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Britten-Norman's first BN2B-26 Islander aircraft built entirely in the UK has commenced ground testing at its Isle of Wight facility, with first flight scheduled for September 2026.
Worldwide Flight Services has been conditionally awarded a cargo handling license at Oslo Gardermoen Airport, becoming the airport's third cargo handler and expanding capacity for freight operations.
Talon Precision has completed the acquisition of Baron Machine Company, an aerospace and defence manufacturer, to expand precision manufacturing capabilities in the northeastern United States.
China's Zhurong Mars rover and University of Arkansas researchers have found separate geological evidence suggesting an ancient ocean once existed in Mars's northern region, including buried beach deposits and river delta formations.
Norwegian airport operator Avinor reported stronger first-half 2026 results with operating income up 8.6% despite geopolitical and cost pressures, driven by increased passenger traffic and higher revenue per passenger.
A pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries in a general aviation accident caused by the aircraft's encounter with gusty winds that resulted in insufficient climb performance to clear terrain.
Qatar Airways is expanding Starlink satellite internet connectivity across its Boeing 787 fleet, with plans to complete installations on all its Dreamliners by year-end.
Boeing's commercial aircraft program shows recent positive momentum after nearly two decades of challenges, though the manufacturer still faces work to restore full operational and manufacturing confidence.
Airbus has overtaken Boeing in widebody aircraft market share, reversing a historical position where Boeing once dominated the segment despite Airbus's A330 sales success during the 787's development troubles.
GE Aerospace has completed the first year of its CNC machinist apprenticeship program in North Carolina, graduating over 80 trainees to support aerospace engine manufacturing and maintenance operations.
Article examines the time and requirements needed for pilots to obtain a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) rating to advance their aviation careers.
Chinese J-16 fighters participated in joint military exercises with Egyptian forces for the first time, conducting training against Rafale and MiG-29M2 aircraft during the Eagles of Civilization 2026 drills.
NextNav and Tiami Networks are collaborating to develop and test 5G-based sensing technology for detecting and tracking unmanned aircraft systems and enhancing airspace awareness.
NextNav and Tiami Networks are collaborating to develop and test 5G-based sensing technology for detecting and countering unmanned aircraft systems, leveraging NextNav's 5G positioning and navigation network for enhanced airspace awareness.
C&L Aerospace has been authorized as a repair station for Héroux-Devtek flutter dampers used on Bombardier CRJ and Challenger aircraft, providing maintenance and testing services.
SpaceX completed its final planned Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida, producing a striking luminous phenomenon visible across multiple states, including a distinctive 'jellyfish' shape observed from New York City.
Near midair encounters present valuable safety lessons for pilots across all aviation sectors, highlighting the importance of incident analysis in aviation safety culture.
A Boeing 737-500 operated by Iranian carrier Sepehran Airlines departed the runway during landing at Mashhad Airport, marking a notable aviation incident involving the former Sabena aircraft.
Leaf Space opened its first Canadian ground station at Spaceport Nova Scotia through a partnership with Maritime Launch Services to support satellite operations.
SpaceX conducted a predawn launch from California's central coast, deploying 27 additional Starlink broadband satellites to orbit as part of its ongoing constellation expansion.
Worldwide Flight Services has secured a cargo handling license at Oslo Airport, becoming the third handler at the Norwegian hub. The move aims to boost freight capacity and competition while strengthening Oslo's position as a Northern European cargo center.
Slovakia's growing automotive and electronics sectors are driving demand for integrated logistics services, with air cargo identified as a key component to handle increasing trade flows with Asia, Europe, and North America.
Norway's new Digitoll customs system launches September 15, potentially causing delays for air cargo operators due to low adoption rates among logistics companies and exporters.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke has secured a seven-year maintenance contract with Germany's Bundeswehr to service NH90 tactical transport helicopters at its Dresden facility, with aircraft deliveries commencing shortly.
Airbound has raised $37 million in Series A funding to scale production of its next-generation aircraft designed to improve the economics of commercial aviation operations.
dnata has established a new Cargo Integrated Command Centre in Dubai to enhance operational capabilities for its air cargo operations, integrating advanced technology and data analytics to manage its million-tonne UAE logistics hub.
My Freighter has expanded its partnership with Baltic Ground Services across Europe, strengthening cooperation with a major regional provider of ground handling and aviation fuel services for cargo operations.
Air India is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh equity funding from shareholders Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to support fleet modernization and operational turnaround efforts.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has acquired 12 commercial aircraft and 13 engines to expand its aviation leasing portfolio and support continued growth in its asset-based aviation services.
Aeronexus is launching an airspace-as-a-service network across 1,350 square miles in Phoenix to enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations and counter-UAS capabilities.