space, and Defence
Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation revealed three nuclear reactor platforms targeting Arctic operations, defence applications, scientific research, and lunar exploration missions.
Aviation Fuel Prices Continue Climbing
U.S. aviation fuel prices increased in August, with 100LL and Jet A showing gains; regional pricing and cost-saving options for general aviation pilots continue to fluctuate.
Lockheed Martin Canada Invests $11.7M in Avalon Holographics
Lockheed Martin Canada invests $11.7 million in Avalon Holographics, a developer of holographic display systems for defence and industrial applications.
House Report Calls for Study of Brain Injuries in Navy Pilots
U.S. House report criticizes Navy for inadequate investigation of potential long-term neurological injuries affecting military aviators.
Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt
Turkish defence manufacturer MKE establishes new Egyptian subsidiary called Zafer, expanding its regional presence announced at the Al-Alamein airshow.
Astronauts on the space station have no washing machine, because water is far too precious to waste on laundry, so they wear the same clothes for days and then pack the dirty ones into a cargo capsule that burns up on reentry, which means a fireball crossing the sky could, in theory, be a bundle of an astronaut’s old underwear.
Space station operations require astronauts to reuse clothing for extended periods due to water scarcity, with soiled garments disposed via cargo capsules that burn up during atmospheric reentry.
US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland
The US has finalized a $4 billion military financing loan to Poland, potentially supporting Warsaw's acquisition of additional F-35 fighter jets as part of an air superiority program.
Saab tapped to continue work on Sweden’s next flagship fighter jet
Sweden's government has engaged Saab to continue development of a next-generation fighter jet concept as part of a domestically-led air defense capability program.
In 1984, NASA left a satellite carrying 57 experiments in orbit for a planned 10 months — repeated delays stretched the trip to 69 months before Columbia brought the entire laboratory home inside its cargo bay, its exposed surfaces weathered by years in space.
NASA's Long Duration Exposure Facility, launched in 1984, remained in orbit for 69 months instead of its planned 10-month mission before Space Shuttle Columbia retrieved it with its 57 experiments for analysis.
Delta Hiring Flight Attendants for 2027
Delta Air Lines is recruiting flight attendants for 2027, seeking both English-speaking and bilingual personnel to support expanded operations.
Air Cairo to launch Brussels flights from Cairo and Luxor in December 2026
Air Cairo will begin serving Brussels from December 2026 with three weekly flights, including two Cairo-Brussels routes and one triangular service via Luxor, expanding Egypt-Belgium air connectivity.
Aviation Groups Urge FAA to Assert Federal Authority Over Pilot Duty, Rest Rules
Aviation industry groups are pushing the FAA to establish consistent federal standards for pilot meal and rest requirements, rather than allowing variations by state or carrier.
Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered “Smart Wall”
Texas lawmakers propose deploying drones and advanced technology for border surveillance as an alternative to physical barrier construction in environmentally sensitive areas.
EgyptAir to launch Stockholm–Cairo route in December
EgyptAir will launch a new year-round service between Stockholm Arlanda and Cairo International starting December 2026, operating four weekly frequencies with Airbus A321neo aircraft.
University of Arkansas Study Seeks Opinions on AAM
University of Arkansas is conducting research on public acceptance of Advanced Air Mobility technologies, including air taxis, eVTOLs, and medical drones, seeking survey participants to provide input on safety, privacy, and community concerns.
US military practices orbital dogfighting in 1st-ever 'live fly' exercise in space
US Space Command conducted its inaugural 'Apollo Maneuvers' exercise, featuring spacecraft performing tactical maneuvers in simulated contested orbital environments.
‘Aviation Start’ Episode 2 Details How to Earn a Pilot Certificate for Free
The EAA's 'Aviation Start' series explores multiple pathways for aspiring aviators to obtain pilot certifications, including cost-free options.
More than 2,000 flights affected as UK recovers from NATS system failure
Over 2,000 UK flights experienced disruptions following a NATS air traffic control system outage on September 8, with recovery operations ongoing as aircraft and crews are repositioned.
The pricing model says one price. The market says another
Analysis of aircraft depreciation trends shows super mid-size jets typically depreciate at 5.8% annually when adjusted for inflation, based on historical market data and recent economic conditions.