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August 21, 2026

High-end capability could enter service by the middle of the 2030s if awarded a development contract, the Swedish airframer says. Saab has unveiled a mock-up of a new autonomous collaborative…

A US appeals court has overturned a Department of Transportation order that would have forced Delta Air Lines… The post US appeals court allows Delta-Aeroméxico joint venture to continue appeared…

A new survey reveals that parts and supply chain pressures are the biggest challenges for general aviation maintenance shops today. The survey found that time is now more critical than price and…

Grupo Abra says the chance to secure early delivery slots was a factor in its order for up to 45 aircraft from Embraer

TUPPER LAKE, NY — Fast-growing space system provider York Space Systems blamed a sudden change in… The post York Space promises rebound in 2027 after 32% drop in 2026 revenue target, says contracts…

Navy Amee Bay LLC,* Anchorage, Alaska (N6449826D1021); Atlantic Fabrication & Boiler Services Inc.,* Portsmouth, Virginia (N6449826D1022); AVMAC LLC,* Chesapeake, Virginia... The post Contract…

Lufthansa will expand its Onboard Delights catering programme from 1 September 2026 by introducing five hot meals for purchase in Economy Class on short- and medium-haul flights lasting at least two…

Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as Powerus (“Powerus”), today announced that it has executed a

Airbus has taken a new important step in developing the A350F, its new large freighter designed to compete with Boeing's models in the air cargo transport market…

Counter-drone technology joins Motorola Solutions’ public safety portfolio as demand for airspace protection grows Motorola Solutions has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of counter-drone…

Recent executive orders, FCC action and a White House industry meeting point to growing scrutiny of what goes into U.S.-made drones. The White House brought drone manufacturers, component suppliers…

Queensland-based Horizon Airways has ordered a second Tecnam P2012 STOL, with delivery scheduled by the end of 2026. The aircraft will support the airline’s operations across the Torres Strait and…

AirAsia Group is now in advanced negotiations for up to $1 billion in fresh funding from local and international financial

Autonomous Power Corporation (Powerus) has secured a contract valued at approximately USD 22.3 million to provide networked counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) detection, tracking…
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The US government approved the acquisition of the aerial refuelling aircraft, already exported to Japan and Israel

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled in favour of Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines, overturning a Department of Transportation order that would have terminated approval and…

The story of the summer is the agreement for Apollo, the US private equity giant, to acquire easyJet for 5.7 billion pounds (7.7 billion dollars)…

MACH OE has taken delivery of two new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and placed them on long-term leases with United Airlines, marking the first aircraft acquisitions for the newly established open-ended…

Barnes Aerospace has completed its acquisition of Jet AirWerks, an Arkansas City, Kansas-based provider of inspection, repair, overhaul and disassembly services for commercial aeroengine components…

Icelandair completed the acquisition of 49% of Fly Play Europe on August 20, giving it access to its Maltese air operator certificate. The project […]…

Barnes Aerospace has completed the acquisition of Jet AirWerks LLC, expanding its commercial aeroengine component repair and overhaul (CRO) capabilities. Based in Arkansas City, Kansas, Jet AirWerks…

The Romanian Gendarmerie has awarded a contract to Neramo Distribution for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS). The Gendarmerie is responsible for high-risk law enforcement, crowd control The…

The deal, which still must clear several procedures before becoming a firm purchase, is estimated at a total cost of $4.5 billion, equivalent to nearly €3.85 billion…

US appeals court overturns government order that would have ended nearly decade-old partnership allowing the airlines to coordinate schedules, fares and capacity

Motorola Solutions has completed the acquisition of D-Fend Solutions for a purchase price of USD 1.5 billion. D-Fend uses RF cyber-takeover technology is designed to The post Motorola completes…

Finnish meteorological technology company Vaisala says it expects to include a €25m (US$29m) award for airport weather systems in Indonesia in its orders received for the third quarter of 2026, now…
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Norwegian long-haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is pressing ahead with its operational and financial restructuring. According to the company, as part of a review process…

The WindRunner, a 109-meter-long aircraft designed to transport oversized cargo, has entered its industrialization phase with around two dozen suppliers under contract and a…

Vaisala, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, expects to include in its third-quarter (3Q) 2026 order intake a contract worth 25…

HawkEye 360 has won a contract to provide commercial radio frequency data to support U.S. national security missions under the National Reconnaissance Office’s Commercial Radio Frequency Capability…