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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.
Canada has accepted its first two CF-35A fighters at Luke Air Force Base, where they will stay to support Canadian pilot training. The country's full order for 88 aircraft is still under review.
Ryanair will add frequencies on several Zagreb routes for summer 2027, including raising London Stansted flights from eleven weekly to twice daily, strengthening its status as Croatia's largest airline.
Reports that some newly delivered Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft are being stripped for parts have sparked concern online among Japanese aviation enthusiasts, who are highlighting the maintenance and readiness problems facing JMSDF P-1 units.
South Korea's procurement agency DAPA has banned LIG Defense & Aerospace, maker of the Cheongung air defense missile and formerly LIG Nex1, from government tenders for two years after prosecutors alleged the firm bribed a DAPA official.
A Myanmar resistance group identified as Monywa Scout reportedly used FPV drones to knock out several Chinese-built ZSL-92 infantry fighting vehicles operated by the Myanmar Army, according to an open-source analyst.
During Karakoram 2026, the first China-Pakistan joint army exercise, held in Xinjiang, Chinese Type 08 IFVs were seen fitted with anti-drone roof cages and side grilles. The additions reflect counter-drone lessons from the war in Ukraine.
Elbit Systems has secured roughly $200 million in contracts from an undisclosed Asia-Pacific customer covering helicopter targeting sensors, cockpit head-up displays and support for airborne combat training systems.
A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 ran off the left edge of the runway after touching down at Birmingham Airport on October 25, as Storm Boelo battered the UK with strong winds.
An online image of an apparently new, dark-gray Il-78 aerial refueling tanker with a tail marking resembling Chinese air force insignia has renewed speculation that Russia is producing the tankers for China.
Templemere's Clare Williams Fannin and Copenhagen Optimization's Kasper Hounsgaard discuss how the full launch of the EU's Entry/Exit System for non-EU travellers caused major disruption at European airports this summer, and how airports can cope.
Western Sydney International's CEO says the new airport could eventually overtake Mascot as Sydney's main gateway. He expects it to reach its initial 10 million-passenger annual capacity within a decade, with expansion to follow as needed.
American Airlines is increasing its revenue at a quicker pace than several competitors, yet rising operating expenses continue to weigh on its profitability, limiting gains on the bottom line.
Jetstar has resumed Sydney–Christchurch A320 flights four times a week, adding nearly 40,000 seats a year between Sydney and New Zealand's South Island.
NASA describes how modern Earth-observing satellite imagery can track autumn foliage color changes from orbit, offering a space-based take on the seasonal pastime of leaf-peeping.
Lufthansa Group airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings have postponed resuming flights to Dubai, citing ongoing instability in the Middle East as the reason for holding off on the planned restart.
The ATSB has issued preliminary reports on two August near misses at Sydney Airport involving Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar and QantasLink aircraft. Investigators are examining controller staffing and visibility from the ATC tower.
Finnair has launched Helsinki–Melbourne flights with an A350-900. Melbourne is now the only Australian airport with service from a European Union carrier.
Porter Airlines is marking 20 years in operation. The Toronto-based carrier highlights how it has grown over two decades into a notable competitor in Canada's airline market, with a focus on customer service.
Air New Zealand operated the first international flight into Western Sydney International, landing an A320neo from Auckland a day after Jetstar started domestic services at the new airport.
A LiDAR survey using a DJI Matrice 350 and YellowScan sensor identified three Aboriginal rock shelters not listed on the New South Wales heritage register, although bushwalkers had already come across the sites.
DJI's October 20 update adds Waypoint Flight, FocusTrack zoom and RC Pro 2 controller support to the Avata 360. The RC Pro 2 needs its own separate firmware update to work with the drone.
DJI has issued Avata firmware v01.06.0000, its first update for the FPV drone since December 2023. It comes with companion updates for Goggles 2, Goggles Integra and DJI Fly 1.21.16, but the changelog only mentions fixes for known issues.
Several vintage Cessnas flew into New Zealand's Pauanui airfield, including a 1977 Cessna 172N Skyhawk II in a fresh paint scheme. It was imported from the US in 2007 and is now owned by Geordie Hill Station in Tarras.
The first French Archange signals-intelligence and electronic-warfare aircraft landed at Évreux Air Base in early October, where the Military Air Expertise Center will run trials before the type formally enters service.
Singapore Airlines is rolling out a next-generation version of its KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system alongside faster onboard connectivity, aiming to give travellers greater personalisation and control over their content during flights.
Cathay Pacific reported a 12% year-on-year rise in passengers for September 2026, with capacity measured in available seat kilometres up 9%, continuing the airline's traffic growth through the first nine months of the year.
Honeywell Aerospace says its JetWave X connectivity system for business jets has entered service. Operators can now order it directly from Honeywell or through authorised channel partners.
EHang and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia have agreed on a regulatory sandbox. It will assess the safety, technical and regulatory issues of operating EHang's advanced air mobility aircraft in Malaysia's low-altitude airspace.
From 25 October, Air New Zealand will serve a new menu by chef Josh Emett on long-haul flights from Auckland and North America. The menu features New Zealand produce and flavours.