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General aviation pilots assist air traffic control and emergency services by providing aerial reconnaissance during wildfire season, helping spot fires and support search-and-rescue operations.
Bengaluru-based drone delivery startup Airbound secured $37 million in Series A funding and plans to launch 10,000 daily commercial drone flights across Andhra Pradesh, achieving a payload-to-aircraft ratio significantly better than industry standards.
Textron Aviation appoints Brian Rohloff as new president and CEO, replacing Ron Draper who is retiring after eight years; the leadership transition occurs amid Textron's corporate restructuring.
Textron Aviation has appointed Brian Rohloff as CEO, replacing Ron Draper who is retiring at the end of August. Rohloff brings extensive experience from within the general aviation manufacturer.
SkyDrive is advancing its electric vertical takeoff aircraft feasibility study in India with Air India and Suzuki, evaluating medical logistics routes for radioisotope and organ transport in Mumbai and Delhi.
Teledyne FLIR OEM was selected to support the U.S. Army's DUTCH thermal infrared sensing initiative, contributing thermal imaging technology for military applications.
American Airlines operates a significant fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which represent a major portion of its narrow-body capacity. The concentration highlights operational and strategic considerations for the carrier's fleet planning.
Quantum-Systems, a UAS manufacturer, opened a new engineering and R&D facility in Huntsville, Alabama to expand its U.S. operations and capabilities.
JetBlue Airways is opening a second BlueHouse premium lounge and expanding lounge access eligibility for Mint cabin customers.
Transport Canada is initiating modernization work at Inuvik's Mike Zubko Airport beginning in the fall.
airBaltic has cancelled its planned winter service from Liège Airport to Canary Islands destinations, leaving the Belgian airport without scheduled commercial passenger flights.
New evidence has prompted a trial delay for a Libyan defendant charged in connection with the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
West Star Aviation receives FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for Honeywell CD-830 flat-panel display upgrades, enabling retrofit installations across 40+ business aircraft models.
Ursa Major, a hypersonics and rocket propulsion startup, is going public via a $2.3 billion SPAC deal to expand production capacity for aerospace customers.
An air traffic controller in Montreal was struck by an aircraft and is reported to be in critical condition.
JetBlue is opening a second BlueHouse lounge at Boston Logan International Airport's Terminal C on August 27, 2026, expanding premium lounge access for Mint customers in the airline's second-largest focus city.
The UK has provided Ukraine with classified blueprints for the SCALP long-range missile system as part of its military support amid escalating tensions with Russia.
A Delta Air Lines flight was diverted to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador due to an engine problem, triggering an unscheduled landing.
Boeing's reintegration of Spirit AeroSystems' Wichita facility faces ongoing challenges with traveled work inefficiencies on the 737 production line, a critical issue affecting manufacturing productivity and schedule.
A seaplane accident investigation determined the pilot failed to maintain control during gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, resulting in float impact with a wave and nose-over into the water.
A USAF C-17 transport aircraft made an unusually rare diplomatic visit to Moscow, departing from a base near Washington D.C. and stopping in Riga, Latvia en route.
LATAM Airlines secures $505 million in financing led by BNP Paribas to add 11 next-generation aircraft to its fleet, including sustainability-linked loan components.
Tendeg unveiled NewTEN, a two-axis steerable reflector antenna designed to enhance communications capabilities and pointing accuracy for small satellites.
Polish startup Ares Shield has been contracted by Lonestar Data Holdings to protect orbital data center satellites using high-power microwave technology in a deal valued up to $6 million.
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing complete their fourth STEM education programme, providing Ethiopian students with practical exposure to aviation, engineering, and industry-relevant technologies.
Embraer's Phenom 300EV light jet has achieved certification from Brazilian, US, and European authorities, becoming the first light jet to feature Garmin Emergency Autoland capability across these regulatory jurisdictions.
Washington state will increase annual commercial drone registration fees to $150 per aircraft beginning January 2027, up from the current $15, as part of legislation repealing the state's luxury jet tax.
The Aerospace Corporation's Disksat, a novel box-less satellite design, is gaining commercial interest and expanding beyond its original development scope.
NASA satellites have successfully completed the first GPS-free navigation experiment in space, proving autonomous positioning capability without ground-based positioning systems.
Archer Aviation and AEG are partnering to develop downtown Los Angeles' first vertiport as part of urban air mobility plans, positioning the infrastructure ahead of potential Olympic air taxi operations.