The Affordable Flying Expo 2026 Will Change The Face of MOSAIC
The Affordable Flying Expo 2026 will take place November 13-15 at SUN 'n FUN in Lakeland, Florida, focusing on MOSAIC regulations and new aircraft designs for general aviation.
September 1, 2026
NTSB Prelim: New Glasair Sportsman 2 Plus 2
An experimental Glasair Sportsman 2 Plus 2 aircraft was destroyed in an accident near a canyon in August 2026, with the ADS-B signal lost during the descent.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.30.26)
The FAA is expanding its BEYOND Phase 2 program to integrate drones into airspace, adding up to eight new state and local partners as part of efforts to maintain U.S. aviation leadership.
Chinese YY-20A Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale During Eagles of Civilization 2026 Air Exercises
During the Eagles of Civilization 2026 military exercises, a Chinese YY-20A tanker conducted aerial refueling of an Egyptian Rafale fighter, demonstrating enhanced interoperability between the nations' air forces.
SolitAir expands African network with new routes to Nigeria and Somaliland
SolitAir has expanded its African cargo operations with new routes to Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Hargeisa, Somaliland, bringing its network to 20 destinations across 16 countries and connecting underserved African markets to the Gulf region.
FAA announces test flight with remotely-piloted hybrid-electric cargo flight
The FAA oversaw a demonstration flight of a remotely-piloted hybrid-electric cargo aircraft jointly conducted by Elroy Air and Louisiana's transportation department, showcasing emerging technology for unmanned freight operations.
TAAG Angola Airlines appoints AVIAREPS as General Sales Agent for Europe
TAAG Angola Airlines has appointed AVIAREPS as its General Sales Agent for Europe starting September 2026, tasking the representative with handling reservations, ticketing, sales, and business development across the region.
Menzies Aviation completes largest integration in its history and strengthens US market leadership
Menzies Aviation completed integration of G2 Secure Staff acquisition, combining operations to create a 20,000-person workforce providing ground handling, cargo, and fuel services across 108 U.S. airports.
Terra Drone to develop C-UAS system with interceptors for critical infrastructure
Terra Drone is developing a counter-UAS system with interceptor capabilities designed to defend critical infrastructure against unauthorized drones.
Brussels Airlines marks Dorothea von Boxberg’s departure
Brussels Airlines CEO Dorothea von Boxberg departed after three years leading the airline and over two decades with the Lufthansa Group.
First passenger jet lands at WSI as trials ramp up
Western Sydney Airport completed its first passenger jet landing during test operations, with Jetstar set to operate the inaugural commercial flight to Gold Coast next month.
VSE Corporation acquires Atech Turbine Components
VSE Corporation has acquired Atech Turbine Components, an MRO specialist in hot-section aircraft engine component repair and overhaul based in Massachusetts.
AMAC Aerospace sees strong demand for Bombardier MRO work in Basel
Swiss MRO provider AMAC Aerospace reports strong demand for maintenance and inspection work on Bombardier business jets at its Basel facility.
Qantas and Condor launch new loyalty partnership
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now redeem points on Condor's European and transatlantic route network through a new loyalty partnership between the two airlines.
Jetstar to ramp up Hobart flights from Newcastle
Jetstar is increasing seasonal capacity on its Newcastle-Hobart route by 27 percent, expanding from 22,000 to 28,000 seats for the October 2026 to April 2027 period.
Watch 2 astronauts take 6th-ever all-female spacewalk today
NASA and ESA astronauts Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot are conducting the sixth all-female spacewalk at the International Space Station, continuing progress in astronaut diversity for orbital operations.
August 31, 2026
Australian Aerospace Engineering expands defence MRO capability with New Albury facility
Australian Aerospace Engineering opened a new 1,900-square-metre MRO facility at Albury Airport to expand defence aircraft maintenance and component overhaul capabilities.
Boeing and Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority Collaborate to Advance Pilot Training through Competency-Based Training and Assessment
Boeing's competency-based training and assessment solution has been adopted by Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority, making it the first regulator to implement this pilot training approach.
Bombardier to Acquire MHICA Assets in Mississauga, Ontario, Strengthening Bombardier’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Supply Chain
Bombardier is acquiring MHICA assets in Mississauga, Ontario to expand its manufacturing footprint and strengthen domestic supply chain capabilities.
A high-school student’s idea sent two spiders to a US space station to see whether they could still spin a web with no gravity to hang it from, and they did, building lopsided, confused webs at first before adjusting, and one of the spiders, named Gladys, turned out on return to be male and was renamed Gladstone.
A high school student's experiment sent two spiders to the ISS to study web-spinning in microgravity. The spiders initially built irregular webs before adapting to the weightless environment, demonstrating behavioral flexibility in space conditions.
What to Watch from Trump’s US Space Academy Commission
Trump administration's commission studying the potential establishment of a U.S. Space Academy is developing recommendations, with key focus on defining the academy's mission and scope while seeking congressional input before any final decision.
Air Force Pulls ICBM Testing Device After Finding Likely Carcinogen
The Air Force removed testing equipment used for Minuteman III ICBM validation after detecting potential carcinogenic contamination on some units, prompting a review of the affected devices.
Voorheis Takes Helm of Life Cycle Management Center with $400B Portfolio
Lt. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis has assumed command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, overseeing a $400 billion portfolio and becoming one of the Air Force's senior acquisition leaders responsible for major defense programs.
United Airlines Reports A321XLR Range Falls Short of Airbus Marketing Claims
United Airlines reports that the Airbus A321XLR aircraft achieves less range in actual operations than Airbus marketing specifications claim, which constrains some planned transatlantic service.
Iranian Launchers Struck By U.S. Held Exotic And Highly Concerning Rocket-Delivered Sea Mines
The U.S. military possesses rocket-delivered sea mines that pose significant threats to maritime shipping lanes. The capability raises concerns about potential disruption to critical international trade routes through strategic waterways.
Rohloff clocks in as Textron Aviation president and CEO
Brian Rohloff has been appointed president and CEO of Textron Aviation, drawing on nearly three decades of experience within the company.
Poland Probes Sabotage After Fire At Drone Plant Supplying Ukraine
Polish authorities are investigating a fire at a drone manufacturing facility that supplies components to Ukraine, with suspected sabotage under examination.
Air ambulance provider goes paperless with Ramco
Ornge, a Canadian air ambulance operator, has implemented Ramco Systems' digital task card and mobile maintenance software across its fleet, transitioning from paper-based maintenance processes.
French Polynesian airline Air Moana opens €5 million equity raise to private investors
Air Moana, a French Polynesian airline, is launching an equity fundraising initiative of up to €17 million with support from private investors Fenua Financement and Rattel AERO to fund its expansion.
AAV News in Brief 01 September 2026
ASL Aviation has converted two previously leased Boeing 747-400ERF freighter aircraft into owned assets, strengthening its cargo fleet capabilities.