Classic Aero-TV: Timber Tiger Touts Curtiss Jenny Replicas
Timber Tiger Aircraft, known for Ryan ST replicas, announced Curtiss Jenny replica kits scheduled to ship in October 2023, continuing the company's work in classic aircraft recreation.
September 13, 2026
NTSB Prelim: Piper PA-32-260
NTSB preliminary report on a Piper PA-32-260 that suffered complete engine failure about 10 minutes after cruise establishment near Pinetown, North Carolina on August 6, 2026.
Airborne 09.11.26: Haneda v Pilots, Drones v Firefighters, PAL-V Approvals
Japan strengthens enforcement against private jet pilots at Haneda Airport with a three-strike policy, while news covers drones versus firefighters, PAL-V approvals, special operations Chinooks, and GPS-free navigation developments.
Second drone detected near Brussels Airport, this time with digital detection record
A drone was digitally detected near Brussels Airport for the second consecutive evening, with Skeyes' detection equipment confirming the unmanned aircraft presence alongside visual observation.
On 31 January 1958, Explorer 1, America’s first satellite, began returning a baffling pattern from its Geiger counter: ordinary cosmic-ray counts followed by unexplained zeros. Van Allen’s team suspected the instrument was not failing but saturating under radiation too intense to register; two months later, Explorer 3’s complete recordings confirmed that the apparent silence marked a vast radiation belt surrounding Earth—the first of the belts now bearing Van Allen’s name.
Historical account of how Explorer 1, America's first satellite launched in 1958, discovered the Van Allen radiation belts through anomalous Geiger counter readings that were later confirmed by Explorer 3, marking a significant finding in space exploration.
Stop Bar Lights: A Critical Defence Against Runway Incursions
Stop bar lights are essential safety equipment at airports that help prevent runway incursions by providing clear visual warnings to aircraft and ground vehicles, protecting operations at busy facilities.
UAC signs agreements for 85 Il-114-300 Aircraft in India
United Aircraft Corporation has signed preliminary agreements with Indian aviation companies for 85 Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft, including support for maintenance, training, and local component manufacturing.
Comper Swift Replica ZK-ACG/2 Registered
A homebuilt Comper Swift replica aircraft has been registered in New Zealand with registration ZK-ACG/2. The aircraft features a Revmaster-converted VW engine and was displayed at the 2023 Easter Classic Fighters airshow, with first flight anticipated.
Beginning in 1960, two teachers and their pupils at Kettering Grammar School tracked Soviet spacecraft using a war-surplus radio receiver. In 1966, the unusual orbits of Kosmos 112 and later satellites allowed them to pinpoint a secret launch site at Plesetsk, roughly 800 kilometres north of Moscow—17 years before the Soviet Union officially acknowledged the cosmodrome existed.
In the 1960s, amateur observers at a British grammar school used war-surplus radio equipment to track Soviet spacecraft and successfully identified the Plesetsk cosmodrome's location through orbital analysis—years before official Soviet disclosure.
WepTac, Hybrid Air Vehicles plan joint venture for Sentinel Hawk
WepTac and Hybrid Air Vehicles plan a US-focused joint venture to develop and produce the Sentinel Hawk, a military variant of HAV's Airlander hybrid aircraft for US surveillance and communications operations.
September 12, 2026
Korean Air to roll out Starlink Wi-Fi
Korean Air will introduce complimentary Starlink-based in-flight Wi-Fi service beginning September 15, enabling passengers to access high-speed broadband connectivity during flights.
Vietjet, CFM International exploring engine MRO deal
Vietjet and CFM International have signed a Letter of Intent to explore establishing an in-house engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability for Vietjet's aircraft fleet.
Flair Airlines partners with Lufthansa Technik on engine and digital services
Flair Airlines has signed a 15-year exclusive maintenance and digital services agreement with Lufthansa Technik for its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.
