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Qantas commissioned a new 6,300 square-meter pilot and cabin crew training facility in Sydney capable of instructing over 10,000 personnel annually, featuring full-scale aircraft replica cabins and advanced simulation equipment.
SpaceX's Starlink satellite-broadband division generated $11.4 billion in 2025 revenue and $4.4 billion in operating profit, representing 61% of company sales and offsetting a $657 million loss in the rocket division to fund Starship development.
Qantas revealed new business-class cabin configurations for its ordered Boeing 787s and Airbus A321XLRs, with the narrow-body aircraft introducing lie-flat seats for the first time when deliveries begin in 2028.
Boeing's technical workforce has rejected a proposed four-year contract, threatening a strike that could further delay aircraft development and certification programmes at the manufacturer.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport achieved Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation from ACI APAC & MID, recognizing the facility's environmental management and carbon reduction efforts.
Aviation service provider dnata opened a new Cargo Integrated Command Centre at Dubai International Airport, upgrading its cargo operations and control capabilities.
Poland and Spain are jointly procuring at least seven Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft, with Poland scheduled to receive four units by 2030 to enhance aerial refuelling and transport capabilities.
Christchurch Airport reported its strongest financial performance to date for the fiscal year ended June 2026, achieving growth in passenger numbers and commercial operations alongside completion of major infrastructure projects.
Wings Capital Management and Blue Skies Aviation Solutions have ordered 10 all-electric MDA1 eViator aircraft from MD Aircraft, securing production slots for the electric-powered general aviation aircraft.
Qantas Group posted a full-year profit despite elevated fuel costs and global operational disruptions, supported by steady domestic travel demand and strong growth in its frequent-flyer loyalty program.
NASA granted Helicity Space funding for a Phase I feasibility study of its pulsed fusion propulsion concept, which theoretically could enable crewed Mars missions in under four months, though the technology remains unproven and far from operational status.
LatConnect 60 and Phi Earth are collaborating to integrate satellite Earth observation data with ground-based field measurements for environmental monitoring and nature-based projects.
Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 1-3 at Caesars Forum, coinciding with critical FCC import comment deadline and implementation of Section 232 tariffs affecting the drone industry.
A Michigan Ford dealership has launched a state-funded drone delivery network for auto parts using FAA and FCC-approved aircraft, demonstrating commercial UAS applications in logistics.
U.S. Strategic Command views Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb drone operations as significant, prompting the command overseeing America's nuclear deterrent to reassess counter-drone defense measures.
The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon and Boeing combined contracts worth $766 million to develop advanced radar systems for upgrading the B-52H Stratofortress bomber fleet.
Documentation of New Zealand-registered Delore Skytrikes, microlight aircraft built locally in Christchurch, showcasing the registry and configuration history of these general aviation machines.
Artificial intelligence successfully predicted solar storm indicators nine hours before occurrence, advancing space weather forecasting capabilities that are critical for protecting satellites and communications infrastructure.
Canada's government is allocating over $23.5 million to upgrade airports in British Columbia, focusing on infrastructure improvements to maintain connectivity for remote communities and support emergency services and commerce.
Canada's federal government is investing in Cold Lake's energy and aviation sectors to strengthen national security and economic prospects, supporting workforce development and Indigenous-led resource initiatives in this strategically important region.
Qantas is accelerating retirement of its Airbus A380 fleet to 2028 from the initially planned early 2030s, while negotiating with manufacturers to convert purchase options into firm aircraft orders from 2030.
Regional geopolitical tensions cost Qantas approximately $420 million during its 2025–26 financial year due to route disruptions and elevated fuel expenses, though mitigation strategies partially offset the impact.
Astronauts undergo pre-spacewalk oxygen breathing procedures to prevent decompression sickness by allowing nitrogen to safely exit their bodies before exposure to the vacuum environment.
Air China Cargo has partnered with cargo.one to provide digital booking access for freight forwarders on major trade routes between Europe, North America, and China, streamlining air cargo capacity distribution.
The U.S. Navy has begun testing the Blackbeard hypersonic missile on F/A-18 Super Hornets, with plans to achieve limited operational capability within two years.
Canada is investing over $23.5 million to upgrade British Columbia airports, enhancing connectivity for rural communities and supporting critical services and commerce.
SpaceX's Starlink constellation reached 11,000 satellites in orbit by August 2026, representing a dramatic expansion from the fewer than 2,000 active satellites that existed across all operators globally in early 2019, enabled by reusable rocket technology.
Delta Air Lines is resuming its nonstop service between New York JFK and Tel Aviv on September 6, as six carriers collectively rebuild transatlantic US-Israel routes following previous suspension, with services expected to be fully restored by spring 2026.
The Marine Corps has released Ground Combat Element 2040, outlining its operational strategy for future land warfare in an environment increasingly defined by drone technology and unmanned systems.
Porter Airlines is expanding its international route network from London, Ontario using the Embraer E195-E2 regional jet, marking the airline's entry into new cross-border markets from that airport.