US seeks production-ready maritime counter-drone capabilities
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit, working with the Navy's unmanned systems portfolio office, is soliciting mature, production-ready counter-drone systems for maritime use.
October 26, 2026
Boeing 777 Freighter overtakes 747 as most operated cargo aircraft
Boeing says its 777 Freighter has surpassed the 747 Freighter to become the world's most widely flown cargo jet, with more than 330 in service accounting for roughly 40% of global freighter capacity.
easyJet proceeds with Starlink Wi-Fi despite previous cost concerns
easyJet will install SpaceX's Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across its Airbus fleet. Earlier this year the low-cost carrier had raised concerns about the system's cost.
MAAS Aviation appoints new MRO head
MAAS Aviation, which specializes in aircraft painting, has named Edwin Poldermans to lead its MRO activities. The move comes as long-serving Group COO Mark Gidman readies his exit after 36 years with the company.
Australia Counters ESA’s Offer for Mission to ISS for Bennell-Pegg
Australia has answered ESA with a counterproposal aimed at sending astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the ISS. Domestic backing is mixed, with at least one government official criticizing the mission's cost.
The MAX 10 Getting Certified is a Really Big Deal
Following the 737-7's approval, Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has now also won certification. Cranky Flier argues the larger -10 variant matters far more for airlines and passengers, signaling Boeing's return to clearing new aircraft for service.
StandardAero renews TAROM engine support deal
TAROM has extended its engine support with StandardAero through a new multi-year exclusive deal covering maintenance of the PW127M engines that power the Romanian carrier's ATR 72-500 and ATR 72-600 turboprops.
ARACNE C-UAS integrates into wider air defence during Spanish military exercise
During a Spanish military exercise, the ARACNE counter-drone system built by Indra and EM&E and already used by Spain's armed forces showed it can be linked into the country's broader air defence network.
ETIHAD ENGINEERING LAUNCHES ABU DHABI’S FIRST MRO-LED GCAA CAR-147 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Etihad Engineering has started an aircraft maintenance engineering training programme approved under GCAA CAR-147, the first in Abu Dhabi run by an MRO provider. Courses will take place at its maintenance facility next to Zayed International Airport.
Take off for Western Sydney International Airport
Western Sydney International Airport has handled its first international arrivals, with an Air New Zealand service from Auckland becoming the first to land at the new round-the-clock hub.
FCC’s New Part 100 Licensing Framework: What Space Companies Need to Know
The FCC adopted its Part 100 framework in July 2026, changing how satellite systems and Earth stations are licensed for communications in the U.S. The piece explains what this means for space operators.
'More missions, more often': NASA is overhauling how it selects science missions
NASA is reworking its process for choosing and building science missions, aiming to cut costs, simplify competitive selection and shorten the time it takes to get spacecraft launched.
Heston secures US$20 million revolving credit facility
Aviation aftermarket firm Heston Materials has obtained a US$20 million revolving credit line from volofin Capital Management. It will use the funds to buy aviation assets and grow its aftermarket portfolio and capabilities.
Perth Airport reveals updated designs for new terminal
Perth Airport has released updated concept designs for its planned New Terminal. The terminal is the core of the multi-billion-dollar One Airport programme to consolidate the airport's operations.
Airbus says it can deliver A400Ms to Poland before 2030
Airbus says it could deliver A400M airlifters to Poland before 2030 and is urging a quick decision. Warsaw is weighing its own heavy-lift fleet alongside NATO's multinational airlift initiative.
Airbus to discuss GPAC fighter opportunities with BAE Systems: FT
Airbus and BAE Systems are expected to hold talks on a possible role for Airbus in the GPAC fighter programme, according to a Financial Times report.
Airborne 10.23.26: Centennial Disruption, New CAP Cessnas, LIVE MOSAIC Town Hall
An FAA order prohibiting parallel takeoffs is disrupting traffic at Centennial Airport, the Denver area's second-busiest. ANN's roundup also covers new Civil Air Patrol Cessnas, a MOSAIC town hall, drone operations affected in El Paso, and an Orlando vertipad.
PHOTOS: airBaltic launches latest Ljubljana route
airBaltic has started a weekly seasonal winter link from Ljubljana to Tenerife using Airbus A220-300s, its third route from the Slovenian capital. The service is scheduled to run until 19 March.
SDA “introduces low-cost turbojet-powered interceptor to defeat Shahed and Geran-5 drones”
SDA, a group of Ukrainian, Lithuanian and Latvian defence tech firms, has unveiled the X-12. It is a low-cost interceptor drone with a turbojet engine, built to destroy Shahed and Geran-5 attack drones, Lithuanian outlet Delfi reports.
Australian project aims to certify laser repairs for fighter jets
A two-year Australian collaboration between industry and researchers is working to qualify laser additive repair techniques for high-value fighter jet components, with the goal of certifying the process for military use.
Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots
The Philippine Department of National Defense has opened an investigation after two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainers collided in midair, killing four pilots.
Unmanned systems take center stage at Turkish Ateş Serbest military demonstration
Turkey's Ateş Serbest military exercise put unmanned systems in the spotlight, including the public debut of Turkish Aerospace Industries' Ayaz, a turbojet-powered one-way attack drone.
deugro keeps wind in generator production sites’ sails
Logistics firm deugro flew 162 m³ of time-critical equipment from China to a German wind turbine generator and component plant on nine consecutive direct flights, keeping the factory's production running without interruption.
Autel EVO Lite 640T and 6K drones get a new update
Autel Robotics has released new firmware for its EVO Lite Enterprise series, including the 640T thermal and 6K models. The compact drones are aimed at professional and industrial work rather than aerial photography alone.
Airbus projects global freighter fleet to almost double by 2045
Airbus's 2026 Cargo Global Market Forecast expects the world's dedicated freighter fleet to grow about 46%, from 2,360 aircraft in 2026 to 3,460 by 2045.
Qatar Airways Cargo expands freighter network to Copenhagen, Dallas Fort Worth, New York and Warsaw
For the Winter 2026 season, Qatar Airways Cargo is adding dedicated freighter services to Copenhagen, New York JFK, Dallas Fort Worth and Warsaw, expanding its global freighter network.
TCE turns TUI Airline’s cargo capacity into commercial opportunity
TCE is working with leisure carrier TUI Airline to sell the cargo capacity on its holiday network, handling sales, operations and compliance so the airline can build a freight business alongside its passenger flights.
Army drone deal widened to cover heavier aircraft
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to expand the British Army's mini drone contract so it can include aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of up to 50 kg, more than double the current 20 kg limit.
China’s H-6 bomber spotted with a new large jamming pod
A PLAAF H-6KG bomber has been photographed carrying a large new electronic jamming pod that looks similar to those used on the J-16D electronic warfare aircraft, according to analyst Andreas Rupprecht, suggesting an expanded EW role for the bomber.
Simulated North Korean attack pierces South’s lines without nukes
A US–South Korean computer wargame during this summer's Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise reportedly showed North Korean forces breaking allied lines and reaching Seoul's outskirts without nuclear weapons, deepening debate over the South's defence posture.