Minister Dr. Mahabir Pun Appreciates Garuda Aerospace for Drone-Led Flood Relief Efforts in Nepal
Garuda Aerospace received government recognition for deploying drones in flood relief operations during a disaster response effort in Nepal.
September 7, 2026
FAA Says Student Transportation Is Critical to Controller Training
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.
Bahrain International Airshow postponed until November 2028
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 to Supply Advanced Counter-UAS Systems to Israeli Defense Organization Under Order Valued at Up to NIS 15 Million
Axon Vision secured a contract valued up to NIS 15 million to supply counter-UAS defense systems to an Israeli defense organization.
Portugal extends TAP privatisation process until end of 2026
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.
Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket reaches orbit, eyes 2028 launch from Canada
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 registered 67 orders and delivered 57 aircraft in August
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.
Fast-paced funding for force-protection innovation
UK Defence Innovation is seeking counter-UAS capabilities development as part of force-protection initiatives, accelerating the transition from innovation to deployment of drone-defense systems.
La Compagnie to launch all-business-class New York–Düsseldorf route
La Compagnie plans to launch a seasonal all-business-class service between Newark and Düsseldorf starting spring 2027, operating up to five weekly flights and claiming to be the only carrier offering this direct transatlantic route.
Norwegian F-35s to honour King Harald V with funeral flyover
Four Norwegian Air Force F-35 fighter jets will conduct a ceremonial flyover of Oslo Cathedral during King Harald V's funeral on September 9, performing the traditional 'missing man' formation.
Artemis III SLS stacking advances as Orion results confirm trajectory fix
NASA continues assembly preparations for the Artemis III Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center, with Orion spacecraft testing validating corrections to its flight trajectory.
DJI Neo 2 After One Year: The Drone I Fly More Than Any Other
A review of the DJI Neo 2 drone after a year of use, examining its flight frequency compared to larger models and discussing potential improvements for a future Neo 3 version.
Drones Ground Arkansas Firefighting Aircraft
Unauthorized drones forced firefighting aircraft to cease aerial operations during active wildfires in Arkansas, highlighting safety concerns from uncontrolled UAS in emergency airspace.
Boeing’s Deal to Lose: American’s Widebody Decision
American Airlines has narrowed its widebody aircraft selection to the Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-10 for fleet replacement, according to industry reports.
Greek F-4 Accident Kills Two Pilots
Two pilots were killed in a Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom accident during a transit flight near an air show location.
2 Miami runways still closed after deadly Amazon cargo jet accident
Miami International Airport remains partially closed following a fatal Amazon Air cargo aircraft accident, with investigation and cleanup efforts ongoing affecting runway operations.
Bahrain International Airshow’s Eighth Edition Rescheduled to November 2028
Bahrain International Airshow, a major aerospace industry gathering, has been rescheduled to November 2028 for its eighth edition, continuing its role as a key global aviation conference.
On this day in space! Sept. 7, 1995: NASA launches its 100th astronaut flight on space shuttle Endeavour's STS-69 mission
NASA launched space shuttle Endeavour on STS-69 in September 1995, marking the agency's 100th crewed spaceflight, a significant milestone in the shuttle program's operational history.
Volcanic Ash Shuts Seven Indonesian Airports
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau in Indonesia reached 50,000 feet and forced the closure of seven airports, disrupting approximately 3,000 flights.
Air Cargo Seafood Forum explores the future of seafood logistics
Industry forum brings together Norwegian seafood exporters and air logistics providers to discuss geopolitical impacts, capacity challenges, trade routes, and sustainability in air cargo seafood logistics.
Germany Plans To Let Utilities Fight Off Drones After Leipzig Bomb
Germany is establishing counter-drone units across nine cities and preparing legislation to permit utilities to actively defend against unmanned aircraft, following a bombing incident in Leipzig.
Jazz Aviation says negotiations with its flight attendants have reached an impasse
Jazz Aviation reports that labor negotiations with its flight attendants union have stalled without reaching an agreement.
Singapore introduces SAF Levy, supports aviation sustainability from 2027
Singapore will introduce a Sustainable Aviation Fuel levy for departing passengers and general aviation flights starting January 2027, with ticket charges visible from October 2026 as part of broader aviation sustainability efforts.
Amazon 767 Overrun Kills Five in Miami
An Amazon-operated Boeing 767 cargo aircraft overran the runway during landing at Miami airport, crossed the perimeter, and struck ground vehicles, resulting in five fatalities.
Discover Airlines adds Alghero (Sardinia) and Genoa (Liguria) routes to its Italian network for summer 2027
Discover Airlines, the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier, is launching new summer 2027 routes from Munich to Alghero and Frankfurt to Genoa, expanding its Italian network with services it says will be the only direct connections on these airport pairs.
Cathay Pacific and Google expand AI-powered contrail avoidance trials
Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding trials of AI-powered technology to reduce contrail climate impact, with Cathay becoming Google's first Asia-Pacific commercial partner and first airline testing the system on ultra-long-haul routes.
This Startup is Bringing Auctions to Empty-Leg Flights
FlyApp is launching a real-time auction platform for empty-leg private jet flights, aiming to make private aviation more accessible by matching operators' unused flight segments with cost-conscious travelers.
The future of Earth observation: Private satellites and AI bring benefits but also pose risks
Private satellite operators and AI technologies are transforming Earth observation capabilities, though the growing availability of remotely sensed data presents both opportunities and security considerations for researchers and organizations.
Pipistrel Velis Electro May Herald New Era of Flight Training
The Pipistrel Velis Electro electric trainer aircraft has achieved EASA certification and obtained an FAA exemption, potentially signaling broader adoption of electric propulsion in flight training programs.
World air cargo tonnages up +5 percent in August despite falling Hong Kong to Europe volumes
Global air cargo volumes grew 5% year-over-year in August, though Asia-Europe routes experienced significant declines with Hong Kong-Europe traffic down 30% from the previous month.