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The TSA is conducting technical roundtables with the drone industry to develop security requirements for Part 108 beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations, examining how existing BVLOS practices can inform compliance.
Bombardier responds to Trump administration pressure targeting the Canadian aerospace company's U.S. sales, defending its position amid political tension over trade.
Federal investigators are examining the crash of an Amazon cargo aircraft at Miami airport that resulted in five fatalities and a post-impact fire.
Business aviation operator Sino Jet has acquired a Gulfstream G700, adding to its fleet of nearly 50 aircraft dominated by large-cabin jets. The G700 offers extended range capabilities for its charter operations.
The NTSB detailed findings from an Amazon Prime Air cargo aircraft crash that killed five people, noting the 767 struck vehicles on the ground during the incident.
The U.S. Army reports its counter-drone system has reduced unauthorized drone activity along the southern border by 75%, having destroyed 11 aircraft since deployment.
DroneXL launched a tracking database cataloging all FAA-authorized U.S. drone delivery operators, delivery hubs, and incidents to provide transparency on the nascent commercial drone delivery sector.
Poland and Canada have established a defense cooperation agreement with plans to finalize a drone procurement deal, marking Poland's transition toward becoming a defense equipment producer rather than solely a purchaser.
Analysis of 9/11's 25th anniversary impact on airlines, examining how the terrorist attacks led to immediate grounding of aircraft and implementation of new emergency security procedures that fundamentally changed the aviation industry.
Incoming Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam is prioritizing safety and operational excellence as cornerstones of the airline's transformation strategy, emphasizing cultural change across the organization.
The Indian Air Force is organizing Dronathon-2026, a demonstration event allowing domestic manufacturers to showcase their uncrewed aerial systems and counter-UAS technologies.
Latin America's air cargo sector shows resilience amid global disruption, with perishable goods like flowers, produce, and seafood driving steady airfreight demand despite capacity constraints and rising fuel costs from geopolitical tensions.
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A UK think-tank recommends that regional airports be developed as hubs for drone operations and advanced air mobility services, with the government expediting Special Use Airspace designations to enable these activities.
QantasLink has received its first Embraer E190 aircraft in Perth as part of a fleet modernization program serving Western Australian mining charter operations.
Africa's commercial aviation fleet is projected to nearly double from 755 to 1,625 aircraft by 2045, requiring 1,165 new deliveries driven by strong passenger and cargo demand growth across intra-African and Africa-Middle East routes.
Earth-imaging startup Pixxel secured $100M Series C funding to expand US manufacturing and scale production of advanced hyperspectral satellites.
DSV is expanding its Air ThermoDirect pharma network with new direct cargo routes between Luxembourg-Shanghai and Indianapolis-Shanghai, leveraging dedicated freighter capacity and cold-chain capabilities.
Centrum Air has launched direct air service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, enhancing connectivity between India and Uzbekistan while adding to the airline's growing network of seven weekly Indian flights.
LOT Polish Airlines is launching new direct routes from Warsaw to Bangkok and Hanoi in 2026-2027, expanding Southeast Asian connectivity and adding belly cargo capacity for Europe-Asia shipments.
Aviation Capital Group has delivered a Boeing 737-8 to South Korean carrier Trinity Airways, marking the airline's first aircraft in its new livery configuration.
Airbus delivered 57 aircraft in August, reaching 475 deliveries year-to-date—a 9% increase versus last year. The manufacturer must accelerate production further to meet its 2026 targets.
WFS has renewed its cargo handling contract with China Eastern Airlines at Stockholm Arlanda airport following the airline's resumption of the Shanghai-Stockholm route after six years. The carrier will operate three weekly services and transport over 1,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
NorthStar Earth & Space has received up to $2 million in Canadian government funding to develop new satellite-tracking sensors for space applications.
Ethiopian Airlines is negotiating to acquire up to 10 Boeing freighters including 777F and 777-8F aircraft to expand its cargo operations and strengthen its hub in Bishoftu for long-haul cargo routes across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
A SunExpress Boeing 737-800 declared an emergency and returned to Izmir after developing a cockpit windshield crack during flight XQ980 from Izmir to Vienna on 6 September 2026.
BCT Aviation Maintenance received UK CAA approval to extend its heavy maintenance C Check capability to 84 months for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 aircraft, enhancing its Part-145 base maintenance operations.
An aviation analyst questions American Airlines' decision to deploy its A321XLR aircraft primarily to Europe, arguing that Latin America would be a more strategic market for the aircraft's long-range capabilities.
A NOAA weather satellite fell three feet at Lockheed Martin's facility in 2003 when critical bolts were removed without proper communication or documentation. NASA's investigation found the accident resulted from inadequate planning, oversight failures, and reliance on outdated procedural records.
New Zealand's military maintains its NH90 tactical helicopter fleet through integrated maintenance support, enabling operations across transport, search-and-rescue, and humanitarian missions.