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At NBAA-BACE, Bombardier marked 40 years of its Smart Services support programs, which grew out of Smart Parts and now cover more than 1,500 aircraft. They include components, avionics, tires, brakes and corrosion protection.
Evolver DFR, part of Drone Nerds and XTI Aerospace, has launched a Drone as First Responder package. It pairs Parrot drones with autonomous docks and SkyfireAI software, and adds training, regulatory help and multi-year purchasing.
Leeham News analyst Bjorn Fehrm looks at whether a freighter version of the A330-900 could offer a cost advantage, as Airbus flight-tests its A350F to challenge Boeing's hold on the dedicated freighter market.
The US Department of Transportation has postponed a revised rule on airline accountability for flight disruptions, which had been scheduled to take effect on October 19.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has named astronaut Jeremy Hansen as an adviser to help the federal government shape a new national space strategy.
Investigators found that a pilot lost control and ran off the runway after choosing to continue a landing despite a strong tailwind gust.
Air Canada is adding a $30 per-passenger fee for flights booked through its call centre, which pushes more customers toward online and app booking.
Xona Space Systems closed a $250M Series D round to expand its commercial navigation constellation. The company plans about 258 satellites as a commercial alternative to government-run GPS.
The EAA Aviation Museum has added six aircraft to its displays: two historic replicas, a restored ultralight hang glider, and three World War II warbirds on loan.
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a tentative 10-year framework covering production and sustainment of hundreds of F-35 fighters. Congress still has to approve the deal.
The US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have settled on a decade-long framework for at least 850 F-35 Lightning II jets, setting long-term terms for the stealth fighter program.
A National Academies report has identified and ranked four non-polar lunar locations considered the most promising landing sites for future crewed Moon missions.
The Pentagon is pursuing a framework deal with Lockheed Martin to lock in at least 850 F-35s over ten years, spanning Lots 21-30 and covering U.S. and export jets, spares, upgrades and sustainment.
Evolver DFR has launched a turnkey drone-as-first-responder package for public safety agencies. Delivered with Drone Nerds, it pairs Parrot ANAFI UKR drones with DBOX autonomous docking stations for rapid emergency deployment.
UK MoD spending with industry in Northern Ireland jumped 63% in one year to £464 million in 2025-26, the highest figure since records began.
Utah drone maker Vector has won a Phase III selection from U.S. Special Operations Command and earned Blue List status, strengthening its role in the American defense drone market, its manufacturing base, and its secure supply chains.
A student team is assembling a Van's RV-12iS kitplane. Once finished, it will undergo FAA inspection and flight testing, then be sold to fund future builds.
Israel Weapon Industries has delivered its ARBEL anti-drone system to Thailand's Ministry of Defence. The system is now operational after being integrated with existing defence equipment.
In a US military experiment at Eglin AFB, Florida, BAE Systems flew a modified Malloy T-150 uncrewed aircraft that intercepted several one-way attack drones in a single sortie, showing a multi-shot counter-UAS capability.
DJI has released new firmware for its Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S and Mavic 4 Pro consumer camera drones. Owners can install the updates through the DJI Fly app.
Rheinmetall has opened a gun production hall in Telford, bringing independent manufacturing of large-calibre weapons back to the UK.
Scheduled pharmaceutical cargo between Liege Airport's CargoLand and Chicago O'Hare has topped 10,000 tonnes, a milestone the Belgian airport links to its investment in temperature-controlled handling facilities.
North Macedonia and Montenegro are moving toward launching nonstop flights between Skopje and Podgorica. Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski says an agreement on the route should be signed soon.
NASA has given physical AI startup AstraQua a Phase II award worth about $1.27 million to advance technology that lets robots sense harmful contact or damage, an approach the company likens to machines being able to 'feel pain.'
Airbus's latest 20-year market forecast names North America as the main driver of global demand for freighter aircraft.
Defence dominated discussions at Space Canada's SpaceBound 2026 conference in Gatineau, where panels highlighted a NordSpace agreement and called for more investment in Canada's defence-focused space sector.
MTU Maintenance has started building an extension of more than 10,000 m² at its Hannover site, investing over €100 million to increase engine MRO capacity with new production and office space.
The Air Force Research Laboratory has trialled cargo-handling equipment flown on SpaceX's Starfall capsule. The test is part of ongoing USAF research into using commercial rockets for rapid point-to-point delivery of supplies worldwide.
Embraer has extended its component support deal with Alliance Airlines, which flies Australia's largest Embraer E190 fleet, keeping parts and maintenance support in place.
Chinese automaker Chery has revealed two eVTOL concept aircraft under its new Lingxiao brand. The move adds the carmaker to a growing list of automotive firms entering the electric air mobility sector.