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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.
On 28 October the Netherlands announced a EUR500 million military aid package for Ukraine focused on air defence and drones. Systems from Intelic are part of the package.
SpaceX has completed a static fire of all six engines on the Starship upper stage assigned to the 15th test flight. The test keeps the company on schedule for a possible launch next month.
Swisslog's TransLogic has agreed to market Matternet's M3 delivery drone to about 2,300 hospitals across North America. However, the M3 still lacks FAA certification, and flights are not expected before late 2027.
Senator Rick Scott opposes DJI's and Autel Robotics' appeals against their placement on the FCC's Covered List. He argues that years of US investigation into the Chinese drone makers already justify the national security restrictions.
United Airlines is launching a new round of inflight meals with Chef's Table, the brand behind the Netflix series, from November 1. The rotation adds 30 dishes created by 11 chefs from ten cities.
The Pentagon plans to choose a location for a new US base by June 2027, with four key requirements guiding the decision. Dale Marks, assistant secretary of defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, outlined the effort to Breaking Defense.
Vietnam Airlines won the World's Best Culinary Airline 2026 title at the World Culinary Awards, which are linked to the World Travel Awards. It is the first Asian carrier to receive the honour for its in-flight dining.
Honeywell Aerospace is investing $500 million in a 300,000 sq ft factory in Tempe, Arizona, near its headquarters. The highly automated plant will help meet rising demand from commercial aviation and defence customers.
Panasonic Avionics' technical services unit has opened a line maintenance facility at Western Sydney International airport. It is the company's 14th line-maintenance location worldwide.
Bosnian air navigation provider BHANSA has opened a tender worth about €204,700 for a feasibility study on building a new control tower at Sarajevo Airport. Bids are due December 8.
Saab and General Atomics have flight-tested Saab's LoyalEye airborne early-warning radar on an MQ-9B drone. During the trial the radar tracked air and maritime targets at long range.
At TIACA's Air Cargo Forum 2026, Etihad Cargo and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership agreed an MoU to boost airfreight links and air cargo-related trade between the airline's network and the US state.
Lessor Patriot Dynamics has ordered six spare engines from CFM International: three LEAP-1As for the A320neo family and three LEAP-1Bs for the 737 MAX. It is the first direct purchase deal between the two companies.
Virgin Galactic has revealed Apeiron, its newest spaceship, named after the ancient Greek idea of the boundless. The company also pushed the start of commercial flights back to the second quarter of 2027.
Airbus says it is fairly confident of reaching about 870 aircraft deliveries in 2026. After handing over 547 jets by the end of September, it must deliver roughly 323 more in the fourth quarter.
Component specialist AJW Group has agreed a long-term deal with Airbus, making the manufacturer its preferred partner for maintaining and repairing avionics and radome parts across AJW's global network.
A European Cockpit Association survey indicates roughly three-quarters of European pilots have fallen asleep while on duty, pointing to ongoing difficulties in managing fatigue-related safety risks.
DAE-owned MRO provider Joramco in Amman will start winter maintenance on Condor's fleet under a five-year deal with the German carrier, beginning with the arrival of an Airbus A330neo next week.
Wireless power company Reach Power says it has kept an autonomous drone flying for 10 hours using power beamed over a distance, which it calls a first in demonstrating persistent UAS operations without battery swaps.
SPH Engineering has released version 6.3 of its UgCS drone flight planning software, adding terrain-following control to help operators coordinate flights, sensor settings and calibration maneuvers in large-scale LiDAR survey missions.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has followed up on a Call for Information it held from January to March 2026, which gathered industry input to shape future rulemaking on air traffic services.