Riyadh Air places its RX code on six Saudia domestic routes, launching the first phase of their codeshare agreement.
TUSAŞ's first serial-production HÜRJET flew on Aug 30, 2026, ahead of Turkish Air Force deliveries and a major Spanish export deal.
REGENT Craft secured $240M in Series B funding to advance Seaglider manufacturing, with first crewed flight and production starting no earlier than 2027.
Electra.aero partners with Helsinki and Haaga-Helia University to study EL9 hybrid-electric service on the 80km Gulf of Finland route.
AeroVironment will build three autonomous helicopters for NASA JPL's SkyFall Mars mission, targeting a late 2028 launch.
NASA launched the Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30, 2026, targeting dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets from the L2 point.
Nova Pangaea Technologies validates its REFNOVA waste biomass to bioethanol process with a 72-hour continuous trial at its UK plant.
Brussels Airport launches its first autonomous electric tow tractor trial in the cargo zone under the EU Stargate programme.
ESA split €543.6M across Isar Aerospace, RFA, and PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, with orbital launches required by 2027.
Avinor awards WFS a cargo handling license at Oslo Airport, introducing a third handler to boost capacity for Norwegian exports.
Talica acquires Minneapolis-based Hard Anodize, adding NADCAP-certified aluminum anodizing to its aerospace and defense portfolio.
webAI Frontline runs a 34,000-page manual set on an iPad Pro offline, cutting engine change search time from 16 hours to 20 minutes.
Tennessee officials announce plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, with a board vote set for September 17, 2026.
Britten-Norman starts ground testing on the first fully UK-built Islander in 50 years, targeting first flight in September 2026.
IATA released a policy briefing for Italy on Aug 27, 2026, addressing competitiveness, EU EES concerns, and aviation priorities.
Saab and the Brazilian Air Force completed the first flight of the Gripen F two-seat fighter on August 28, 2026.
Czech developer Zuri launches its hybrid-electric cargo VTOL, opens a 6M euro Series A, and targets first deliveries by 2029.
JAL will deploy the Aerowash AW3 robot at Tokyo Narita in 2026, cutting wash times 40% and water use 50%.
Neura Defense Systems rebrands as Volantyx Aerospace to develop counter-UAS tech targeting RF-silent drone swarms.
The FAA announced BEYOND Phase 2 on Aug 27, 2026, adding up to 8 new participants to advance BVLOS drone operations.