Flexjet unveils first private terminal in Europe at Farnborough
Flexjet opened a new $34 million private terminal at Farnborough Airport in the UK, marking the company's first dedicated European facility for business aviation operations.
AAV News in Brief 13 September 2026
JCB Aero expanded its MRO capabilities after receiving FAA Part 145 maintenance approval, enhancing its aircraft repair and overhaul service offerings.
Europe’s commercial launch sector picking up the pace
European commercial spaceflight companies are accelerating their activities, with several notable developments occurring in September including progress from launch provider Isar Aerospace.
DJI SDR Transmission 2 Hits Amsterdam. US Crews Still Can't Buy It
DJI has unveiled its SDR Transmission 2 system at IBC Amsterdam, with pricing announced for September 17. The technology remains unavailable to US operators due to FCC restrictions.
Ukraine drone deal: Public debt, private interests
Why should Canadians accept another industrial success story before Ottawa demonstrates the cost and national return? Ukraine drone deal: Canada is committing public resources while contractors gain business opportunities. Those are not equivalent benefits. On September 10, 2026, Prime Minister Mark…
How 9/11 changed aviation forever: from airport checkpoints to the cockpit door
A retrospective examining how the 9/11 attacks transformed commercial aviation security practices over the past 25 years, including passenger screening, baggage procedures, cockpit access controls, and airline-government cooperation.
Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Fires UAV-300 Air-Launched Ballistic Missile for the First Time
Turkey's Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle successfully conducted its first live firing of the UAV-300 air-launched ballistic missile, marking a significant capability milestone for the indigenous platform.
Ryanair adds five Swedish routes but warns rising charges could threaten future growth
Ryanair is expanding its Swedish operations for winter 2026 with five new routes and an additional Boeing 737 based at Stockholm Arlanda, projecting a 16% passenger increase to 4.6 million annually. The airline cautions that rising airport charges could impede future growth plans.
KLM’s early Norwich–Amsterdam flight cancelled for second consecutive day
KLM cancelled its early morning Norwich-Amsterdam flight for the second consecutive day, citing local government or air traffic control measures as the reason for the disruption.
The Weekly Close: Telesat and Maritime Launch lead a broad rally
Canadian space companies Telesat and Maritime Launch led market gains this week, with Isar Aerospace achieving its first orbital flight ahead of operations at Spaceport Nova Scotia.
Amazon Drone Lands Itself Beside a Baton Rouge Road, Two Months In
An Amazon MK30 delivery drone autonomously landed itself beside a road in Baton Rouge during stormy weather, with no damage reported. The incident marks an operational milestone for Amazon's drone delivery program.
Lockheed Martin’s Latest Teaser Hints at Vectis Update
Lockheed Martin's latest teaser hints at a forthcoming announcement regarding Vectis, its Group 5 Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with imagery suggesting new developments in the Skunk Works project.
Lockheed Martin Teases New Announcement for Vectis CCA
Lockheed Martin is preparing to announce new developments regarding its Vectis Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), a Group 5 unmanned system under development by Skunk Works.
skeyes confirms drone was visually spotted at Brussels Airport, triggering safety procedure
A drone was confirmed to have been visually spotted at Brussels Airport on September 11, prompting a safety procedure that briefly disrupted operations for approximately 25 minutes during the evening.
Amerijet Boeing 767 suffers substantial fuselage damage after hard landing in Guatemala
An Amerijet Boeing 767 cargo aircraft sustained significant structural damage during a hard landing at Guatemala City airport, leaving the aircraft grounded pending repairs and investigation.
Anthropic Catches Russians Using Claude to Code Self-Targeting Drones
Anthropic reported that Russian developers misused its Claude AI system to develop autonomous drone swarm software capable of independent target selection, including human targets, without human oversight.
Ukraine claims first-ever battle between naval drones
Ukraine's Navy reported destroying a Russian unmanned surface vessel using its own Sargan-3000 drone boat in the Black Sea, claiming the first documented combat engagement between autonomous naval vessels.