Classic Aero-TV: Legacy of a Homebuilt P-38 Replica
Feature on a homebuilt WWII-era P-38 replica aircraft built by Jim O'Hara and owned by Volar Avionics founder William Presler, showcased at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture in 2024.
August 26, 2026
NTSB Prelim: Vans RV-4
NTSB preliminary report documents a Vans RV-4 experimental aircraft substantially damaged in an accident near Yuba City, California on July 16, 2026, after departing runway 17 and attempting to return to the airport.
RECARO unveils next-gen R4 premium seat
RECARO Aircraft Seating unveiled its new R4 premium cabin seat, featuring improved ergonomics and passenger comfort with enhanced design flexibility for airlines as the successor to the PL3530.
Ornge goes paperless with Ramco’s digital maintenance solutions
Canadian air ambulance operator Ornge has implemented digital maintenance solutions from Ramco Systems across all maintenance bases, replacing paper-based processes.
North Atlantic Travel: A Sea of Red This Summer
Transatlantic aviation market between the US and Europe faces significant challenges this summer, with widespread capacity and pricing pressures affecting the traditionally important North Atlantic route.
SpaceX plans USD100 billion Louisiana spaceport for high-volume Starship launches
SpaceX plans to invest at least $100 billion in a new Louisiana Gulf Coast spaceport designed to enable high-frequency Starship launches.
NOEMI, SkyHop eye India seaplane fleet
NOEMI Aerospace and India's SkyHop Aviation signed an MOU to introduce up to 15 amphibious aircraft for developing a dedicated commercial seaplane network in India.
SalamAir opens first airline base in Salalah
SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, is opening its first airline base in Salalah to expand regional connectivity and operations, initially launching direct international service to three destinations including Jeddah.
HAL and Safran advance Aravalli Heli Engine strengthening India’s indigenous MRO
HAL and Safran have finalized a contract for their joint venture to develop the Aravalli helicopter engine, supporting India's indigenous military helicopter programs and MRO capabilities.
My Freighter expands strategic partnership with Baltic Ground Services across Europe
Cargo airline My Freighter has expanded its ground services partnership with Baltic Ground Services at three European airports, enhancing its operational network for fuel supply and handling across Baltic and Central European air cargo routes.
EHang Q2 2026 results: “regulatory caution means no full-year revenue guidance”
Urban air mobility manufacturer EHang has withdrawn its 2026 full-year revenue guidance due to regulatory uncertainties surrounding its eVTOL operations and market development.
Saudia lines up Airbus financing
Saudi Arabia's Saudia Group has signed an MoU with Saudi EXIM and Crédit Agricole to arrange financing for new Airbus aircraft acquisitions, supporting the airline group's fleet modernization plans.
Watch this $426 camera ride a rocket into space and back
DJI's action camera was mounted on a reusable orbital rocket and flown to space and back, demonstrating the camera's capability in an extreme aerospace application.
AirData hits 65 million drone flights as FAA’s BVLOS rule nears
AirData, a drone fleet management platform, has tracked over 65 million commercial drone flights globally across 850,000+ aircraft and 470,000+ pilots, reflecting the maturing commercial UAS sector as FAA regulations evolve.
Embraer Phenom 300EV gains triple certification with Garmin Emergency Autoland
Embraer's Phenom 300EV business jet achieves triple certification milestone, featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland capability alongside enhanced performance, new flight-control architecture, and connectivity upgrades for the light-jet segment.
NOEMI Aerospace signs MoU with SkyHop Aviation for up to 15 amphibious aircraft in India
NOEMI Aerospace and Indian seaplane operator SkyHop Aviation signed an MoU for up to 15 amphibious aircraft, with plans to introduce 10 NOEMI aircraft by fiscal year 2030 through purchase and lease agreements.
China’s Tianwen‑2 travelled roughly one billion kilometres over 400 days before returning the first close-up image of Kamoʻoalewa in July 2026—a tiny, fast-spinning asteroid perhaps only 20 metres wide whose unusual spectrum once made it look like a fragment of the Moon, although new observations have reopened that debate.
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft completed a billion-kilometer journey to reach asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, capturing close-up images of the 20-meter object and providing new spectroscopic data that reignites scientific debate about its potential lunar origin.
Avcon Industries delivers first Mosquito-Control King Air aircraft
Avcon Industries delivered its first modified King Air B200 aircraft configured for specialized mosquito-control operations, integrating fluid-dispersal technology for large-area applications.
Runway incidents on the rise in Australia, says expert
Australian aviation safety experts have identified an upward trend in runway incidents at commercial airports over the past two decades, with recent high-profile occurrences at Sydney Airport prompting analysis of incident data from 2003-2025.
Willis Lease Finance acquires portfolio of 12 aircraft and 13 engines
Willis Lease Finance Corporation completed acquisition of a portfolio containing 12 commercial aircraft and 13 engines, expanding its leasing and asset management capabilities.
Humanity never chose to announce Earth to the galaxy—but our Mars missions may have done it anyway. A Penn State analysis of 20 years of NASA communications found that a civilisation watching an Earth–Mars alignment would have had a 77% chance of being swept by one of our deep-space radio beams.
Research analyzing NASA Deep Space Network transmissions over two decades reveals that radio beams directed at Mars rovers would have inadvertently exposed Earth's location to potential extraterrestrial observers along the Earth-Mars line approximately 77% of the time.
Alliance hit with $90m statutory loss for 2025–26
Alliance Airlines, an Australian charter and FIFO operator, reported a $90 million statutory loss driven primarily by non-cash asset write-downs related to its Fokker fleet, while launching a $40 million equity raise.
United Airlines plans A321XLR expansion across Europe
United Airlines plans to launch five new European routes in 2027 using Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which will also support its Boeing 757 fleet replacement strategy.
August 25, 2026
Starbase, Louisiana: The Largest Private Spaceport in the World
SpaceX has announced plans for Starbase, Louisiana, which would become the world's largest privately-owned spaceport facility.
Boeing receives $131 billion F-15 contract covering upgrades and sustainment
Boeing secured a $131 billion indefinite-delivery contract from the U.S. Department of War covering F-15 Eagle Crest production, systems integration, upgrades, and sustainment operations.
Louisiana built stages of the Saturn V rockets that carried astronauts to the Moon, but has never hosted an orbital launch. SpaceX now plans a $100 billion Gulf Coast spaceport targeting its first Starship flight in 2029 — with an eventual capacity of thousands a year.
SpaceX plans to develop a 125,000-acre Starship launch facility on Louisiana's Gulf Coast with $100 billion investment, targeting first orbital flight in 2029 and eventual capacity for thousands of annual launches, pending vehicle reuse development and regulatory approvals.
Sigma Advanced Systems secures £125 million Rolls-Royce contract through Bromford Acquisition
Sigma Advanced Systems acquired a £125 million long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce through its UK subsidiary Bromford Precision Solutions, strengthening its aerospace supply chain position.
Defence expands sustainable fuels across network
Australia's Defence Force has certified all ADF aviation and land assets to operate on low-carbon sustainable fuels as part of efforts to enhance energy security and operational readiness, with maritime platform certification nearing completion.
ATSB welcomes new aviation commissioner
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has appointed James Miller as its new Aviation Commissioner, bringing extensive experience from airline, military, and general aviation sectors.
RECARO introduces new R4 premium seating
RECARO Aircraft Seating unveiled its R4 premium cabin seating, the successor to the PL3530 model first introduced in 2015, representing the company's next-generation offering for the premium travel market.