Air Force Retires EC-130H Compass Call
The U.S. Air Force has retired the EC-130H Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft, with its replacement, the EA-37B, now taking over tactical electronic attack operations.
September 5, 2026
AMAC Aerospace conducts pre-purchase inspections on Bombardier aircraft
AMAC Aerospace has completed pre-purchase inspections on several Bombardier business jets at its Swiss facility, providing technical assessments of aircraft condition and airworthiness documentation as part of transaction support services.
This NASA-funded 'Slingshot' spacecraft idea could map minerals on planets and moons across our solar system
NASA is funding a conceptual spacecraft design called 'Slingshot' intended to develop mineral mapping techniques for lunar, asteroid, and Martian moon surfaces.
Isar Aerospace attempts launch of Spectrum rocket after months of delays
German commercial spaceflight company Isar Aerospace is preparing to launch its Spectrum rocket following an extended delay period. The private launch provider aims to enter the competitive small-lift-launch market.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.03.26)
Airlink responds to public concerns about a low-altitude formation flight over Cape Town, noting the maneuver required regulatory approval and careful coordination with South African aviation authorities.
Airborne-Flight Training 09.03.26: PanAm-ERAU, FSI & Acron CTS, Space Academy
Pan Am Flight Academy and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University partner to train professional pilots for commercial aviation careers, alongside updates on pilot training initiatives at other institutions.
Aviation Capital Group delivers third Boeing 737-8 to rebranded Trinity Airways
Aviation Capital Group delivered a Boeing 737-8 to South Korean airline Trinity Airways, the first aircraft under the carrier's rebranding from T'way Air, with six more 737-8s on order from ACG's inventory.
IAI completes maiden flight of A330-300BDSF freighter
Israel Aerospace Industries completed the maiden flight of its A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion, advancing certification efforts for its BDSF conversion program.
Korean Air partners with TAI to maintain and upgrade the Thai military aircraft fleet
Korean Air established a strategic partnership with Thai Aviation Industries for military aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in Southeast Asia.
Veryon acquires Polaris Aero to integrate aviation safety and maintenance data
Aviation software company Veryon acquired Polaris Aero to integrate safety management and aircraft maintenance data capabilities.
September 4, 2026
STS Engine Services earns Green Business Certification
STS Engine Services earned Green Business certification for environmental management practices at its Stansted engine maintenance facility.
A stray tool turns into a bigger lesson for A330s
Airbus temporarily slowed A330neo deliveries after discovering a stray tool in an aircraft's tail section, highlighting foreign object debris risks.
Africa’s Fleet to Double, driving $140B MRO Market by 2045
Africa's commercial aircraft fleet is projected to double to 1,625 aircraft by 2045, driving substantial growth in the regional MRO market.
Cassini logged 67 crossings of the funnel where the solar wind reaches Saturn, and after the count was divided by how long the spacecraft spent looking, the peak sat in the afternoon instead of at noon where Earth’s cusp sits — three crossings turned up past dusk
Analysis of Cassini spacecraft data reveals 67 crossings of Saturn's magnetospheric cusp, showing the peak occurrence shifts to afternoon hours rather than noon as observed at Earth, with implications for understanding planetary magnetosphere dynamics.
The Moon’s planned first spaceport will have no runways, taxiways or gate announcements—NASA’s Gateway will follow an invisible orbit sculpted by the gravity of Earth and the Moon, and engineers have now published the first detailed strategies for keeping visiting spacecraft safely separated while they wait to dock.
NASA's Gateway lunar spaceport will operate in a specialized orbit between Earth and Moon. Engineers have developed traffic management strategies to safely separate visiting spacecraft in this unstable orbital region while docking operations occur.
USAF Wants MQ-9 Reaper Successor At A Fraction Of The Cost At $10M Each
The U.S. Air Force is seeking a replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet with ambitious cost targets of approximately $10 million per unit, aiming to reduce expenditures while addressing operational losses.
Air China Boeing 747-8 Returns to Service Following JFK Refueling Truck Incident
An Air China Boeing 747-8 has returned to service after ground equipment damage to its refueling system at JFK airport necessitated repairs and a period of downtime.
Boeing Pays $3.1 Million FAA Penalty Tied to 737 MAX Production Safety Lapses
Boeing has settled a $3.1 million FAA penalty for 737 MAX production safety deficiencies, including issues related to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug incident.
China’s Huge WZ-X Stealth Drone’s Strange Wing Configuration Confirmed
New imagery reveals details of China's WZ-X stealth drone's distinctive wing configuration, providing further insight into the large unmanned aircraft's design.
Historic Bristol Freighter Restoration Achieves Major Milestone
A rare Bristol Type 170 Freighter, the sole surviving example in Europe, has been restored to operational condition and will become a centerpiece of Aerospace Bristol's outdoor exhibition.
NASA’s 1.8-kilogram Ingenuity helicopter flew through Martian air roughly 100 times thinner than Earth’s—its counter-rotating blades spun at about 2,400 revolutions per minute, nearly five times faster than a conventional passenger helicopter’s main rotor, to generate enough lift.
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter successfully operated in the thin Martian atmosphere by spinning its counter-rotating blades at approximately 2,400 rpm—roughly five times faster than Earth helicopter rotors—to generate sufficient lift in air less than one percent as dense as Earth's atmosphere.
Qantas’ A380s set for an early retirement — again
Qantas is accelerating the retirement of its Airbus A380 fleet, moving the planned withdrawal date forward from 2032 to 2028, as announced in its August 2026 financial results.
EU parcel levy sharply reduces e-commerce traffic at Liège Airport
An EU customs duty on low-value e-commerce goods has cut small parcel volumes at Liège Airport by 53% year-on-year, affecting one of Europe's major cargo hubs for shipments from China.
Trump plans second overseas trip aboard Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 despite security concerns
US President Trump plans to use a Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 for an Ireland trip in September, though security questions persist regarding the aircraft's defensive systems and capabilities.
Labour Day travel expected to cap off a strong summer season at YVR
Vancouver International Airport anticipates strong passenger traffic over the Labour Day weekend, capping off a robust summer travel season.
Blue Origin expands test and launch sites across the Cape
Blue Origin is expanding its operational and test facilities at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral to support increased launch activities.
US clears $5B in JDAMs for Saudi Arabia, other Middle East deals
The U.S. State Department has cleared approximately $6.1 billion in military equipment sales to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Iraq, including precision-guided munitions and fighter jet maintenance support.
ANA Finalizes Order for Eight More Embraer E190-E2 Jets, Bringing Total Commitment to 28 Aircraft
All Nippon Airways has confirmed a firm order for eight additional Embraer E190-E2 regional jets through its subsidiary ANA Wings, bringing total E190-E2 commitment to 28 aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Seeks Anti-Aircraft Guns To Protect Its Overseas Bases
The U.S. Air Force is seeking anti-aircraft and anti-drone defensive systems for its overseas bases as it expands its air defense capabilities at forward-deployed locations.
Ukraine Warns Carriers to Avoid Russian Airspace
Ukraine has advised international carriers to avoid Russian airspace due to increased drone operations associated with ongoing military conflict, citing safety risks to commercial aviation.