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Reliable Robotics has wrapped up its first autonomous flight test campaign at Albuquerque International Sunport, flying an automated Cessna Caravan to evaluate uncrewed aircraft operations at a busy commercial airport.
NASA has given AstraQua a $1.275m Phase II contract to further develop AstraSense, a sensing technology meant to let autonomous aircraft detect structural damage or stress, similar to feeling pain.
Brazil's Moya Aero has flown its full-scale MOYA 256 autonomous cargo eVTOL through a complete transition from vertical lift to wing-borne cruise flight, a key step in the program's development.
Air Astana's first Boeing 787-9 is in flight testing at Boeing's Charleston plant. The Kazakh carrier plans to introduce the widebody into service in 2027.
DJI has issued firmware updates for its RC, RC 2 and RC Pro 2 screen-equipped remote controllers. The updates mainly fix bugs, and one adds compatibility with additional drone models.
Croatia Airlines' A220-300 9A-CAN, grounded since a serious incident at Split in May, flew again on October 20. The aircraft was ferried from Split to Zagreb after more than five months out of service.
Red Cat's maritime unit Blue Ops is taking orders for two US-built uncrewed surface vessels: an 18-foot boat for reconnaissance and one-way attack, and a 39-foot craft already in low-rate production.
RAF Eurofighter Typhoons escorted French Rafales during a simulated nuclear strike mission over the Mediterranean. It is the first time British jets have taken part in a French nuclear deterrence exercise.
Czech company KBP International unveiled GRYF at Prague's Future Forces Forum. The long-endurance drone carries interceptor drones and small missiles to hunt hostile unmanned aircraft.
ESA space transportation director Géraldine Naja said on October 22 she is unsure whether the Themis reusable rocket demonstrator will make its first flight before the end of 2026.
Ars Technica's weekly launch roundup says SpaceX is declining some military launch work and a Spanish rocket is close to ready. It also covers a Canadian push for independent access to orbit.
Conservative MP Harriet Cross is calling for tougher action after a series of attacks on the homes of people working in Scotland's defence sector. She describes the incidents as a dangerous escalation against the industry.
Rocket Lab put three privately owned signals-intelligence 'Hawk' satellites into orbit on Oct. 21. It was the company's 19th launch of the year.
US President Donald Trump said on social media that Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier intends to invest $270 million in the United States.
UK Defence Secretary Streeting refused to address reports of ballistic shelters at HMNB Clyde (Faslane) in an open Defence Committee session. He said what others report differs from what the department is prepared to confirm.
German drone maker Quantum Systems has reportedly reached 777 km/h with its Apex Recordhunter, a technology demonstrator for a new high-speed interceptor drone.
Kansas will put US$2 million toward its uncrewed aircraft test ranges and toward expanding beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations in the state.
RTX posted third-quarter revenue of US$25.0 billion, an 11% year-on-year increase (12% organic). Adjusted EPS climbed 33% to US$2.26, helped by a US$0.25 benefit from recovering costs under the IEEPA.
Western Sydney International Airport has set out its accessibility and inclusion features, which were built into the terminal's infrastructure and passenger experience from the start as it aims to be one of the world's most accessible airports.
Starting November 1, Emirates will fly an Airbus A350 with its new Business Class cabin on one of its three daily Dubai–Mauritius services, replacing a Boeing 777.
The EU has granted €29.5 million ($33.1 million) to Lithuania's RSI Europe and Estonia's Odin Defence to produce warheads for drones.
An opinion piece asks whether current efforts to manage orbital debris are enough for long-term space sustainability, arguing that space is now essential infrastructure and must be kept safe and uncluttered.
Air Cargo Belgium, the non-profit network uniting forwarders, handlers, airlines and other air logistics players at Brussels Airport, is marking its tenth anniversary of fostering cooperation across the airport's cargo community.
German air ambulance operator Aero-Dienst has received its first GE CF34-powered Challenger 650 as part of a fleet renewal, with the jet set for air ambulance conversion and a second aircraft due next year.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry says its forces have downed or neutralised more than 400,000 Russian drones since the beginning of 2026, as Kyiv seeks to further strengthen its air defence capabilities.
Lufthansa Technik Engine Services is expanding its Tulsa, Oklahoma site from 28 to 46 work bays, nearly doubling capacity to service V2500, CFM56-5B/7B, Rolls-Royce Tay and GTF engines as it grows in the Americas.
Ten years after launching its Boeing Converted Freighter program for the 737-800, Boeing has completed 200 conversions, about 4% of the roughly 5,000 737-800s built.
Airbus subsidiary Satair has signed an MoU with Vietjet to broaden long-term cooperation on supply chains, materials management and aircraft lifecycle support. The agreement was exchanged at the Vietnam-Denmark Business Forum in Copenhagen.
New Jersey lawmakers want state environmental officials to reconsider plans to demolish hangars at Aeroflex Airport in Andover, which would displace local pilots and businesses. The roundup also covers Boeing MAX deliveries and a new Red Bull aerobatic team.
The Taraia Object expedition has started searching Nikumaroro's lagoon for possible remains of Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra. Other items include an FAA grounding of Elixir aircraft, a LaGuardia close call and the first F-35C landing on a Ford-class carrier.