United Airlines unveils a new “Mountain Ascent” livery on N645SY
United Airlines unveiled a special 'Mountain Ascent' livery to highlight its status as the largest U.S. carrier serving ski and mountain destinations.
September 4, 2026
Open Platform Strategy Offers Flexibility as the U.S. Drone Market Shifts: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview
Inspired Flight, a domestic drone manufacturer, promotes an open payload ecosystem strategy to help U.S. operators adapt to new restrictions on foreign-made drone technology.
easyJet operates busiest day in its history
easyJet achieved a record-breaking operational day, transporting over 343,000 passengers across more than 2,000 flights, with UK operations alone surpassing 196,000 passengers and 1,100 flights.
L3Harris Builds First Podded Viper Shield for the F-16
L3Harris completed production assembly of its first podded Viper Shield electronic warfare system for F-16 aircraft, with orders reaching 233 units across eight allied nations.
General Aviation Sales Up in First Six Months of 2026
General aviation industry experienced growth in the first half of 2026, with increases in both aircraft shipments and overall billings according to newly released industry data.
TSA Plans Closed-Door BVLOS Security Sessions
The TSA is organizing closed-door sessions with industry stakeholders to develop security protocols for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations, aiming to enable broader commercial UAS deployment.
ANA Holdings expands Embraer E190-E2 fleet with an order for 8 additional aircraft
ANA Holdings has ordered eight additional Embraer E190-E2 regional jets, expanding its existing commitment to 23 aircraft total as the airline modernizes its narrow-body fleet.
Boeing Quietly Paid $3.1M Fine Related to 2024 Door Plug Incident
Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine for safety violations related to the January 2024 door plug incident on a 737 MAX 9, covering violations from September 2023 through February 2024.
Volaris carries 3.2 million passengers in August
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris carried 3.2 million passengers in August 2026, with passenger traffic and capacity both growing approximately 15% year-over-year across domestic and international routes.
Minister McGuinty to advance defence cooperation and industrial partnerships with Poland at MSPO 2026
Canada's Defence Minister will attend the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland to advance bilateral defence cooperation and industrial partnerships with Polish counterparts.
Aeroméxico carries 2.15 million passengers in August
Aeroméxico transported 2.15 million passengers in August 2026, with passenger demand outpacing capacity growth and the airline's load factor improving compared to the prior year.
Fixing the machine: Inside the Navy’s race to rebuild its aviator pipeline
The U.S. Navy is undertaking efforts to rebuild its pilot training pipeline, with insights from the chief of Naval Air Training Command on addressing current challenges in aviator recruitment and development.
Michigan Airport Adds GA Landing Fees
A Michigan general aviation airport is implementing landing fees starting October 1st, with costs beginning at $10 per aircraft, drawing scrutiny from aviation advocacy groups over the fee structure.
Ready for RAGNAR
Top Aces is developing live-synthetic training capabilities for the Royal Canadian Air Force under a program called RAGNAR to enhance military pilot training.
Southwest Airlines launches interline partnership with LOT Polish Airlines
Southwest Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines have established an interline partnership enabling passengers to book through-connections across both carriers, with US gateways in Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco.
IAI announces maiden flight of Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries successfully conducted the maiden flight of its A330-300BDSF cargo conversion aircraft, advancing certification efforts for a new regional and medium-haul freighter variant capable of carrying up to 30 containers.
Wing Names New Engineering Leadership
Wing, the residential drone delivery operator, has appointed new engineering executives as it scales operations to serve 40 million Americans and pursues international expansion by 2027.
UK launches new competition to find force-protection C-UAS technologies
The UK Ministry of Defence launched Project PANOPTES, a competition to identify integrated counter-UAS technologies for military force protection applications.
AirBaltic Makes Deal for $298M in Interim Financing
AirBaltic secured $298 million in interim financing to support operations amid rising fuel costs under its revised business plan.
Modesto Jet Center acquires corporate hangar at KMOD
Modesto Jet Center acquired a 26,510-square-foot corporate hangar at Modesto City County Airport, expanding its business aviation infrastructure.
USAF Tests C2 Capabilities Across 4,000 Miles in High-Stress Virtual Exercise
The U.S. Air Force conducted a virtual command-and-control stress test across 4,000 miles, linking operations centers in New Mexico and the UK to evaluate personnel recovery and strike capabilities under simulated combat conditions.
Heathrow Animal Reception Centre retains internationally recognised animal welfare accreditation
Heathrow's animal reception centre received its third consecutive IATA CEIV Live Animals accreditation, recognizing its standards for wildlife welfare and handling in air cargo operations.
StandardAero celebrates official opening of its expanded facility in Winnipeg
StandardAero officially opened its expanded facility in Winnipeg, enhancing its aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations capacity.
European Flyers rakes delivery of the first Tecnam P2010 TDI as part of its 12-aircraft fleet renewal programme
European Flyers took delivery of the first Tecnam P2010 TDI as part of a 12-aircraft fleet modernization programme for general aviation operations.
Avfuel strengthens western network With addition of Five Rivers Jet Center
Avfuel strengthened its western U.S. network by adding Five Rivers Jet Center as a fuel and service location, expanding operational reach for business aviation.
MotionMiners wins the Lufthansa Cargo Innovation Award 2026
MotionMiners won the Lufthansa Cargo Innovation Award 2026 for AI-powered wearable technology that analyzes and optimizes manual cargo handling processes and warehouse operations efficiency.
Epic Flight Academy Adds Tecnam P2006Ts to Fleet
Epic Flight Academy, the nation's largest Part 141 flight school, expanded its multiengine training capacity by adding Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft to its fleet.
Senators Press FAA Over Controller Pay Raise
U.S. senators are pressuring the FAA to implement an air traffic controller pay raise without conditioning it on increased utilization metrics, addressing concerns about compensation structure.
First fully UK-built Islander completes maiden flight
Britten-Norman successfully flew the first Islander aircraft assembled entirely in the UK, with the BN2B-26 now beginning flight testing ahead of delivery to the Falkland Islands.
Oslo Airport prepares for heavy VIP traffic during King Harald V’s funeral
Oslo Airport anticipates significant VIP traffic disruptions during King Harald V's funeral as numerous foreign diplomatic delegations arrive, potentially affecting scheduled flight operations.