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NASA released a Hubble image of a barred spiral galaxy that also shows a gravitational lensing feature. It is one of many lensing observations Hubble is making to lay groundwork for science with the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled Canada's first national security strategy in more than two decades. The plan aims to make the country more self-reliant and better able to withstand outside pressure amid a changed global security environment.
Leonardo DRS raised its 2026 outlook after Q3 revenue rose 11% year over year to about $1.07 billion. Demand for tactical radars, naval power and propulsion systems, and space sensors drove the gain, and orders outpaced sales to lift its backlog to a record $5.6 billion.
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator is pausing flight testing to fly across the US to a NASA air show in Florida. The aircraft has completed more than 40 test flights so far.
A Saudi Defense Ministry photo from King Khalid Air Base, near the Yemen border, appears to show a Pakistan Air Force member and a Royal Bahraini Air Force fighter pilot at the base, according to open-source analysts at OSINTWarfare.
North Haven's first selectman says no decision on Amazon's proposed drone delivery operation in the Connecticut town will come before 2027, although the state environmental agency's federal review timeline points to an earlier November date.
This analysis argues that NATO should treat Russia's Kaliningrad exclave as more than a Suwałki Gap problem. It says drones and long-range precision weapons from the territory put security risks well beyond Europe's frontline states.
Philippine Airlines has picked IBS Software's iCargo platform to replace its existing cargo system. The rollout will cover the carrier's domestic and international cargo operations as part of a wider modernisation effort.
U.S. Army soldiers and Air Force airmen at Grafenwoehr, Germany, are training on RD-SUADS, a palletized counter-drone system built by Trust Automation. The exercise also tests how joint training between the services can work.
A Texas airport is considering a $500 permit for pilots who bring their own fuel onto the field to refuel their aircraft. The fee would apply to fuels such as mogas and unleaded avgas.
GE Aerospace has approved NYCO's Turbonycoil 600 synthetic turbine oil for the GEnx-1B, which powers most Boeing 787s. The approval follows in-service trials with Air France.
TAAG Angola Airlines will start flying between Luanda's Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport and Praia, Cape Verde, in December. The carrier says the route will serve communities with ties to both countries.
Rauma Marine Constructions has floated out the third of four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy. Three of the service's largest warships in decades are now in the water.
The Sheridan Pilots Association in Wyoming will hold its third annual Bighorn Poker Run fundraiser on November 14, a regional event for general aviation pilots.
Delta Air Lines and Thompson Aero Seating explain how they developed Delta's new Delta One business class seat. The design draws on a decade of customer feedback, adds accessibility features and offers a spa-inspired seating position.
Panasonic Avionics has sold 500,000 Astrova in-flight entertainment systems, making it the company's fastest-adopted IFE product. Panasonic has also expanded its Osaka-Kadoma factory to raise Astrova production capacity six-fold.
Ground handler Menzies Aviation has added AI tools to its MORSE safety management system to make safety reports and investigations more accurate and consistent. Its teams logged nearly 47,000 hazards worldwide in 2025, a 29% increase.
Airbus and Air France-KLM have finalized a joint venture that will provide component support to A350 operators worldwide. The partnership is slated to begin operations in 2026.
Latvian carrier airBaltic plans to cut about 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew in its latest cost-saving push. The Latvian Aviation Union is involved in the process.
AERION has named César Penciolelli to head its global airline partnerships and commercial development from 1 October 2026. His remit spans much of the company's commercial activity, with a core focus on working directly with airlines.
After years of pilot complaints, Signature Aviation is simplifying the fees it charges aircraft visiting its FBOs. It is also limiting surcharges during special events.
Singapore Airlines is upgrading its KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system. The changes include 4K seatback screens, spatial audio, a redesigned interface and a new wellness planner feature.
The University of Bologna has opened IRIS, a reconfigurable VR CAVE facility. It supports research on aircraft cabin interior design, passenger comfort, full-scale digital prototyping, interfaces and training.
United Airlines is adding a new route to Bermuda, expanding its service to the island, with flights scheduled to start in April 2027.
The EU-funded FACT project, co-financed by the European Defence Fund, held its final demonstration in Riga. It showed a federated test range that can check the cyber security of counter-drone radar systems remotely.
Leeham News concludes its series on a possible factory-built A330neo freighter by examining what Boeing could offer as a competing widebody cargo aircraft, weighing the A330-900F case against Boeing's options.
A CDC order tied to the Ebola outbreak requires every passenger on U.S.-bound international flights to sign a health attestation before boarding. The rule covers Part 91 and Part 135 business aviation operators, who have only days to comply.
An accident investigation concluded that a pilot landed with the landing gear still retracted. The probable cause was the pilot unintentionally failing to extend the gear before touchdown.
Sentrycs is offering its portable Ranger counter-UAS system at a fixed price of USD99,000, with three years of maintenance included. The package is aimed at US states and territories looking to strengthen their defences against drones.
Ethiopia has taken delivery of its first Sukhoi Su-35 fighters from Russia and reportedly intends to buy the S-400 surface-to-air missile system, a significant boost to its air power and air defence capabilities.