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QOCO Systems and Rolls-Royce expanded their partnership to deploy real-time engine monitoring across the modern Trent fleet via the Aviadex platform, enabling enhanced maintenance and operational insights for operators.
European launch startup Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit with its Spectrum rocket on a second attempt, marking a significant milestone for the company and the European commercial spaceflight sector.
After “Gulf of America” and “Lake America”, Washington’s map-labelling enthusiasm may now be heading for the American Southwest. New Mexico renamed New America: With Washington’s recent enthusiasm for renaming parts of the map showing no sign of slowing, attention has reportedly shifted from lakes a…
ExecuJet MRO Services completed a full cabin refurbishment and exterior livery repaint on an Embraer Legacy 650 executive jet at its Dubai facility, showcasing integrated maintenance capabilities.
Hypersonix and Gilmour Space have partnered to develop hypersonic flight-test capabilities, combining scramjet and rocket propulsion technologies for experimental missions.
Qantas has received its first company-owned Embraer E190, part of a fleet order to replace Network Aviation's aging Fokker 100s on regional routes.
China has postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission, missing its originally planned late-August launch window. The mission delay underscores the inherent challenges of space operations.
Infinite Electronics discusses NDAA-compliant components and anti-jamming antenna technology for counter-drone applications, noting growing demand for counter-UAS systems outpacing drone adoption in the commercial sector.
Airport connectivity across Asia-Pacific and Middle East grew by 11% in 2025 according to the ACI's Air Connectivity Index, reflecting expanding air travel capacity in both regions.
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings inaugurated a new color blending and distribution facility in Thailand to better serve commercial aviation operators, maintenance providers, and aircraft manufacturers in the region.
Melbourne Airport is restructuring passenger drop-off and pick-up zones for its three terminals, with the new configuration launching on October 6.
Air India Express has introduced new uniforms for its cabin crew and frontline staff across its operations.
Plaza Premium Group is expanding its lounge presence at Helsinki Airport by reconfiguring its existing facility into multiple lounge concepts.
President Trump has stated that Bombardier must manufacture aircraft in the United States to sell them to American customers, intensifying trade disputes between the U.S. and Canada over the aircraft manufacturer.
Alaska Airlines faces a $521,000 lawsuit from a Hawaii art dealer over rain damage to 11 Japanese paintings left exposed on the tarmac in Honolulu during baggage handling.
An Amazon cargo jet crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, causing significant damage and forcing runway closures. The NTSB is investigating the incident, which has disrupted freight and passenger operations at the airport.
Multiple orbital launches are scheduled for the upcoming week, including two Falcon 9 missions alongside Soyuz and CZ-8A launches from various global launch sites.
United Airlines will resume Newark-Tel Aviv service in October 2026 after suspension, while Dubai operations remain suspended until March 2027.
American Airlines is nearing a widebody aircraft acquisition decision, with Boeing and Airbus both presenting competitive offerings for the carrier's fleet modernization.
The U.S. Army has deployed a laser system that reportedly reduced cartel drone operations over the Rio Grande Valley by approximately 75%, according to military statements. The cost-effective system marks a significant development in counter-UAS technology.
JetBlue is expanding its Fort Lauderdale operations with eight new nonstop routes launching immediately and six additional routes planned for early 2026.
Trump administration calls for ending Bombardier aircraft sales in the US, citing concerns about the Canadian manufacturer's business jet operations not being based in America despite US customer reliance.
Airbility, a Korean aerospace and defense company, is showcasing its counter-UAS drone interception systems at MSPO 2026 in Europe.
Garuda Aerospace received government recognition for deploying drones in flood relief operations during a disaster response effort in Nepal.
The FAA is establishing a sole-source shuttle contract to transport air traffic control trainees as part of its expanded hiring and training program to meet growing controller demand.
The Bahrain International Airshow has been postponed from November 2026 to November 2028, with organizers citing the need for broader international participation in the rescheduled event.
Axon Vision secured a contract valued up to NIS 15 million to supply counter-UAS defense systems to an Israeli defense organization.
Portugal has delayed the TAP Air Portugal privatisation deadline to end-2026, extending negotiations with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, both of which submitted binding bids for a 44.9% stake in July.
German launch provider Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit on its second attempt with the Spectrum rocket, deploying five satellites and marking the first commercial orbital launch from Europe, with plans for Canadian operations by 2028.
Airbus delivered 57 aircraft to 31 customers in August 2026, comprising mainly A320 family variants alongside widebody A330 and A350 models, while securing 67 new orders during the same month.