Airbus introduces CabinMarker, a lightweight robot that automates aircraft seat track marking, cutting time by 80% and improving ergonomics.
AIR partners with Dynon Avionics to customize SkyView HDX for its eVTOL aircraft, targeting FAA certification in 2026.
A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed near Okehampton, Devon, during training, resulting in three fatalities. Investigation by MoD and CAA is underway.
SciTec, part of Firefly Aerospace, received a $5.5M contract to deliver data fusion capabilities for the US Air Force's Cloud-Based Command and Control program.
NASA contracts Denmar Technical Services to convert a Boeing 737-700 into a reduced-gravity test aircraft for Artemis lunar missions.
Textron Aviation celebrates the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout and prepares for the CJ4 Gen3 with advanced avionics and Emergency Autoland.
Senate Bill 1365 proposes an Aviation Trust Fund and fuel tax increases to support Pennsylvania airports amid declining federal funds.
Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650M in IPO, plans debt reduction. Shares trade June 3, 2026, valuing company at $3.4B in space and defense sectors.
West Star Aviation expands its MRO network with a new 40,000 sq ft satellite facility at Addison Airport, Dallas, providing maintenance and AOG support.
Port Authority allocates $200 million for Newark Airport Terminal B upgrades, starting with $75 million in 2026 to improve passenger facilities until new terminal opens.
Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype completed its inaugural flight, advancing toward FAA certification and 2027 service entry.
Canada may reduce its F-35 fighter jet order to 30 and acquire 60 Saab Gripen jets, enhancing domestic aerospace and reducing U.S. dependence.
GE Aerospace successfully tested a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, advancing NASA's electrified aircraft goals with upcoming flight demonstrations.
Airbus successfully flew the A350-1000ULR, the world's longest-range aircraft, marking a key step for Qantas' Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights.
Saab reveals the first Gripen F, a two-seat fighter co-developed with Brazil, featuring advanced tech and new international orders.
The Airbus NH90 fleet surpasses 500,000 flight hours with upgrades and support contracts extending service life to 50 years into the 2080s.
FPT and SATS announce a partnership to integrate AI and digital innovation in aviation logistics across Singapore and Vietnam, enhancing efficiency and resilience.
Impulse Space closes $500M Series D, reaching $4.26B valuation to scale spacecraft mobility and expand workforce across aerospace sectors.
NASA’s AACES 2050 initiative funds five teams with $11.5M to develop aircraft and propulsion tech for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Voyager Technologies will acquire Astrobotic Technology for $300M to expand lunar infrastructure aligned with NASA's Artemis program, closing in July 2026.
