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Rolls-Royce reported strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, with underlying operating profit reaching £2.53 billion, representing a 46% year-over-year increase, though details on its UltraFan engine program development remain unclear.
UPS is rolling out new digital tools for small businesses to enhance their shipping capabilities and expand its market presence in the small enterprise segment.
Historical profile of Jakob Ackeret, the aeronautical engineer who developed the Mach number concept and pioneered supersonic aerodynamics, foundational to modern high-speed aircraft and spacecraft design.
Airbus delivered 351 aircraft in the first half of 2026 and reported strong growth across commercial, defence, and helicopter divisions, with order backlog exceeding 9,200 aircraft as the company progresses toward full-year targets.
Cessna's Citation CJ3 Gen3 business jet completed its maiden flight from Wichita, reaching 41,000 feet during the nearly two-hour test flight, marking a key development milestone for the next-generation light jet.
The YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft demonstrates advanced capabilities that will inform the development of the F-47 fighter, reshaping modern air combat tactics.
The FAA is proposing to waive certain environmental regulations to accelerate commercial space launch licensing and reduce associated costs, drawing criticism from environmental advocates.
Air traffic controllers at Brussels South Charleroi Airport have announced a strike commencing August 12, citing union demands to Belgium's air navigation service provider Skeyes.
American Airlines and colleagues honored long-serving mechanic Al Blackman, who holds a Guinness World Record for the longest career as an airline mechanic.
Satellite manufacturer K2 Space secured $500 million in Series D funding to expand production capacity toward 100 large spacecraft annually for commercial and defense markets.
The Senate has confirmed a new Pentagon comptroller after an extended 18-month vacancy, alongside approvals for space acquisition officials and leadership for a national security space intelligence agency.
Santa Ana will demonstrate its new police drone-as-first-responder program publicly, despite ongoing concerns about privacy and oversight from the narrowly approved initiative.
Detroit police submitted a $2.2 million federal grant application for a drone-first-responder program without city council approval, facing potential withdrawal after council opposition.
The U.S. Space Force aims to achieve initial operational capability for its airborne moving target indicator system by 2028, with plans for additional refinement in sensor technology and data processing.
Airbus Helicopters delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 tactical transport helicopter to France's defence authority, advancing the country's special operations aviation capabilities.
MTU Aero Engines reports strong revenue growth in H1 2026 backed by robust order books and expanded maintenance services; the company expects to resolve powder-metal-related aircraft on-ground issues by year-end.
The F-22 Raptor's high fuel consumption is examined as a strategic advantage in air combat performance and operational tactics compared to competing aircraft.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for launch in late August, nine months earlier than previously planned, marking progress on the next major flagship observatory.
The U.S. Department of War awarded Hidden Level a $100 million contract to develop passive radar and RF detection technology for counter-unmanned aircraft systems and airspace awareness applications.
The Boeing 777-300 variant underperformed commercially despite offering competitive features, resulting in limited market adoption compared to competing models.
The Boeing 777-300ER, a widely-used long-range wide-body aircraft, faces retirement as airlines evaluate replacement options for this aging fleet type.
Christopher Rocheleau is leaving his role as FAA administrator to return to the National Business Aviation Association as chief operating officer, a position he previously held before leading the agency.
L3Harris Technologies has postponed the initial public offering of its missile business unit to mid-2027, with leadership citing unfavorable market conditions that do not reflect the division's underlying value.
A firefighting helicopter crashed during a training mission in western Argentina, killing seven people aboard the aircraft that was preparing for wildfire suppression operations.
A historical look at the Curtiss Kingbird, a twin-engine airliner that remains largely overlooked in aviation history despite its place in Curtiss aircraft development.
Frontier Airlines reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.28 billion, representing 38% year-over-year growth, though profitability metrics showed adjusted losses per share.
Emirates is removing Viasat satellite connectivity systems from its new Airbus A350 aircraft and standardizing on Starlink instead, reflecting a shift in in-flight internet provider preference for the airline's new wide-body fleet.
Japan has successfully conducted its first operational Tomahawk cruise missile launch from a naval destroyer, marking the nation's entry into long-range missile capability among allied forces.
Rolls-Royce upgraded full-year earnings guidance following a 46% jump in first-half profits, driven by accelerating performance in its engine time-on-wing maintenance program.
Lydian secured $43 million in funding to advance synthetic sustainable aviation fuel development, with plans to build a commercial demonstration facility operational by 2028.