AI air freight drives Kuehne+Nagel profit increase
Kuehne+Nagel posted higher third-quarter profit, driven by strong air cargo demand from AI hyperscalers and by internal productivity improvements.
October 26, 2026
EasyJet Opts for Starlink Wi-Fi
EasyJet has chosen SpaceX's Starlink to provide inflight Wi-Fi. Installation across its fleet is due to start early next year.
AFRL Moves Cargo Through Space with SpaceX Demonstration
AFRL flew a capsule on SpaceX's Oct. 20 Falcon 9 rideshare from Cape Canaveral to test moving cargo through space. Among other items, the capsule carried a reverse osmosis device.
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft and Test Pilot
NASA test pilot Mike Lippert made his first flight in the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Oct. 21, 2026. The jet first flew in November 2025 and went supersonic for the first time in June 2026.
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada introduces certified PT9 engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada, part of RTX, has unveiled the certified PT9, a new centerline turboprop engine that it says offers more power, better efficiency and greater flexibility for future aircraft designs.
SightFlight Turns a Single DJI Drone Flight Into a Complete Solar Roof Survey
Drone software company SightFlight has launched a tool that builds a complete solar roof survey from a single DJI drone flight. It is aimed at solar and roofing contractors.
Michigan Awards $1.7 Million for 12 Advanced Air Mobility Projects
Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification is funding 12 advanced air mobility pilot projects with $1.7 million. They include drone delivery of organs in Ann Arbor and a drone-as-first-responder program in Battle Creek, with most of the projects based in Detroit.
FCC Seeks Input on Simplifying Satellite Communications Rules for Drones
The US FCC is asking for public comment on whether its satellite communications licensing rules fit drone operations, and is weighing changes that could make it easier for UAS operators to use satellite links.
Cargolux reports landing gear failure on Boeing 747-8F aircraft
Cargolux confirmed that the left wing landing gear on its Boeing 747-8F freighter LX-VCF collapsed while the aircraft was parked at Luxembourg Airport on 23 October 2026. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Electra Lands Fixed-Wing Aircraft at Manhattan Heliport
Electra flew its hybrid-electric demonstrator, a fixed-wing aircraft, into Manhattan's Downtown Skyport heliport. The company is testing the aircraft's ultra-short takeoff and landing capabilities.
Ottawa opens Canadian space act consultation, unveils PNT plan
Canada has opened consultations on a national space act that would license in-space activities and their ground control systems under a single authorization. Ottawa also released its first framework for resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT).
Estonian Drone Autonomy Startup Advances to Anduril AI Grand Prix Finals
Estonian startup Remānguys has reached the finals of Anduril's AI Grand Prix. The global competition tests drones that navigate autonomously at racing speed with no human pilot.
United Restarts Route to West Coast
United Airlines is bringing back a route to the US West Coast and plans to fly it daily.
Milan Bergamo Airport expands winter network with 109 destinations across 40 countries
Milan Bergamo Airport's 2026/27 winter schedule has 20 airlines serving 109 destinations in 40 countries. Seat capacity rises 5.6% to more than 7.47 million between late October and late March.
Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.
Drone industry leaders are split on whether the Pentagon's push for drone procurement is working. Some, including Performance Drone Works' CEO, say the signals are encouraging but sustained, predictable orders have yet to appear.
Porter Airlines Launches Chicago-O’Hare Flights From Toronto’s Billy Bishop
Porter Airlines has started twice-daily flights between Toronto's Billy Bishop City Airport and Chicago O'Hare, a shift in how the carrier serves the Chicago market.
AMAC Aerospace companies see strong demand across key services
AMAC Aerospace Group reports strong demand across its business aviation services. The group has recently secured new regulatory approvals and signed additional contracts.
Purdue's "From Scratch" Drone Flies on a Hong Kong Lab's Planner
A Purdue lab described its viral forest-flying drone as built from scratch, but the drone's telemetry shows it relies on SUPER and FAST-LIO, open-source planning and mapping software from the University of Hong Kong.
FAA Vertiport Draft Flattens Air Taxi Approaches It Won't Protect
The FAA has released draft Advisory Circular 150/5390-4 to supersede Engineering Brief 105A for vertiport design. It sets new landing pad dimensions, a fixed downwash zone and 15:1 powered-lift approach slopes, though the agency says it won't assess those approach paths.
Canada Receives Its First Two CF-35A Fighters at Luke Air Force Base
The Royal Canadian Air Force has taken delivery of its first two CF-35A Lightning II jets at Luke AFB, Arizona. They will be used to train crews as the RCAF begins replacing its CF-188 Hornets.
NASA, USDA Sign Agreement Advancing Earth Science, Agriculture
NASA and the USDA signed a memorandum of understanding to work more closely on Earth observation, geospatial analysis and data technologies. The deal supports the USDA's effort to modernize its agricultural data.
RCAF Receives First F-35 Fighters at Luke Air Force Base
Canada's first two CF-35A fighters have arrived at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. They are the start of an initial batch of 16 F-35s, with deliveries scheduled to run through 2030.
FAA To Review Centennial Restrictions This Week
An FAA safety panel will meet this week to review restrictions at Colorado's Centennial Airport, focusing on risks from parallel departures. Local flight schools say the limits are causing growing disruptions to their operations.
Hynaero and Leonardo explore collaboration on amphibious firefighting aircraft
French startup Hynaero and Leonardo will study a possible partnership to develop and build an amphibious aircraft for aerial firefighting.
DJI Matrice 5TD's Native 1280 Thermal Has a US Drone Maker Alarmed
A viral social media post claiming DJI's Matrice 5TD carries a native 1280x1024 thermal sensor has worried a US drone maker. DJI's specifications confirm the sensor resolution, but claims about the drone's compact size and US delivery times are less well supported.
Riyadh Air Moves Flight Operations to New Airport
Riyadh Air is moving its flight operations to a different airport after its sole hub, King Khalid International in Riyadh, was attacked several times this month.
Embraer posts a record $8.2 billion executive backlog as Q3 deliveries hold flat
Embraer's executive jet order backlog reached a record $8.2 billion at the end of Q3, up 12% year over year, while third-quarter business jet deliveries were unchanged, meaning longer waits for new buyers.
Lockheed Martin Acquires Ultra Maritime, Expanding ASW Sonar
Lockheed Martin has completed its purchase of Ultra Maritime, a defence firm focused on undersea and anti-submarine warfare technology. The deal expands Lockheed's sonar and ASW capabilities.
Michigan Medicine Will Test Drone Organ Flights in $1.7M State Round
Michigan has awarded $1.7M to 12 drone projects. They include organ delivery flights by blueflite for Michigan Medicine, a drone-as-first-responder program for Battle Creek police, and eight pilot projects in Detroit.
AAR expands credit facility
Aviation services and MRO firm AAR Corp. has raised its unsecured revolving credit line by $550 million to $1.375 billion and pushed maturity out to October 2031. The extra capacity will help fund a pending acquisition and future growth.