New Bridge AeroFinance launch makes it three new jet lenders in 2026
Neuberger Specialty Finance has launched New Bridge AeroFinance, a new lending platform targeting the business aviation sector with an initial portfolio goal exceeding $2 billion.
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Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, the cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway and killed 5
Amazon has suspended operations with 21 Air, a cargo airline, following an accident where one of the carrier's aircraft departed a Miami runway and resulted in five fatalities.
VisionWave files patent for space-enabled AI C-UAS
VisionWave Holdings filed a patent for ARGUS, an AI-powered counter-UAS system leveraging satellite-based capabilities for drone detection and neutralization.
Lufthansa temporarily suspends acceptance of cargo at Turkish airports
Lufthansa has suspended cargo operations at four Turkish airports through September 2026 due to US sanctions affecting a local ground handling provider.
Dexa Takes Its FAA-Certified Drone Airline To TechCrunch Disrupt
Dexa, a drone delivery operator based in Dayton with FAA Part 135 certification, was selected for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 and will pitch at the Disrupt conference in October.
Never-Launched Boeing Freighter is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development
A failed Boeing freighter development program offers lessons for Radia's WindRunner heavy-lift aircraft concept currently in development.
Arbe Robotics’ Alerion radar enters C-UAS market
Israeli radar specialist Arbe Robotics has launched the Alerion, a compact 4D imaging radar system designed for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) defense applications.
AirBaltic Files for Bankruptcy
Latvian carrier airBaltic has filed for bankruptcy protection, though the airline confirms flight operations will continue normally during the proceedings.
Swarm Aero debuts Gamera drone in bid to succeed Reaper
Swarm Aero has unveiled the Gamera drone, a long-range military aircraft designed as a potential successor to the MQ-9 Reaper, prioritizing extended operational range over stealth capabilities.
Boeing, American Airlines Complete First 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange
Boeing and American Airlines have completed their first joint landing gear exchange on a 737 MAX aircraft, demonstrating progress in maintenance operations for the aircraft type.
Open Cosmos Raises €300M Funding Round
Open Cosmos, a space infrastructure company, secured €300 million in funding to develop strategic satellite capabilities with emphasis on European operational presence and investment.
This 2020 Cirrus SF50 G2 Vision Jet Is a High-Altitude ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
A 2020 Cirrus SF50 G2 Vision Jet single-engine personal aircraft featuring Safe Return Autoland technology and premium upgrades is highlighted as a market listing with low flight hours.
Amazon Brought a Drone to a Car Show. Tracy Got No Comment Period
Amazon displayed its MK30 delivery drone at a California car show ahead of its commercial launch, raising questions about FAA environmental assessment and public comment procedures for the deployment site.
Two Drones Flew a Rope to a Climber on a 10-Inch Ledge at Night
Search and rescue teams deployed specialized drones to deliver a rope to a stranded climber at night, demonstrating practical emergency response applications of UAS technology.
Jazz Aviation reaches tentative contract with flight attendants
Jazz Aviation, a regional carrier, has reached a tentative labor agreement with its flight attendants union, resolving contract negotiations.
Lockheed Martin expands secretive Vectis drone program
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division is expanding its Vectis combat drone program by ordering four additional aircraft, with the system still in development ahead of eventual Air Force deployment.
AI Comes to the Cockpit
Three companies are introducing artificial intelligence systems to general aviation cockpits, enhancing pilot capabilities and decision-making in light aircraft operations.
Satellogic Expands DoD Work As it Preps for First Next Launch
Satellogic prepares for an upcoming satellite launch next month, which may include the company's first Merlin satellite capable of capturing continuous 1-meter resolution Earth observation imagery, while expanding its defense department contracts.
Chinese-made ballistic missile debris found in Yemen
Analysts identified wreckage of a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile booster stage discovered in northern Yemen, marking the first confirmed use of this weapon type in the region.
Canada Investment Summit prospectus lists four space opportunities
Canada is presenting four space-sector investment opportunities to global investors at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, with at least one project featuring previously undisclosed capital expenditure figures.
Northrop Grumman opens Maryland propulsion centre
Northrop Grumman has opened a new 57,000 sq ft propulsion facility in Maryland staffed by 250 engineers focused on developing advanced solid rocket motors for US and allied defence programs.
Amazon suspends operation with 21 Air following tragic accident
Amazon has suspended cargo operations with 21 Air following a fatal Boeing 767-300 crash in Miami that killed five people. The NTSB is investigating the accident where the aircraft overran the runway and struck ground vehicles.
Beijing to ban UAS flights and storage from November 15
Beijing has implemented stricter drone regulations effective November 15, banning all uncrewed aircraft flights and prohibiting possession or storage of UAS devices.
Iberia wins unrestricted approval for A350 heavy maintenance
Spain's aviation authority has granted Iberia's Heavy Maintenance division unrestricted approval to perform heavy maintenance on Airbus A350 aircraft without operational limitations.
After 18 years flying Eagles, Barnes pilots get the F-35A
The Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing formally received its first F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Barnes Air National Guard Base, concluding an 18-year transition from F-15 Eagles.
How Southwest Came to Dominate Southern California
Southwest Airlines has established significant market dominance across California's regional airports over several decades, despite trailing at major hubs like LAX and San Francisco.
KLN and SATS sign MOU and commence time-critical and temperature-controlled advancements
KLN Freight and SATS have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand collaboration on time-critical and temperature-controlled air cargo services across their global logistics networks.
Red Sea Airlines to lease two 737 MAX 8s
Egypt's Red Sea Airlines has agreed to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital, with deliveries expected in July and August 2027.
Freya Industries raises SEK 6M to expand drone detection business
Swedish drone detection company Freya Industries secured EUR 500,000 in funding to support orders and European expansion of its UAS detection technology.
FCC drone ban could put America’s drone light shows at risk
The FCC's proposed restrictions on foreign-made drones may unintentionally affect specialized drones used for light shows, raising concerns that the new military-grade aircraft definitions could be overly broad.