Schiess Swears in as New Space Force Chief: ‘We Must Grow with Intention’
Gen. Douglas Schiess took over as Chief of Space Operations, leading the U.S. Space Force and succeeding Gen. B. Chance Saltzman.
September 3, 2026
Brussels Airlines crews may decline Tel Aviv duties under ‘unfit to fly’ procedure
Brussels Airlines has agreed to allow pilots and cabin crew to decline Tel Aviv operations using the airline's 'unfit to fly' procedure without penalty, following union negotiations.
DJI Tells FCC Its 'Military-Grade' Drone Ban Was Invented In-House
DJI challenged the FCC's military-grade drone classification categories in a regulatory filing, arguing the definitions were created internally by the FCC rather than endorsed by U.S. security agencies.
airBaltic agrees terms for up to €257 million in interim financing
airBaltic secured up to €257 million in interim financing from bondholders and third-party providers to support its restructuring program.
GAO Urges FAA Review Of A&P Testing Barrier
The GAO has called for an FAA review of testing barriers affecting high school aircraft maintenance students, who face additional prerequisites before taking the FAA's general knowledge exam.
Berlin BER evacuates Terminal 1 over suspected hazardous substance
Berlin Brandenburg Airport evacuated Terminal 1 after authorities were alerted to a potentially hazardous substance. A hazmat response was initiated and the public area cleared as investigators worked to identify the material.
Swedavia airports record 3% passenger growth in August
Swedavia's ten Swedish airports handled over 3.3 million passengers in August 2026, marking a 3% year-on-year increase driven primarily by international travel returning to pre-pandemic levels.
B-52s Deploy for Bomber Task Force to Australia’s New BUFF Base
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers deployed to a northern Australian air base as part of a bomber task force, demonstrating U.S. military capability to project force across the Pacific region.
Study Finds Collegiate Pilots Neutral on UAS Autonomy
A survey of collegiate pilots shows they remain neutral regarding autonomous unmanned aircraft operating nearby, with autonomy levels not significantly affecting their comfort flying in shared airspace.
Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Russian Black Sea Resort Town Of Sochi For The First Time
Ukrainian autonomous naval drones conducted their first attack on Russian-held Black Sea port infrastructure at Sochi, expanding the operational reach of Kyiv's drone boat campaign.
Quality Issues on Airbus A330-900 Results in Delayed Deliveries
Airbus reported quality defects on the A330-900's horizontal tailplane, resulting in zero aircraft deliveries during the reported period.
United Shows Off New Mountain-Themed Livery
United Airlines unveiled a new mountain-themed livery design applied to an Embraer E175 regional jet.
First USAF F-15EX To Be Based In Japan Departs Boeing’s St. Louis Plant
The first F-15EX fighter jet destined for deployment in Japan departed Boeing's St. Louis manufacturing facility as the USAF program addresses future support challenges.
2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do
The BepiColombo mission is nearing Mercury arrival after eight years of spaceflight, where it will separate into two spacecraft to conduct scientific research on the innermost planet.
DHS Secretary Lauds Pilots of Coast Guard C-37A After Emergency Landing
Pilots of a Coast Guard C-37A military transport aircraft received recognition for successfully executing an emergency landing while carrying DHS leadership.
South African regulator pulls approval for Airlink flypast after ‘concerns’ appear from previous one
South Africa's aviation regulator withdrew approval for Airlink's third rugby flypast after safety concerns arose from a previous low-altitude pass over a stadium that generated international attention.
To counter China, America’s next CCA needs a different mission
A defense policy analyst argues that future combat aircraft (CCAs) development should prioritize both defensive and offensive capabilities to effectively counter potential Chinese military threats.
Has Emirates Unveiled The Best Premium Economy Seat To Date?
Emirates has introduced a new premium economy seat offering that may represent a significant advancement in cabin product design within the premium economy market segment.
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.
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.