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Israeli company Insignito received a USD1.5 million grant from the Israel Innovation Authority to advance development of its DUMBO acoustic sensor system for detecting, classifying, and tracking unmanned aircraft.
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule is returning to Earth with research samples including bioprinted tissue and cancer-treatment materials from the International Space Station, splashing down off California.
MyDefence unveiled a multi-band electronic warfare jammer designed to counter hostile drones, offering effective range up to 10 kilometers of spectrum denial coverage.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is acquiring Nordic Leisure Travel Group, merging major Scandinavian travel brands including Ving, Spies, and Sunclass Airlines to create an integrated Nordic travel conglomerate.
Unifly and MBDA have partnered to develop counter-UAS technologies in Flanders, combining expertise in airspace management and defense systems.
Cargolux has implemented an Electronic Flight Folder solution developed by Cathay Technologies to modernize its flight operations and enhance safety and efficiency across the cargo airline's operations.
Hong Kong International Airport recorded double-digit passenger growth in May, handling 5.34 million travelers and 33,655 flight movements, up 10.2% year-on-year.
HAECO Group is establishing a joint venture with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho, and Japan Airlines to develop a new aircraft maintenance facility at Vietnam's Van Don International Airport.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed during takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in June 2026, killing all eight crew members aboard in the deadliest B-52 accident in over four decades while conducting a radar modernization test flight.
The US Air Force has retired its final A-10 Warthog aircraft. The service is exploring how to replace the close-air-support role through evolved capabilities rather than direct aircraft substitution.
Etihad Airways is launching a new direct route between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi starting October 2026, operating four weekly flights and providing hub connectivity across Asia, Australia, and North America.
JAXA collaborated with Japanese toy manufacturer Takara Tomy to develop SORA-Q, an 8-centimeter transforming robot that successfully operated on the lunar surface for 100 minutes during a January 2024 mission, demonstrating innovative engineering for compact planetary exploration vehicles.
LATAM Airlines revealed its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft in full livery at Embraer's São José dos Campos facility, marking progress toward expanded regional connectivity in Brazil.
Historical account of Soviet Venera 13 Venus lander, which operated for 127 minutes on the Venusian surface in 1982 despite extreme heat and pressure, collecting soil samples and transmitting the first colour photographs from another planet's surface.
SpaceX's proposed AI data-center satellite constellation features large deployed structures (70 meters across) with significant power requirements, raising concerns among astronomers about interference with ground-based astronomical observations of faint sky regions.
Aviation Capital Group, a major aircraft asset manager, relocated its global headquarters to Newport Beach, California, as part of its growth strategy.
Avincis, Europe's leading emergency aerial services operator, has ordered up to 15 Airbus H145 helicopters to expand its fleet for emergency response and offshore operations across European markets.
UAE defence group EDGE and French aerospace firm Safran have formalized a strategic partnership to expand collaboration on aerospace and defence programs, building on their existing cooperation.
Vietnam Airlines has commenced nonstop service on the Hanoi-Amsterdam route, marking a significant expansion of the carrier's long-haul international network.
A United Airlines pilot reached his maximum duty hours limit just one minute before scheduled takeoff, forcing the airline to cancel the departure and strand passengers at 3 AM on a World Cup charter flight.
Qantas has decided to discontinue its nonstop Perth-London service in 2026, one of the world's longest air routes. The airline made operational adjustments to this ultra-long-haul connection.
Kansai International Airport has surpassed 600 million total passengers since its opening 31 years ago, marking a significant operational milestone for the major Japanese aviation hub.
Porter Airlines has begun operations at Montreal's new Metropolitan Airport (MET), representing a significant development for regional air service in the Greater Montreal area.
SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule is returning to Earth, with live coverage available of the spacecraft's departure from orbit.
An American Airlines maintenance technician had to climb through a window to access the cockpit after pilots were inadvertently locked out, causing a flight delay.
SpaceX completed a record $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq, becoming a publicly traded company while founder maintains control. Proceeds will fund rocket development, satellite operations, and AI compute initiatives.
The Boeing 767-300F freighter, a mainstay of global air cargo operations for nearly three decades, faces production cessation due to tightening environmental regulations.
Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lunar lander (rebranded as Moon Base 2 by NASA) is undergoing environmental testing ahead of a scheduled late 2026 launch under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
Virgin Australia will resume double-daily Qatar Airways-operated services from Melbourne to Doha, restoring Middle East capacity in time for the northern summer season.
Singapore Airlines Group experienced 4.9% year-on-year passenger growth in May 2026, with capacity up 5.3% and load factor reaching 86.0%, indicating strong recovery in regional travel demand.
