NASA Taps Blue Origin for Mars Communications Network
NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract to develop a telecommunications network system for Mars operations and exploration missions.
September 3, 2026
StandardAero opens Winnipeg facility expansion
StandardAero expanded its Winnipeg facility by 70,000 square feet to enhance MRO and component repair capabilities for airline and military customers, with focus on GE CF34 and CFM56 engine support.
PLD Space, HyImpulse Close Major Extension Rounds
European launch providers PLD Space (Spain) and HyImpulse Technologies (Germany) secured major funding extensions to advance their commercial spaceflight development programs.
La Caisse and SMBC Aviation Capital expand Maple Aircraft leasing platform to $3 bn
La Caisse and SMBC Aviation Capital are doubling their Maple Aircraft leasing platform capacity to $3 billion to finance fuel-efficient aircraft through 2029.
NSW Shark Drones Log 750 Sightings in 8 Weeks as 51 Nets Go Back In
Surf Life Saving NSW operates 73 drones across 97 beaches for coastal monitoring, logging 750 shark sightings over eight weeks in support of public safety operations.
Celine Dion, Shakira and Formula 1 boost travel demand to Paris and Madrid
Major entertainment and sporting events in Paris and Madrid are driving increased air travel demand this autumn, with international flight searches to Paris rising during Celine Dion's concert residency.
Embraer celebrates delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet
Embraer delivered its 2,000th E-Jet aircraft, an E195-E2, to Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas. The milestone represents two decades of the E-Jets family's commercial success since 2004.
FLY91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s in $1 billion fleet expansion
Indian regional carrier FLY91 ordered 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops valued at approximately $1 billion, with deliveries between 2027-2032. ATR noted this as its largest firm order in nearly a decade.
Watch India launch its 1st geosynchronous Earth-imaging satellite today
India is launching its first geosynchronous Earth-imaging satellite, marking the country's initial attempt at placing an observation satellite in this orbital type.
Fly91’s 40-aircraft ATR order signals India’s next regional aviation push
Fly91 has placed one of ATR's largest single orders for 40 turboprop aircraft, signalling significant expansion in India's regional aviation market targeting smaller cities.
KLN delivers sustained growth in revenue and core net profit
KLN Logistics Group reported 10% revenue growth to HK$29.85 billion in H1 2026, with International Freight Forwarding division achieving 12% growth driven by double-digit increases in air and ocean freight volumes.
ST Engineering iDirect demonstrates multi-waveform 5G NTN modem
ST Engineering iDirect demonstrated its INT3000 modem prototype supporting 5G NR-NTN and DVB-S2X satellite communications, showcased at the European Space Agency.
JCB Aero achieves Boeing Part 145 certification
JCB Aero, an MRO facility in France, has obtained Boeing Part 145 certification, expanding its maintenance and repair capabilities beyond its existing Airbus operations since launching services in late 2024.
The Sun Sets on Compass Call: The EC-130H Flies for the Final Time
The U.S. Air Force's EC-130H Compass Call aircraft has completed its final flight after more than 40 years of service, with the last sortie departing Davis-Monthan AFB on September 2, 2026.
FLY91 places major order for 40 ATR 72-600
FLY91 has ordered 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops worth approximately $1 billion, marking ATR's largest firm order in nearly a decade. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2032.
JetBlue’s BlueFirst Will Be an Instant Money Maker
JetBlue is introducing BlueFirst, a new premium cabin product designed to replace its Mint offering. Unlike the fully-flat Mint configuration, BlueFirst is tailored for broader deployment across JetBlue's route network beyond long-haul transcontinental flights.
ASL Airlines Australia selects Acron Aviation CTS
ASL Airlines Australia has extended its partnership with Acron Aviation for Boeing 737 type-rating pilot training through 2028 under a preferred supplier agreement.
Why U.S. Airlines Are Betting Big on Europe in 2027
United and American Airlines are expanding transatlantic service to Europe in 2027, leveraging the Airbus A321XLR narrow-body aircraft to enhance their European route network.
Thai Airways selects CHAMP’s cargo management suite Cargospot neo to enhance their service levels and customer experience
Thai Airways International has adopted CHAMP Cargosystems' Cargospot neo platform to modernize its cargo operations and improve service delivery and customer experience.
New DHL-Absa partnership opens global trade opportunities for African small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
DHL and Absa Group have partnered to expand DHL's GoTrade programme across Sub-Saharan Africa, creating trade opportunities for regional small and medium-sized enterprises.
K9 unit flown by Emirates SkyCargo to Zimbabwe begins frontline operations
Emirates SkyCargo transported two specialist conservation dogs from London to Zimbabwe via Dubai in partnership with UK charity Dogs 4 Wildlife, where they have begun operational duties.
Rocket issues delay 1st-ever private mission to Venus: 'We are awaiting Neutron readiness'
Rocket Lab's Neutron launch vehicle continues to experience delays, pushing back the scheduled launch of the first private mission to Venus. Despite setbacks, the mission team remains optimistic about proceeding once the rocket achieves readiness.
AnimaWings selects SAMCO for Airbus A220 maintenance
AnimaWings has appointed SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance as its base maintenance provider for Airbus A220 aircraft, expanding their existing partnership to support the airline's fleet operations.
CSafe launches reusable thermal cover for pharmaceutical airfreight
CSafe has introduced a reusable thermal container designed for pharmaceutical air cargo shipments, capable of holding multiple pallets while maintaining controlled temperature ranges for sensitive medical products.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.01.26)
The U.S. Air Force is transitioning from the UH-1N Huey to the MH-139 helicopter for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile security operations after decades of service.
Airborne-Innovation 09.01.26: Space Telescope, Drone Testing, US Space Academy
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched successfully on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and is heading toward its operational position; the briefing also covers drone testing and spaceflight industry developments.
Highlights And New Features Coming For The 2026 NBAA-BACE
The 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition will feature new aircraft displays and exhibitors, along with enhanced programming and experiences for the business aviation community.
AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-433, G-ONEE
The AAIB is investigating a Boeing 747-433 incident where water intrusion caused loss of AC power and icing resulted in unreliable airspeed readings shortly after departure from London Heathrow on February 8, 2024.
European Flyers begins fleet renewal with first Tecnam P2010 TDI
European Flyers has received its first Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics as part of a 12-aircraft fleet modernisation for pilot training in Spain.
Defense drone maker Easy Aerial raises $20 million for expansion
Easy Aerial, a US defense drone manufacturer, secured $20 million in Series B funding to expand production capacity and international operations amid growing demand for autonomous aerial intelligence systems.