FAA's Section 803 privacy rules protect aircraft owners but complicate transactions by limiting ownership data access, prompting NBAA to propose tiered access.
NTSB preliminary report finds Epic E1000 turboprop descended below minimum altitude before fatal crash near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Three U.S. F-15E jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during Operation Epic Fury; all six crew members ejected safely and were recovered.
SMFL completes acquisition of Macquarie Rotorcraft and LCI stakes, launching SMFL Helicopters with 290 aircraft focused on EMS and SAR sectors.
Air Astana places largest-ever order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family jets to expand and modernize its fleet by 2034, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability.
The UK Ministry of Defence awards Leonardo a £1 billion contract for 23 AW149 helicopters, securing jobs and advancing autonomous rotorcraft development.
Rolls-Royce finishes key F130 engine tests for the USAF B-52J, validating performance and supporting fleet modernization through the 2050s.
Rocket Lab secures a multi-launch deal with BlackSky for four dedicated Electron missions deploying Gen-3 Earth-imaging satellites with advanced imaging capabilities.
Mexico enforces a two-step APIS submission for all international flights, including private jets, with strict timing and penalties up to $15,000 USD.
Rapita Systems and Avionyx partner to streamline DO-178C DAL A avionics certification, focusing on multicore processors and next-gen aircraft.
GKN Aerospace and partners complete the MANTA programme, advancing morphing wing tech to reduce weight, drag, and emissions for sustainable aviation.
FAA plans to reduce daily flights at Chicago O'Hare to 2,800 in Summer 2026 due to scheduling surge by United and American Airlines.
FAA issues emergency revocation of Starflite Aviation's certificate due to falsified pilot training records and unqualified pilots flying 170 commercial flights.
Closure of Gulf airspace after US-Israeli strikes on Iran leads to 3,400 cancellations and over 19,000 flight delays worldwide.
Rocket Lab acquires Optical Support Inc. to integrate optical manufacturing, boosting national security payload capabilities and supporting Geost.
Port Authority of NY & NJ pilots autonomous shuttle buses at Newark Airport with three companies to support new AirTrain Newark system opening in 2030.
Velocity One completes acquisition of Kaney Aerospace, enhancing its aerospace portfolio with electromechanical actuation and growth in Advanced Air Mobility.
DELO Adhesives and Böllhoff unveil a fast-curing bonded fastener system for aerospace interiors, enhancing production speed and reducing cabin weight.
PyroGenesis confirms a strategic titanium powder order from a European aerospace research organization for Electron Beam Melting applications.
Lockheed Martin and Xanadu collaborate to enhance Quantum Machine Learning using photonic quantum hardware and Fourier-based operations for defense applications.
