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FIATA and WiseTech Global extended their partnership for three years, with WiseTeat becoming a Gold Partner. The collaboration aims to enhance digitalization and operational efficiency in global freight forwarding and air cargo logistics.
Agile Space Industries completed a 20,500-square-foot expansion of its Durango headquarters, marking growth in the space technology and manufacturing sector.
China's Tiangong space station will be visible to the naked eye from the US this week, offering an observable alternative to the International Space Station for skywatchers.
Article explains how pilots establish personal minimums beyond basic instructor requirements, using risk management techniques to enhance flight safety and decision-making.
Atlas Air acquired a majority stake in Air Atlanta and established a leasing arrangement, potentially positioning itself to develop in-house maintenance capabilities for its widebody freighter fleet and enhance operational value.
Lufthansa Technical Training received German military aviation authority certification as a DEMAR 147 training organization, enabling it to provide military aircraft maintenance training qualifications.
Procharter arranged an Antonov AN-124 heavy-lift charter transporting aerospace cargo in specialized containers from New Zealand to the United States, demonstrating critical air logistics support for the aerospace industry.
Transense Technologies and GE Aerospace's Unison collaboration has advanced torque-sensing technology for hybrid-electric propulsion, enabling milestone flights above 30,000 feet and across the Atlantic.
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on its 35th reuse flight, continuing the deployment of the company's satellite internet constellation.
euroAtlantic Airways has leased an Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft from Jackson Square Aviation to expand its long-haul capabilities and support growth in ACMI and charter operations.
DHL Supply Chain has secured a three-year ground handling contract with SAS Scandinavian Airlines at Manchester Airport, providing baggage handling, aircraft loading, and customer services for up to five daily flights.
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates have renewed their maintenance contract, with Lufthansa Technik's Philippines facility continuing to perform heavy checks on Emirates' Airbus A380 fleet under a multi-year agreement.
Sweden is considering equipping its new frigates with French long-range cruise missiles as part of a €4.3 billion naval procurement program.
Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have partnered to integrate Remote ID intelligence into a unified airspace management platform for commercial drone operators seeking centralized operational data.
Shield AI's Tracker counter-UAS software has been licensed by L3Harris Technologies for integration with their VAMPIRE counter-drone platform, expanding defensive capabilities.
AFI KLM E&M and Air Corsica have signed a multi-year maintenance agreement covering nine LEAP-1A engines powering Air Corsica's A320neo fleet, representing a significant MRO contract win.
Ibom Air, a Nigerian carrier, took delivery of its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft at Mirabel, advancing its fleet modernization program.
A November 2025 geomagnetic storm caused GPS positioning errors exceeding 10 metres across parts of the continental US, with potential seasonal implications for precision agriculture and satellite-dependent operations.
All Nippon Airways and Airbus have partnered on an ab-initio pilot training program to prepare new pilots for ANA Group and affiliated carriers, starting candidates from zero flight experience through full licensing.
The CARICOM eAPIS portal, used by operators for aviation procedures documentation, is being discontinued as of September 30.
U.S. military demonstrates counter-UAS directed-energy laser system to combat cartel use of unmanned aircraft for smuggling and surveillance operations.
CubCrafters unveiled the Carbon Cub UL general aviation aircraft powered by a new 160-horsepower Rotax 916 iS engine in partnership announcement.
Airborne digest covering aerospace industry developments including new aircraft certifications, avionics upgrades, commercial acquisitions, and testing of the Gripen F fighter variant.
NTSB preliminary investigation into a Piper PA-22 accident near Chitina, Alaska in July 2026 where the aircraft impacted a riverbank in a left-wing-low attitude, resulting in destruction.
Etihad Airways upgrades its Gothenburg-Abu Dhabi service from seasonal to year-round operation due to strong passenger demand exceeding initial projections.
Ryanair reports 6% passenger growth in August 2026 to 22.2 million travelers, though Mount Etna eruptions caused over 400 flight cancellations and prompted revised annual forecasts.
TOTAL TECHNIC expanded its maintenance network by obtaining UK CAA Part-145 certification, enabling line maintenance services at UK airports alongside existing EASA approvals.
Ukraine's defence minister requests €27 billion in additional European funding to expand domestic drone production and air defence capabilities.
Ukraine's president warns international airlines that Russian airspace poses serious safety risks due to ongoing drone operations, urging carriers to avoid the region.
Anduril Industries receives a $65 million US Army contract to produce and integrate hardware and mission systems for the TITAN tactical intelligence platform.