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Turkish Aerospace Industries' KAAN P1 fifth-generation fighter prototype completed powered taxi tests, advancing toward its first flight as Turkey's domestically-developed stealth fighter alternative.
Qatar Airways and Emirates are compared on their premium cabin offerings heading into 2026, with Qatar introducing updated business class amenities to compete with the UAE carrier's established luxury positioning.
Bombardier achieved strong Q2 2026 financial results with $2.15 billion in revenue, improved profitability, and robust free cash flow, driven by continued demand for its business jet portfolio.
Airbus A350-1000ULR captain discusses the record-breaking 24-hour ultra-long-range flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, covering flight planning, crew management, fatigue considerations, and future test program objectives.
UK's Royal Town Planning Institute publishes new guidance on integrating drones and their supporting infrastructure into urban planning across British towns and cities.
British Airways has suspended Airbus A380 service on a major route for the upcoming winter season, shifting operations away from the superjumbo aircraft on this popular destination.
New U.S. legislation has effectively blocked the prospect of single-pilot commercial aircraft operations, derailing Airbus' long-term plans to reduce flight deck crew requirements from two pilots to one.
Operating costs for a Bombardier Global 7500 business jet on a transatlantic flight from New York to Dubai can exceed $250,000 when accounting for fuel, crew, maintenance, and other expenses.
Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki have signed an MoU to jointly explore the feasibility of deploying electric vertical takeoff aircraft for medical logistics operations across India.
Liebherr-Aerospace secured a contract to supply brake remote electronic units for Boeing's 777-8 Freighter, expanding its systems integration role across Boeing's commercial programmes.
Italy has deployed Eurofighter jets, early warning aircraft, air defense systems including SAMP/T and Skynex batteries, and counter-drone systems to the Gulf region to support regional allies, with over 700 military personnel involved in the operation.
Turkey's Baykar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft has successfully demonstrated internal weapons bay munition releases for the first time, advancing its operational capability.
Boeing has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to supply brake remote electronic units for the B777-8 Freighter, continuing their partnership on commercial aircraft systems integration.
Arcus Infrastructure Partners acquired a 74% stake in regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, with founding investor Freshstream retaining a minority position to support the company's next growth phase.
SR Technics, an aerospace MRO provider, has promoted XiaoLei Guo to Chief Information Officer alongside his Deputy CEO role, effective August 2026.
AUVSI now commercializes drone registration data through a paid database after the FAA discontinued public access to its own registration file in 2023.
Airbus Helicopters delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 variant to France's armed forces, a new special operations helicopter variant with 18 aircraft on order.
SATS has been recognized at the Payload Asia Awards for excellence in ground handling and cold chain cargo operations across the Asia Pacific region, demonstrating consistent industry leadership.
TAM Group has established a dedicated Air Charter Division and appointed Fernando Carballal as Group Charter Director to expand cargo capacity offerings for airlines and logistics providers globally.
The International Air Cargo Association will host Air Cargo Forum 2026 in Miami Beach from October 26-29, bringing together global air cargo industry stakeholders for networking and knowledge sharing.
Global air cargo demand surged 8.5% year-over-year in June 2026, according to IATA data measuring cargo tonne-kilometers, signaling continued strength in the aviation logistics sector.
NATO's support and procurement agency established five framework contracts for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) to enhance tactical and deployable defense capabilities across member nations.
ACC Aviation reported robust second-quarter 2026 results from its air cargo charter operations, conducting widebody cargo missions across multiple continents under new dedicated cargo leadership.
CDB Aviation completed delivery of four A320neo aircraft to Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines, concluding a fleet expansion programme initiated in 2025.
The FAA has proposed allowing commercial rocket licenses to bypass requirements under 13 federal laws through a waiver mechanism, affecting environmental and regulatory compliance obligations ranging from endangered species protections to air quality standards.
NTSB preliminary report documents an accident involving a Remos GX aircraft near Glendale, Arizona on July 12, 2026, where the aircraft sustained substantial damage after the instructor observed loss of pitch control response during flight.
CACI International received its first task order under a $500 million three-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with Joint Interagency Task Force-401.
CDB Aviation completed delivery of four Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney engines to Estonian carrier Marabu Airlines, supporting the airline's expansion from its German bases.
DoorDash obtained FAA Part 135 air carrier certification and launched DoorDash Air, an in-house drone delivery programme.
Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 light jet has completed its maiden flight, a significant step toward FAA certification. The prototype flew for nearly two hours from Wichita, with development continuing on schedule.