FAA announces $523 million in grants to modernize airports across 43 states, supporting runway, terminal, and safety improvements in 2026.
Air Tractor reached a milestone with its 5,000th aircraft delivery, expanding its global footprint and acquiring Thrush Aircraft to boost capacity.
FAA announces strict no drone zones around stadiums and fan events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with severe penalties and federal enforcement.
Embry-Riddle partners with Veryon to provide aviation students hands-on training with AI-driven maintenance tracking software, enhancing workforce readiness.
Airbus SE is evaluating manufacturing helicopters in Canada to support federal defense contracts amid Canada’s $81B defense investment and new industrial strategy.
NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft will make its first supersonic flight in June 2026 to test quiet supersonic technology and reduce sonic booms.
Airbus launched Wildfire Sentinel, a digital ecosystem using AI and broadband connectivity to improve wildfire response times, tested in Nîmes, France.
AeroDelft's student team completed the first hydrogen-powered aircraft taxi tests at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, advancing sustainable aviation.
Viasat's SwiftBroadband-Safety cockpit communications service reaches 1,000 aircraft, enhancing flight safety and supporting the ESA Iris program.
EVIO and Molicel collaborate to develop lithium-ion batteries for the EVIO 810 hybrid-electric regional airliner, targeting prototype flight in 2029.
Qatar Airways expands its African network in 2026, launching new routes including Port Sudan and investing in RwandAir and Airlink.
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat completed its first international flights at the U.S. Navy’s Point Mugu Sea Range, demonstrating autonomous capabilities and allied deployment.
The US Department of Defense awarded Boeing $854.6M to produce four P-8A Poseidon aircraft and address supply chain obsolescence for international allies.
US Aviation Academy expands with new flight and maintenance training campuses in Florida, addressing pilot and mechanic shortages.
Heli-One, Sikorsky, and Milestone Aviation launch S-92 helicopter support center in Cabo Frio to boost offshore energy operations in South America.
Electra.aero's report analyzes US regional travel demand and proposes ultra-short takeoff aircraft to serve 1M daily passengers on 6,000+ new routes.
Matternet and Amprius collaborate to integrate high-energy silicon anode batteries into next-gen delivery drones, aiming for 2027 production.
DAS Aviation and AQRD Engineering develop FAA-approved modification to resolve Embraer Phenom 300 engine inlet fastener issues with minimal downtime.
A vehicle breached Detroit Metro Airport's Evans Terminal entrance in May 2026, prompting security upgrades and no serious injuries reported.
Southwest Airlines will add first-class seating, lounges, and long-haul international flights over five years, driven by its Chase credit card partnership.
