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HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines' joint venture has secured a contract to design, develop, and produce a next-generation helicopter engine in the 3,500–4,000 shp class, including full lifecycle support.
American Airlines has outlined modest summer 2027 expansion plans, including organizational changes, addition of premium seating, and reinstatement of in-seat video entertainment systems.
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled to launch the MTG-I2 weather satellite to orbit, with a live broadcast available for viewing.
American Airlines is delaying its planned expansion of long-haul routes in 2027 due to aircraft delivery delays, reducing the number of anticipated new routes from approximately 13.
A joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Samtel Avionics has opened a new manufacturing facility in India to produce defence avionics and display systems.
California-based SiFly Aviation secured $20 million in Series A funding to increase production of its Q12 long-endurance electric drone and advance its DronePort autonomous system, supporting the US domestic UAS manufacturing sector.
Ornge, a Canadian air ambulance operator, has implemented Ramco's digital maintenance platform across all bases, replacing paper-based task cards with mobile eSignature and mechanic applications for streamlined operations.
SpaceX's Starship architecture for lunar and Mars missions depends on orbital cryogenic propellant transfer between vehicles—a capability that remains undemonstrated at scale despite decades of conventional in-orbit refueling experience.
New mid-year ASAP data reveals operational and human factors pose greater safety risks than mechanical failures in modern aviation, with cockpit and airspace issues emerging as the primary concern areas for accident prevention.
Ukrainian military experts shared counter-drone tactics with NATO forces during a training exercise in Latvia, leveraging operational experience gained from ongoing conflicts involving unmanned systems.
Nigerian airline Ibom Air has received its third Airbus A220-300 aircraft, expanding its fleet to 10 aircraft as part of its modernisation programme.
Auriga Space successfully conducted the first field test of its Hermes system, a containerized electromagnetic launcher designed as a reusable, cost-effective counter-UAS solution.
Britten-Norman's Islander utility aircraft has entered ground testing ahead of its scheduled September first flight. The aircraft is destined for delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service.
ParaZero Technologies secured its first U.S. federal government order for DefendAir, a counter-uncrewed aerial system designed to detect and neutralize drone threats.
SPARC AI has deployed the Overwatch Positioning Network, a GPS-independent positioning service enabling drones to maintain navigation capability when GPS signals are jammed or unavailable.
Thales and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems are establishing a beyond-visual-line-of-sight network in Kansas to expand autonomous agricultural drone operations capabilities.
Werner Aero has purchased a second Airbus A320-200 airframe this August for parts harvesting at the eCube facility in Wales, expanding its A320-family aircraft dismantling and MRO operations.
Rolls-Royce and Safran are competing to supply next-generation fighter engines for India's military aviation program, with access to advanced engine technology being a strategic consideration for New Delhi.
MotoArt PlaneTags CEO discusses acquiring a stabilizer from the first SR-71 Blackbird and converting it into collectible aircraft-part merchandise at the Sun 'n Fun aviation event.
FlightSafety International acquires Commercial Training Solutions from Acron Technologies, expanding its pilot and aviation training capabilities across multiple operations and academies.
Parcelhero introduced a free guide and booking platform for small businesses to transition from parcel shipments to heavier international air cargo consignments, offering automated pricing and customs documentation for shipments of 150 kg or more.
B&H Worldwide collaborated with Temasek Polytechnic to provide students hands-on experience in aerospace logistics through podcast production, where learners researched industry topics and interviewed specialists.
Air China Cargo partnered with cargo.one to launch an electronic booking platform, expanding access to its air freight capacity for thousands of freight forwarders globally.
Worldwide Flight Services, a SATS subsidiary, received a handling license at Oslo Airport, marking the company's first operational presence in Norway and expanding SATS' global ground services network.
StandardAero has renewed its Chilean aviation authority certification as a foreign repair station, enabling continued MRO operations in South America through 2028.
Aviator Airport Alliance secured a four-year ground handling contract with Lufthansa Group at Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, beginning December 2026, covering approximately 70 weekly aircraft turnarounds including de-icing services.
NASA is funding LEAP, an early-stage concept for a jumping robot to explore Saturn's moon Enceladus by bounding through its geysers to collect water and ice samples from its subsurface ocean, avoiding the need for deep drilling.
Werner Aero has acquired two Airbus A320-200 airframes for its aircraft asset and teardown portfolio, with one aircraft located at a facility in Arizona and the other in Wales.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Fujitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on unmanned aircraft system maintenance and operations in Japan, expanding GA-ASI's presence in the Asian market.
United Aircraft Corporation has delivered a batch of Su-35S fighter jets to the Russian Aerospace Forces following completion of factory testing and operational validation by Defence Ministry pilots.