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.
September 7, 2026
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.
Air Charter Service appoints Timo Kaden as Cargo Business Development Director
Air Charter Service appointed an experienced logistics and cargo aviation professional as Cargo Business Development Director for Germany to expand operations and customer relations.
Ryanair urges EU to extend flexibility over troubled border system
Ryanair is lobbying the European Commission to maintain emergency exemptions from the EU Entry/Exit System beyond September, citing ongoing operational disruptions caused by border control queue backlogs at airports across Europe.
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited rolls out 400th Apache fuselage
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited has delivered its 400th fuselage for the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter from its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India, a significant production milestone for the military aircraft.
FLY91 places historic order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft
Regional airline FLY91 has ordered 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops for approximately $1 billion, marking the largest ATR order in nearly a decade and the biggest fleet purchase by a regional carrier to date.
flynas buys into Swissport’s Saudi operation
Saudi airline flynas has established a five-year strategic partnership with Swissport, designating Swissport Saudi Arabia as its exclusive ground-handling provider across flynas' network operations.
Frontier Swaps to A321neo as ULCC Business Models Change
Frontier Airlines is returning 13 A320neo aircraft early and replacing them with ten A321neo jets as ultra-low-cost carriers adjust their business strategies and fleet compositions.
A B-52 tore apart over North Carolina in January 1961 and dropped two hydrogen bombs, and Sandia’s own accident reports, released in 2021, record that one bomb powered itself up, ran its timer out and crushed its nose on impact, and that an arm-safe switch left on safe was the reason it did not detonate
Declassified Sandia reports detail a 1961 B-52 crash over North Carolina that resulted in two hydrogen bombs being dropped; investigation found one weapon activated its timer sequence but failed to detonate due to an arm-safe switch remaining engaged.
Axon Vision receives C-UAS order from Israeli defence organisation
Axon Vision secured a contract worth approximately $5 million from an Israeli defence organization to supply counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology for addressing drone threats.
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency orders first H160
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter, its first acquisition of this model. The aircraft will be stationed in Kumamoto prefecture and add to the agency's existing emergency response helicopter fleet.
BCT Aviation Maintenance expands A320 and B737 C Check capability to 84 months
BCT Aviation Maintenance secured UK CAA approval to extend heavy maintenance C Check capabilities to 84 months for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft fleets, strengthening its MRO service offerings.
Abelo completes Air Astra ATR deliveries
Abelo has completed delivery of three ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Bangladeshi airline Air Astra, fulfilling an order that supports the carrier's domestic network expansion.
HAL prepares first HTT-40 deliveries as engine supply bottleneck eases
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is preparing to deliver the first three HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force after engine supply constraints eased, advancing this military training program.
Roca Defense announces C-UAS interceptor as test campaign begins
Argentine defense firm Roca Defense has unveiled POMBERO, a counter-unmanned aerial system interceptor designed to detect and engage hostile drones, with testing now underway.
Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026 to bring together aviation leaders
The Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026 will convene senior leaders from airlines, airports, manufacturers, MROs, and related service providers on September 29-30 to discuss industry trends and challenges.
Cathay Pacific and Google partner to research and trial AI-powered contrail avoidance
Cathay Pacific and Google are collaborating to research and test AI technologies aimed at reducing aviation's climate impact through contrail avoidance, marking Google's first commercial airline partnership in the Asia-Pacific region.
ACI: Air connectivity grows 11% across Asia-Pacific & Middle East as airports build resilience for the next phase of growth
Air connectivity across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East increased by 11%, according to Airports Council International, as regional airports enhance infrastructure and resilience to support continued growth.
IATA releases 2027 cargo and ground operations manuals
IATA has released updated 2027 manuals for cargo and ground operations, incorporating significant revisions to industry standards for air transport operators.
US$25 million boost for P&W’s Polish engine operation
Pratt & Whitney is investing $25 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Poland, boosting production capacity for engine components used in commercial and military applications, with operations expected by 2028.
QOCO broadens data service supporting Rolls-Royce Trent fleet
QOCO Systems and Rolls-Royce are expanding a data service that delivers real-time operational information to support Trent engine maintenance and reliability, now covering additional airline operators through the Aviadex platform.
Indian airport pauses operations after multiple drone sightings
Amritsar Airport in India temporarily halted operations after multiple drone sightings near the Pakistan border, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
As of September 2026, humanity has two continuously crewed space stations: China’s Tiangong, occupied without interruption since 2022, and the International Space Station. If the ISS retires around 2030 before replacement stations are ready, Tiangong could become the only permanently inhabited outpost in Earth orbit.
China's Tiangong and the ISS currently maintain continuous human occupation in orbit. If the ISS is retired around 2030 before commercial successors become operational, Tiangong could temporarily become Earth's sole permanently crewed space station.
NTSB Final Report: Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
NTSB report on Pipistrel Alpha Trainer accident attributes total engine power loss to fuel exhaustion following inadequate preflight fuel inspection by the flight instructor.
NTSB Final Report: Raytheon Aircraft Company C90A
NTSB investigation into a Raytheon C90A accident found the pilot incapacitated by cardiac event during cruise flight; the passenger successfully contacted ATC for navigation assistance.