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Imagery showing four KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control aircraft at a Chinese production facility suggests the type, China's most advanced AEW&C platform, has entered series production as Beijing grows its radar jet fleet.
Falcon Field airport has been awarded about $1.7 million in FAA grants to fund new taxiway work, upgrades to access roads, and equipment that improves safety on the airfield surface.
After a disruption to Starshield service, Ukraine's armed forces have signed a letter of intent with Nokia and Finnish satellite firm ICEYE to explore building a national satellite communications network under Ukrainian control.
The US Space Force is accelerating its push into cislunar operations and plans to issue requests for information soon. Gen. Stephen Purdy, its acquisition chief for advanced programs, said it aims to have cislunar capabilities in service by the end of fiscal 2029.
The U.S. Air Force has added a virtual reality trainer to its B-52 pilot syllabus so students can practice aerial refueling before flying it for real, which cuts the sorties, time, and cost needed to become proficient.
Avspecs has rolled out its fifth restored DH 98 Mosquito, an FB Mk VI with serial TE881, for engine runs at Ardmore, New Zealand. Once complete, the aircraft will go to Fly a Spitfire at Biggin Hill in England.
A surface-launched version of the Rusty Dagger low-cost cruise missile has been shown publicly for the first time, as its maker ramps up production of the affordable strike weapon.
President Trump has backed away from earlier threats to decertify Bombardier aircraft and block their sale to U.S. buyers, which had been made amid escalating trade friction with Canada.
The U.S. Air Force has granted Natilus $3.5 million to advance its optionally piloted Kona blended-wing cargo aircraft, with funds also backing a planned military logistics demonstration.
Infinity Aviation Group announced at NBAA-BACE 2026 that it now offers on-site aircraft de-icing at its FBOs at Nashua, New Hampshire (KASH) and Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) in New Jersey.
UK officials are considering hardened aircraft shelters as part of future infrastructure work at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The aim is to improve jet survivability and operational resilience, though no decision has been made.
The US Space Force has chosen six commercial space domain awareness firms for its new Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve. The companies will provide routine and surge support for military operations.
FBO operator Signature Aviation has relaunched its TAILWINS pilot rewards scheme. It now has tiered membership levels, faster points accrual of up to 4X, and a wider range of redemption options.
Stellar Aviation says it is the first FBO network to accept cryptocurrency. Customers can now use digital currencies to pay for fuel, services, hangar space and other charges across its locations.
Pilot Joe Manor flew his engineless Endgame 130 RC glider to 474 mph at Parker Mountain, California, using dynamic soaring before it crashed into the hillside. The speed still falls short of the 567 mph record for the discipline.
Unifi Aviation has expanded to the Channel Islands with a new unit at Jersey Airport's FBO. Unifi Aviation Jersey will offer aircraft cleaning and detailing to business aviation operators.
Seventy years after its first flight, the A-4 Skyhawk is still flying in Europe in upgraded 'Super' form as a red air adversary, simulating hostile aircraft to train military pilots.
Aviation fintech company Goodwin has bought STACK.aero, a business management platform used by charter brokers, operators and flight departments. The deal aims to link operational and financial tools across the charter process.
Russia says its satellite shadowing other spacecraft is 'purely peaceful' and calls Western concerns unfounded. The same official had earlier said commercial satellites could be 'legitimate targets.'
UK MoD evidence to the Defence Committee indicates there are no plans to extend the service life of the Royal Navy's Type 45 air-defence destroyers. The ministry would rather invest the funds in new technology.
At NBAA-BACE 2026, Phillips 66 Aviation gave Corporate Angel Network about $23,900, marking 16 years of support. Its total contributions to the charity, which flies cancer patients on business aircraft, now exceed $327,000.
At NBAA-BACE 2026, UAS International Trip Support launched SkyX, an AI tool built into its GTMx trip management platform. It helps business aviation operators check whether planned trips are feasible.
UK ministers have not committed to giving Ukraine a role in the DragonFire laser weapon programme. The MoD says it is concentrating on developing advanced technologies under national control.
A LifeLine Pilots volunteer flew a patient more than 300 miles to Rochester, Minnesota, for specialized care at the Mayo Clinic, in a reader-submitted photo showing autumn scenery along the route.
In its first enforcement action under a new parts ban, the FCC has blocked a dash cam and a wireless video transmitter because they use HiSilicon chips from Huawei. The same rule also bars DJI circuit boards from being used in new drones.
A London fundraising event, The Adventure of Flight, will support disability flying charity Aerobility. Speakers include astronaut reserve John McFall, aviation YouTuber Jon Hunt and restorer and film pilot John Romain.
Signature Aviation and UrbanV have officially launched the Signature UrbanV Alliance at NBAA-BACE 2026. The US joint venture will build and run vertiports and other advanced air mobility infrastructure.
The FAA described steps to speed up pilot medical certification, including cutting the backlog of cases awaiting review and easing certification requirements for some medical conditions.
A modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan configured for autonomous flight has started demonstration operations at Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico as part of a federal program.
Stellar Aviation has started building a 35,000 sq ft hangar and office facility at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. It is the company's second complex of that size at the airport.