Picture of the Day: Lunch Break
General aviation pilot shares photo of recreational fuel stop at 108 Mile Ranch in British Columbia during cross-country flight to Alaska along the Alaska Highway.
September 3, 2026
What If We Looked At 100LL Differently?
A University of North Dakota researcher proposes capturing lead emissions from 100LL aviation fuel at the engine exhaust rather than pursuing an outright ban, offering a pragmatic middle-ground solution to the ongoing debate over leaded fuel in general aviation.
Oshkosh dangles JLTV bridge option for Marine Corps, but the deadline to take it is looming
Oshkosh proposes a temporary JLTV variant for the Marine Corps to address delays from AM General in delivering an upgraded version of the light tactical vehicle, though the window to accept this interim solution is closing.
Lithuania “fast-tracks C-UAS interceptor and passive radar purchases”
Lithuania is accelerating procurement of counter-UAS interceptor drones and radar systems to establish a cost-effective air defense capability.
GeoCue Integrates Ouster’s BABA-Compliant Rev8 OS1 Max Lidar Into TrueView Drone Payloads
GeoCue and Ouster have partnered to integrate Ouster's Rev8 OS1 Max lidar sensor into TrueView drone payloads for infrastructure and utility corridor mapping applications.
EagleNXT Launches Altum-PT Pro Sensor at Commercial UAV Expo
EagleNXT unveiled the Altum-PT Pro, a new multispectral, panchromatic and thermal sensor for commercial UAS payloads targeting research and defense applications.
Embraer Delivers 2,000th E-Jet as E195-E2 Milestone Aircraft Goes to Azul
Embraer has delivered its 2,000th E-Jet aircraft, with the milestone E195-E2 going to Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas, marking a significant achievement for the family more than 20 years after its commercial debut.
Air Canada Expands International Network, Adds Five New Destinations
Air Canada is expanding its international route network by launching service to five new destinations while also increasing capacity on existing routes.
UK Government Commits To Boom Refueling For RAF Tankers
The UK government has committed to equipping RAF air-to-air refueling tankers with boom refueling systems to support next-generation Tempest fighter operations.
Shengying Technology introduces H-07 high-speed AI-enabled interceptor drone
Shengying Technology has unveiled the H-07, an AI-enabled high-speed interceptor drone designed for counter-UAS operations, representing a new generation of unmanned systems for detecting and neutralizing hostile drones.
'A new mission starting today': 8 years after launch, BepiColombo begins Mercury arrival
The BepiColombo spacecraft has begun its arrival sequence at Mercury after nearly eight years of interplanetary transit, marking a significant milestone in this joint ESA-JAXA planetary exploration mission.
What Each F-35 Variant Really Costs Right Now
The unit cost of the F-35A fighter jet is increasing 11.5% to $92 million for recent production lots, reflecting evolving pricing across the Joint Strike Fighter family variants.
Canadian Space Agency opens latest smartEarth funding opportunity with up to $3M
The Canadian Space Agency is launching a new funding round offering up to $3 million to Canadian universities for developing applications that leverage satellite data for climate, safety, and resource management.
Powerplant Failures Leading Cause of Fatal Business Aviation Accidents
The National Business Aviation Association's Q2 2026 safety analysis identifies powerplant and component failures as the leading cause of fatal accidents in business aviation operations.
After 2,000 E-Jet Deliveries, What’s Next for Embraer’s Popular Family?
Embraer has delivered 2,000 E-Jets and continues securing orders for its second-generation E2 aircraft family, though the manufacturer faces developmental delays as it advances the program.
Boeing’s $3.1 Million FAA Fine Payment Went Undisclosed
Boeing has paid a $3.1 million FAA penalty for 737 production and safety violations, though the settlement was not previously disclosed publicly.
Honda Aircraft becomes an investor in the operators buying its jets
Honda Aircraft has expanded beyond aircraft sales to become an investor in fractional ownership operators, establishing an acquisition subsidiary to help finance operators purchasing its jets.
Amazon's 83-Pound MK30 Heads To 500 Cities: Parachute Shmarachute
Amazon is deploying its MK30 heavy-lift cargo drone, an 83-pound uncrewed aircraft without parachute recovery, to 500 U.S. cities for commercial delivery operations.
Air Canada Unveils New Summer Routes, Including A321XLR Additions
Air Canada has announced new summer 2027 routes, including additional services utilizing the A321XLR aircraft, expanding its network offering for the upcoming season.
Kalyani Strategic Systems and FN Herstal partner on Indian C-UAS production
Kalyani Strategic Systems and FN Herstal have partnered to develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems production capabilities in India, combining the Indian defence contractor's manufacturing expertise with the Belgian company's technology.
FAA Reaches Milestone With 100th Surface Awareness Initiative System
The FAA has deployed its 100th Surface Awareness Initiative system, which leverages ADS-B data to enable real-time tracking of aircraft and ground vehicles by air traffic controllers in all weather conditions.
How Congress is trying to fund the E-7 Wedgetail program
Congress is working on funding mechanisms for the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control program, which will eventually replace the aging E-3 Sentry in U.S. Air Force operations.
Powering privacy in Premium Economy – Emirates unveils the world’s first electric Premium Economy seat with full-height privacy screen
Emirates has introduced the industry's first electrically-powered Premium Economy seat with full-height privacy screens, rolling out on its newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft to enhance passenger comfort and privacy.
45 years of Horizon Air: Eight employees share why Horizon feels like family
Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines' regional subsidiary, celebrates 45 years of operations since launching in 1981 with two Fokker turboprops, establishing itself as a key regional carrier in the Pacific Northwest.
FLY91’s Bet: Regional Aviation Isn’t Dying Everywhere
FLY91, an Indian regional carrier, has ordered 40 ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft in a bet on regional aviation's continued viability in emerging markets, demonstrating confidence in point-to-point connectivity beyond major hubs.
Canadian Space Agency wants industry input for future lunar resource operations
Canada's space agency is soliciting industry input to assess domestic capabilities in lunar resource extraction and regolith management, informing potential Canadian contributions to future Moon surface infrastructure projects.
FAA Proposes Easing Diabetes Medical Rules
The FAA is proposing regulatory changes that would allow pilots with insulin-free controlled diabetes to obtain medical certificates directly from Aviation Medical Examiners, simplifying the certification process for this group.
Belgium and India partner on local 70mm rocket assembly, wave of industry agreements
Belgium and India have agreed to cooperate on local 70mm rocket assembly, with Belgian officials citing benefits for European supply chain security in rocket production.
Ready for Take-off: Air Canada Expands Global Reach with New Routes and Flights to Asia, Europe and Latin America
Air Canada is expanding its international network with five new destinations and seven new routes across Asia, Europe, and Latin America starting Summer 2027, with increased frequencies on existing markets.
Alaska Adds New Route
Alaska Airlines has launched a new route from San Diego, marking the carrier's 50th destination from that airport.