Saab backlog jumps 80% after surge in new orders
Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab saw its order backlog grow by roughly 80% to a record SEK 364 billion, driven largely by a Gripen E fighter deal with Ukraine amid strong new order intake.
October 23, 2026
Leaders convene for Fall CORONA with focus on the future
U.S. Air Force senior leadership met for the twice-yearly Fall CORONA conference, where decisions centered on boosting readiness, advancing force modernization and preparing personnel for potential future conflicts.
Livery of the Week: Finnair
A look at how Finnair's understated livery has changed over the decades. The airline's current look comes from a 2010 rebrand.
Kansas Opens $2 Million Grant for BVLOS Drone Operations
Kansas has launched a $2 million grant program to advance beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone flights, funding navigation infrastructure, test ranges and wider unmanned aircraft operations across the state.
Security clearance changes costing firms thousands
Evidence to the UK Defence Committee says changes to security clearances are costly for defence suppliers. One small firm reportedly lost 163 clearances on a single day and spent £68,000 over a year, including 14 rewrites of one access letter.
Photon-IV wins STDP award for AI that times satellite passes
Photon-IV of Cambridge, Ontario, is among the new recipients of Canadian Space Agency STDP funding, receiving $350,000 to build AI that forecasts when satellites will pass overhead.
Romanian airline Dan Air files for insolvency amid €10 million environmental debt
Romania's Dan Air has filed for insolvency at the Ilfov Tribunal, with liabilities of about €25.4 million, including roughly €10 million owed in environmental debt. The airline's future flight operations are now uncertain.
Viasat boosts satellite capacity fivefold for business jet Wi-Fi in US
Viasat has expanded the satellite bandwidth serving its JetXP in-flight connectivity customers in the US by a factor of five, improving Wi-Fi capacity for business aviation operators.
NATO opens its contracts to Ukraine’s defense industry
Ukraine has become the seventh member of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency's Security Cooperation Support Partnership. Ukrainian defence firms can now bid on contracts issued by the alliance's main procurement body.
Russian Iskander parts plant likely hit by cruise missiles
Monitors report that cruise missiles likely struck the Proton plant in Orel, Russia. The plant makes optoelectronic components used in Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Pantsir-S1 air defence systems and Kh-71 cruise missiles.
Qatari Barzan unveils aerial drones, unmanned surface vessels at Milipol 2026
Qatar's Barzan Holdings showed new aerial drones and unmanned surface vessels at Milipol 2026, presenting them as part of Qatar's push to expand its domestic defence and security industry amid regional challenges.
AOPA Foundation Awards Record $2.2 Million In Scholarships
The AOPA Foundation handed out a record $2.2 million in 2026 scholarships, helping students, teachers and aspiring pilots across the US pay for flight training, certificates and ratings.
Gov. Whitmer awards $1.7M to launch 12 Advanced Air Mobility projects statewide 12 pilot projects will demonstrate advanced air mobility technologies in real-world applications across Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has committed $1.7 million to 12 advanced air mobility pilot projects across the state, run through the Office of Future Mobility, to test AAM technologies in real-world use cases.
The Arctic advantage: Panelists call for more investments while celebrating successes
A panel at Space Canada's SpaceBound event in Gatineau examined the space sector's role in Canada's North. Speakers urged more investment in the region and highlighted past successes, while acknowledging the sensitivities of northern and Indigenous affairs.
Interview: Stratonex wants to bring Ukraine’s innovation loop to Britain
UK firm Stratonex Defence Technologies aims to bring Ukraine's rapid battlefield innovation cycle to Britain. Its range includes the VARAN unmanned ground vehicle, tactical drones, counter-drone systems and mobility platforms meant to reduce risk to troops.
Defence investment must improve lives, says Streeting
The UK Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, argued that defence spending will only keep lasting public backing if people see it bringing wider benefits to their lives as well as strengthening national security.
Bombardier Plans $270M U.S. Expansion After ‘Deal’ With Trump
Bombardier plans a $270 million expansion of its U.S. operations. President Trump suggested his administration helped bring about the business jet maker's new investment.
TRV-150 Drone Uses Three-Pod APKWS Launcher in Counter-UAS Test
In a counter-UAS test, BAE Systems' TRV-150, a modified Malloy T-150 drone with a three-pod APKWS launcher, intercepted several one-way attack drone targets in sequence without landing to reload. BAE aims to adapt the system for maritime use.
FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertiports and Vertical Flight Facilities
The FAA has issued updated draft design standards for vertiports and other VTOL facilities. The guidance covers landing areas, charging infrastructure and airport integration as advanced air mobility nears commercial service.
Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth
Airbus's latest 20-year forecast projects the global freighter fleet will grow by about 46% by 2045. The outlook is largely unchanged from last year and reflects expectations of steady air cargo demand.
NYC Council Member Seeks Halt to Seaplane Flights
A New York City Council member has proposed suspending seaplane operations at Manhattan's Skyport terminal until a federal safety review is completed.
Amazon Drone Delivery Plan Faces State Review as Massachusetts Residents Organize
MassDOT says Amazon's planned Prime Air drone delivery site in Westborough, Massachusetts, requires state approval. Local residents are organizing to press for more community input on drone operations.
FAA Approves Archangel AHRS Replacement For Pilatus Fleet
Duncan Aviation has won FAA STC approval for an Archangel AHRS replacement for the Pilatus PC-12. The unit fits the existing flight deck without structural or wiring changes.
Drone attacks shut all four Moscow airports for second time in two days
Moscow's four airports halted all arrivals and departures on the afternoon of October 23, 2026, after drone attacks. It was the second such shutdown in two days.
Jetstar bans passenger after he inflates life jacket during safety demonstration
Jetstar and parent Qantas have barred Australian social media figure Hugh Lovett from their flights after he intentionally inflated a life vest during the pre-departure safety briefing on a Sydney–Adelaide service.
Two Air Force Pilots Eject From T-6A in Texas
Two U.S. Air Force pilots ejected from a T-6A trainer in Texas after cockpit indications showed the landing gear was not in a safe configuration for landing.
Flemish Government suspends new Brussels Airport flight plan over noise concerns
Flanders has formally objected to federal Mobility Minister Jean-Luc Crucke's revised Brussels Airport flight procedures, putting them on hold over fears they would push aircraft noise from Brussels onto the surrounding Flemish municipalities.
Bombardier Expanding in America, Creating Thousands of Jobs, Combined Within Its Network and Throughout the Supply Chain
Bombardier is growing its U.S. operations and plans to hire 800 people across the country, with 500 positions already open, while expecting further job creation throughout its American supplier network.
United Adds New Transcontinental Route
United Airlines is launching a new coast-to-coast route within the U.S., with flights scheduled to begin in March 2027.
GlobalAir Launches Real Time Aircraft Operating Cost Reports
GlobalAir.com has launched on-demand operating cost reports for more than 200 aircraft types. The reports use daily fuel prices from about 3,500 FBOs to estimate annual and hourly costs for prospective buyers.