AFI KLM E&M and Air Corsica expand LEAP-1A support agreement
AFI KLM E&M and Air Corsica extended their maintenance support agreement for the airline's CFM LEAP-1A engines across multiple years, underscoring continued aftermarket service demand.
September 2, 2026
United Airlines Drops 10 Regional Routes From Chicago O'Hare as Capacity Pressures Mount
United Airlines is eliminating 10 regional routes from Chicago O'Hare as the airline manages capacity constraints, affecting service to several destinations.
Scaling Drone Operations Will Require More Than Part 108
FAA officials discussed regulatory and airspace modernization challenges for scaling commercial drone operations, highlighting the need for coordinated approaches to regulation, information sharing, airspace management, and security alongside beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) framework development.
Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force
Ukraine's F-16 fighter fleet faces critical ammunition shortages, forcing air force personnel to urgently monitor incoming missile deliveries to ensure availability before Russian aerial attacks.
Venezuela Earthquakes Show the Power of Drones, and the Challenge of a Crowded Sky
Drones played a critical role in Venezuela's earthquake response for rescue and damage assessment, but coordinating multiple aircraft during disaster operations presents significant operational challenges.
Coast Guard Plane Carrying Senator Mullin Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure
A U.S. Coast Guard aircraft carrying a senator and government officials safely completed an emergency landing after experiencing engine failure during a border patrol operation.
Utah SAR Captain To FCC: Your Drone Ban Will Cost American Lives
A Utah search-and-rescue pilot argued to the FCC that proposed drone restrictions would endanger lives, claiming no domestic alternatives match their current equipment. He challenged regulators to evaluate his team's capabilities before finalizing rules.
US and Iran Trade Strikes as Fighting Resumes in Gulf
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes against Iranian targets in early September, with President Trump indicating readiness for additional operations. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks, escalating military tensions in the Gulf region.
AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare linking Asia and Europe
AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines have established a codeshare agreement connecting Southeast Asia with Europe via Istanbul, initially offering routes from Kuala Lumpur to London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich, and Athens.
LOT to acquire two Boeing 787-9s from Virgin Atlantic in 2027
LOT Polish Airlines will acquire two used Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Virgin Atlantic in 2027, bolstering its long-haul capacity for peak summer travel periods.
American Airlines unveils premium-heavy Boeing 777-300ER cabin
American Airlines has retrofitted its first Boeing 777-300ER with an expanded Flagship Suite Business cabin featuring 70 premium seats with privacy doors and enhanced amenities, replacing the previous First Class configuration on international routes.
FCC Drone Ban Comments Close Tonight. Here's What I Filed
The FCC is accepting public comments on drone regulation in docket 26-189, with deadline approaching for stakeholders to submit positions on proposed rules.
Rocket Lab’s Hungry Hippo completes testing
Rocket Lab has completed testing of Hungry Hippo, a component for its Neutron launch vehicle, which the company aims to debut by year-end.
Luxair receives first two owned Boeing 737-8 aircraft
Luxembourg-based airline Luxair has received its first two owned Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of a €1 billion fleet modernization program that will ultimately include nine Embraer and 12 Boeing jets.
South African CAA Investigating 50-Foot Stadium Flyover
South Africa's aviation authority is investigating an incident involving two Airlink jets that flew dangerously low, passing within 50 feet of a crowded stadium during what appears to be an unauthorized flyover.
Perseverance reached Mars for about $2.7 billion, while a crewed expedition could cost hundreds of billions because humans require years of life support, protection, supplies and a way home—although the frequently quoted $500 billion figure is only a rough historical estimate, not a settled NASA price tag.
Analysis comparing robotic Mars mission costs with potential crewed expedition expenses, noting that human missions require substantially more resources for life support, landing, ascent, and return capabilities.
Embraer delivers 2,000th E-Jet to Azul
Embraer delivered its 2,000th E-Jet aircraft, an E195-E2 to Brazilian airline Azul, marking a major milestone for one of the world's three most successful commercial jet families.
GE wins deals for F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test
GE Aerospace secured contracts valued up to $2.9 billion for F414 engine components and a hypersonic test vehicle for the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit.
TUI fly Netherlands Boeing 787 diverts to Düsseldorf over medical emergency
A TUI fly Netherlands Boeing 787-8 diverted to Düsseldorf Airport during a flight from Mombasa to Amsterdam after a passenger experienced a medical emergency.
Dronamics to shape the integration of large drones into European airspace
Europe is progressing on integrating large drones into its airspace, with Dronamics contributing to regulatory and operational standards for unmanned aircraft operations.
China's private, reusable Pallas-1 rocket aces debut launch (video)
Galactic Energy's Pallas-1 reusable rocket successfully completed its maiden orbital launch, marking progress in China's commercial spaceflight sector.
What Boeing Outproducing Airbus in August Portends?
Boeing surpassed Airbus in monthly aircraft production during August 2026, marking a significant shift after Airbus maintained production leadership for over six years.
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Enhances its VNS01 Visual Navigation System with Terrain Referenced Navigation (TRN) and Satellite Map Matching for Precision GNSS-Denied Operations
UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía upgraded the VNS01 Visual Navigation System with terrain-referenced navigation and satellite map-matching capabilities for improved autonomous operation in GNSS-denied environments.
Army awards first-ever laser production contract to AV, with $465M value
The U.S. Army has awarded AV Aerospace Systems a $465 million contract for the first-ever production of directed-energy laser systems for military use.
FAA Denies Hawaii Helicopter Operator’s Bid to Resume Ocean Jumps
The FAA has rejected a Hawaii helicopter operator's request to resume ocean jump tours where passengers would leap from aircraft at altitudes of 10-35 feet, citing safety concerns.
Doubling of F-15EX Fleet Comes with Risks for USAF to Manage: New Pentagon Report
A Pentagon report flags potential risks and management challenges associated with the U.S. Air Force's plan to more than double its F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet procurement.
DJI Fills Its Vegas Booth With Drones The FCC Proposed Banning
DJI's booth at the Commercial UAV Expo features drones that would be classified as military-grade under proposed FCC regulations, with comment period closing today on the proposed definitions.
WATCH: Regent Electric Seaglider Prototype Makes First Crewed Flight
Regent has conducted the first crewed flight of its electric seaglider prototype, marking the transition to human trials in the final phase of development for the innovative maritime aircraft.
Southwest Airlines Is Going Premium with Its First Airport Lounges
Southwest Airlines is expanding into the airport lounge market for the first time, with plans to open four premium lounges in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville starting in 2027.
USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for First Full Port Stop Since November 2025
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in Thailand after 286 days at sea and nearly seven months of operations in the region, marking the deployment's first full port stop.