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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.
Saudi Arabian Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnerships with Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic, enabling passengers to access approximately 30 additional destinations throughout North America.
A Chinese destroyer's interaction with a U.S. unmanned surface vessel underscores emerging challenges in naval operations, as proliferating autonomous systems require updated military rules of engagement.
The AOPA Air Safety Institute released an accident investigation case study examining a fatal 2019 Piper Saratoga crash, highlighting how instrument rating decay, fatigue, and poor weather conditions led to pilot disorientation during night operations.
The U.S. Army has established a new testing facility to advance air defense system integration by removing software restrictions from manufacturers, enabling more flexible development and interoperability of defense systems.
Universal Weather published a business aviation guide for summer 2026 European parking, detailing airport constraints, coastal tightening patterns, and operational disruption factors.
Textron Aviation's next-generation Cessna CJ3 light business jet completed its first test flight, with certification targeted for 2027 alongside an updated M2 variant.
Analysis of the structural design features that make the A-10 Warthog effective for close air support operations, examining its offensive and defensive capabilities.
The U.S. Air Force's 355th Wing conducted the final A-10C Thunderbolt II flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, marking the end of A-10 operations at that installation.
NordSpace Ventures invested in North Vector Dynamics to combine orbital propulsion capabilities with advanced interceptor and hypersonic missile technology development programs.
Leonardo DRS announced a $450 million acquisition of software company Raft to expand its technology portfolio and service offerings to customers in the defence sector.
The FAA has released its final transition plan for phasing out leaded avgas in general aviation, maintaining the 2030 target date while deferring specifics on implementation timelines for different regions including Alaska.
The FCC proposes new regulatory categories for drones that could restrict foreign military-grade systems, but the rules may inadvertently affect civilian agricultural spray aircraft and raise broader policy questions.
Flyde launches drone delivery service to anchored yachts off the French Riviera starting August 1, offering cargo transport via winch at €57 per flight.
Avtopia, a new digital platform for the aviation industry, launched to connect pilots with resources and businesses while offering an aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support service for grounded aircraft owners.
A DJI Avata 2 drone assisted in safely guiding an escaped Angus bull out of a ravine near Interstate 40 in North Carolina.
NOAA is expanding its weather forecasting capabilities by incorporating drone technology from Swiss company Meteomatics alongside traditional balloon-based atmospheric data collection methods.
The UK government announced a £5 billion investment in drone and autonomous systems development, prioritizing domestic manufacturing and sovereign supply chains for defence applications.
Condor Airlines is launching a new seasonal daily route to the U.S. using an Airbus A330neo aircraft.
Spain's S82 submarine, the second vessel in the S80-class series, successfully completed its initial dive test near Cartagena as part of its sea trial milestones.
TAM Group established a dedicated air charter division to offer cargo capacity solutions following successful trial operations in South America, expanding services for airlines and logistics customers.
JetBlue faces strategic challenges in its Florida expansion following Spirit Airlines acquisition, with operational vulnerabilities exposed in recent financial results.
The Navy's C-2A Greyhound carrier delivery aircraft retired after six decades of service, completing its final flight at NAS Pensacola.
Bombardier reported strong Q2 2026 financial results with increased free cash flow and growing backlog across its aerospace portfolio, demonstrating resilient market demand for its commercial and business aircraft.
Airbus delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 helicopter to France's defense ministry, a variant designed for special operations missions. France has ordered 18 of these aircraft with deliveries expected through mid-2029.
Avidyne released Vantage 12.1 software for Cirrus aircraft with expanded GPS navigator support, and unveiled the DFC110 autopilot with vertical navigation capability for Entegra-equipped aircraft.
WestJet issued a lockout notice in response to union strike notification from cabin crew representatives, though active negotiations continue and no immediate operational disruption has occurred.
A C-2A Greyhound carrier onboard delivery aircraft has been retired from U.S. Navy service and transferred to the Valiant Air Command aviation museum.
Aircraft winglets significantly reduce fuel consumption and operating costs, but their design requires engineers to balance multiple competing factors.