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An expedition to Nikumaroro atoll found that a mysterious object long linked to the Amelia Earhart search is not connected to her disappearance. Other items: an air traffic controller pay rise and a CAF Navion returning to flight.
Four Democratic lawmakers asked the FAA for a fresh environmental review before approving an Amazon Prime Air drone delivery hub near Boston. Other items: US Navy autonomous drone flights and a Honeywell–Shield AI tie-up.
The Commemorative Air Force's director of maintenance praised a unit's 13-year restoration effort that has returned a historic military liaison aircraft to flying condition.
Canadian low-cost carrier Flair Airlines has started a cargo business. It will sell spare belly-hold space on its passenger flights for domestic freight and for shipments linking Canada with international markets.
Two people have now died following a targeted attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, after the death toll rose from the latest incident.
The 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery deployed its Patriot launchers, radars and support vehicles at Fort Hood, Texas, for a battalion-wide readiness exercise, according to Army imagery.
Canada has joined the Global Combat Air Programme as an observer. The UK says the move will deepen its long-standing bilateral defence cooperation with Ottawa.
The UK AAIB has published its investigation into a DG Aviation LS8-e glider, G-CMMG, which hit the ground while attempting a field landing near Milston, Wiltshire, on 25 May 2025.
Transportföretagen and the Swedish Drone Network have released their 2026 survey of drone operators, assessing the current state of Sweden's drone industry.
Alaska-based USAF F-22 Raptors are flying from Tsuiki Air Base on Kyushu during Keen Sword 27, which is the largest edition yet of the biennial US-Japan military exercise.
Alliance Airlines has renewed its Embraer component support agreement for the E190. The jets are taking on a bigger role in its fleet as the carrier phases out older Fokkers following reduced Qantas flying.
General Dynamics Land Systems has introduced an upgraded PERCH kit. The bolt-on system lets M1A2 Abrams tanks and Stryker vehicles launch AeroVironment Switchblade 300 loitering munitions for scouting and precision strikes.
After securing A330neo approval this summer, Vallair is carrying out its first full base maintenance check on the type for a South American operator, broadening the company's widebody MRO offering.
STAECO has inducted Boeing 777-200LR N60VL (MSN 39254) for its first Mammoth Freighters cargo conversion, a step toward closer cooperation between Mammoth, STAECO and Jetran as Mammoth expands its conversion network internationally.
Because Boeing and Airbus are delivering new jets too slowly, airlines are keeping older aircraft in service longer. This is driving strong demand for parts, maintenance and MRO capacity across the aviation aftermarket.
Singapore Airlines has announced an upgrade to its inflight entertainment system, refreshing the content and features available to passengers across its fleet.
A UK Defence Committee report recommends the government consider focusing the Joint Expeditionary Force's limited resources on the High North rather than its frequent Baltic deployments.
Sarajevo Airport is pursuing a scheduled Sarajevo–Cairo link and plans to discuss the potential route with Egyptair at the World Routes conference in Frankfurt, following earlier talks led by acting general manager Dino Selimović.
Ukrainian military intelligence has released an analysis of Filin, a new Russian ground-launched cruise missile used against Ukraine since late summer 2026. It reportedly pairs a composite airframe and a Russian jet engine with onboard electronics.
ASTM International is drafting a standard to guide drone makers on integrating human factors considerations into the design of ground control stations for uncrewed aircraft systems.
The UK government is drafting a Defence Readiness Bill to give it the powers needed during an escalation towards war. It plans to introduce the bill before the current Parliament ends.
The first Aero L-39 Skyfox trainer for Armenia has appeared in Armenian Air Force colours. Defence Minister Suren Papikyan has discussed the planned arrival of the Czech-built jets.
A UK parliamentary committee has raised concerns about poor availability across the Royal Navy's destroyers, frigates and attack submarines. It questions whether Britain can honour its High North defence commitments before new capabilities arrive.
SyberJet has unveiled its SJ36 single-pilot light jet, targeting Mach 0.88 and a 3,000 nm nonstop range. The company reports letters of intent for more than 50 aircraft, and the jet is on display at NBAA-BACE.
Austrian Airlines will end its Vienna–Zagreb route, with the last flight scheduled for January 10, 2027. The Star Alliance carrier says it does not plan to resume the service for the 2027 summer season.
Kongsberg has signed a roughly NOK 700 million ($75M) contract with Hyundai Rotem to supply PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations for three variants of the K2 tank and support vehicles being built for Poland.
Israel Weapon Industries has supplied its ARBEL computerized fire-control system to Thailand's defence ministry, upgrading existing Thai rifles for day and night counter-drone use. Thai officials are reportedly considering a follow-on order.
At NBAA-BACE 2026, Rolls-Royce expanded its CorporateCare Enhanced engine maintenance programme for business jet operators, adding coverage and services aimed at cutting unplanned costs, simplifying support and boosting aircraft availability.
The UK Defence Committee says the Royal Navy should retire no more towed array-equipped Type 23 frigates until each one can be replaced directly by a new Type 26.
The U.S. Army fired three prototype 155 mm artillery rounds at Yuma Proving Ground to test a new imaging seeker. The seeker is designed to steer shells onto armored vehicles, including targets that have moved since firing.