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.
Lockheed Martin proposes a $1.8B industrial package for Peru's F-16 Block 70 program, including UAS assembly and MRO expansion.
Ontario air ambulance provider Ornge completes paperless maintenance transition using Ramco Systems, meeting Transport Canada compliance requirements.
NTSB determines melted thermal relief plugs caused tire failure on American Airlines 737-8 at Denver, triggering emergency evacuation.
Rolls-Royce finalizes a decade-long $1 billion modernization of its Indiana manufacturing and testing facilities for U.S. defense programs.
NTSB cites radio line-of-sight failure after Marine One and Envoy Air E-170 came within 0.82 NM at Reagan National.
LAT will train 50 German Air Force pilots annually from 2027 at Rostock-Laage, using Diamond DA40 NG aircraft.
FAA initiates termination proceedings against two LaGuardia controllers for early shift departures on the night of the March 22, 2026 runway collision.
Qantas moves A380 retirement to mid-2028, four years early, citing a A$610M fuel cost rise and mounting maintenance challenges.
