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China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has completed trajectory correction burns as it approaches its target asteroid, with a planned rendezvous scheduled for July following the primary maneuver on June 7.
Aaronia AG unveiled the Hawk T1, a drone-based passive counter-UAS detector, at Eurosatory 2026, claiming it represents a breakthrough in airborne drone detection capabilities for military and defence applications.
Milrem Robotics and Frankenburg Technologies partnered to develop next-generation counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities integrating missiles and autonomous ground platforms.
Airbus inaugurated a second modernized A320 assembly line at its Toulouse facility to boost single-aisle aircraft production capacity and meet rising market demand.
France's armed forces announced procurement of Origin Robotics' BLAZE counter-UAS interceptors through integration partner DSV.
Malaysia Aviation Group's CEO has been appointed to the International Air Transport Association's Board of Governors, marking a significant recognition for the airline industry leader.
EasyJet experienced two separate incidents where A320 aircraft departed from unintended runway entry points weeks apart, highlighting potential procedural or safety concerns.
Jazeera Airways has appointed Andrew Littledale as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 2026. He brings over 25 years of international finance leadership experience to the Middle Eastern airline.
Nasmyth Group has established a new facility in Sri City and achieved AS9100D certification as part of executing a Rolls-Royce aerospace manufacturing contract, marking a significant operational milestone.
HAECO Group is partnering with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho, and Japan Airlines to develop a $360 million aircraft maintenance facility at Van Don International Airport in Vietnam.
Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel have established a long-term partnership to supply composite materials for the D328eco, a European-designed regional turboprop aircraft in development.
Challenge Group is launching new direct cargo routes from Liège to Mumbai and Shanghai using Boeing 777 freighters, expanding intercontinental freight connectivity between Asia and Europe.
Anuvu, an in-flight entertainment provider, has appointed Simon Sutton as Chief Executive Officer.
Analysis of the MD-11 and DC-10 trijet designs, examining how engine configuration choices affected aircraft success and commercial viability.
Global commercial drone delivery programs exceeded 540 launches in 2025 across multiple sectors, though regulatory barriers continue to limit market expansion.
Virgin Australia is expanding its in-cabin pet policy to additional routes, broadening the airline's pet travel accommodation offerings.
EU regulators have agreed on revised air passenger rights legislation to strengthen protections and modernize enforcement, though airlines contend key delay compensation rules remain insufficient.
TEKEVER's autonomous aircraft systems are being deployed by Phoenix Heli-Flight for wildfire detection operations across Canada under a new expanded contract.
Skyryse is developing a fly-by-wire system called SkyOS for Robinson R-66 helicopters, with an anticipated Supplemental Type Certificate expected in 2025.
The UK government established a £219 million fund to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production domestically, with applications opening mid-July to support SAF manufacturing and workforce development.
Airbus opened a second final assembly line for A320neo family aircraft at its Toulouse facility, doubling production capacity for the popular narrow-body jet program.
KLM will receive its first Airbus A350 at end of August 2026, with the aircraft named after Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' painting as part of a new fleet naming theme.
Emirates has restored twice-daily Brussels-Dubai service using retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with upgraded cabin amenities, increasing capacity and passenger connectivity options through its network.
Israeli company Insignito received a USD1.5 million grant from the Israel Innovation Authority to advance development of its DUMBO acoustic sensor system for detecting, classifying, and tracking unmanned aircraft.
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule is returning to Earth with research samples including bioprinted tissue and cancer-treatment materials from the International Space Station, splashing down off California.
MyDefence unveiled a multi-band electronic warfare jammer designed to counter hostile drones, offering effective range up to 10 kilometers of spectrum denial coverage.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is acquiring Nordic Leisure Travel Group, merging major Scandinavian travel brands including Ving, Spies, and Sunclass Airlines to create an integrated Nordic travel conglomerate.
Unifly and MBDA have partnered to develop counter-UAS technologies in Flanders, combining expertise in airspace management and defense systems.
Cargolux has implemented an Electronic Flight Folder solution developed by Cathay Technologies to modernize its flight operations and enhance safety and efficiency across the cargo airline's operations.
Hong Kong International Airport recorded double-digit passenger growth in May, handling 5.34 million travelers and 33,655 flight movements, up 10.2% year-on-year.
