Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle Certified for King Air 300/350
Garmin has secured FAA certification to retrofit its Autoland and Autothrottle systems into select Beechcraft King Air 300 and 350… Read More »
Sierra Nevada Begins Tests of New 747-8 “Doomsday Plane”
Sierra Nevada Corporation has entered the flight-test phase of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation replacement for the current E-4 “doomsday… Read More »
Space Force Expands Partnerships With Industry
The U.S. Space Force is deepening collaboration with commercial firms and investment partners as it seeks to accelerate access to… Read More »
US Navy Retires First F-35B Lightning II, Set for Display in South Carolina
The U.S. Navy is retiring its first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, marking a historic moment in the… Read More »
FAA Plans Rule Changes to Speed Up Certification of New Airplanes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to propose regulatory changes aimed at speeding up the certification of new… Read More »
US Judge Questions DoJ Deal Letting Boeing Avoid Independent Monitor
A U.S. judge on September 3 held a three-hour hearing to review objections to a Justice Department agreement with Boeing… Read More »
Thailand to Acquire Gripen E/F Jets With GE F414 Engines
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed plans to purchase four Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighters powered by GE… Read More »
Cloud-Based Flight Data Tech Boosts BizAv Safety
Business aviation is embracing cloud-based flight data recorder (FDR) technology, which promises to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance by moving… Read More »
Russia Patents New Widebody Airliner Design
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has filed a patent for a new long-range widebody aircraft, signaling its intent to reduce… Read More »
ICAO Endorses IBAC Ground Handling Standard
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has formally recognized the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) IS-BAH program in its Global… Read More »
China Tests First Fully 3D-Printed Jet Engine
China has successfully completed the first flight test of a fully 3D-printed turbojet engine, marking a breakthrough in aerospace innovation… Read More »
Asia-Pacific Commits to ICAO Aviation Goals
Thirty-five Asia-Pacific nations have pledged to accelerate progress on aviation safety, sustainability, and connectivity, aligning with ICAO’s 2026–2050 Strategic Plan…. Read More »
EASA Proposes Noise Rules for Emerging VTOL Aircraft
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released a draft regulation to establish noise certification standards for vertical takeoff… Read More »
Boeing Speeds Up 737 Max Deliveries Ahead of FAA Call
Boeing is accelerating deliveries of its 737 Max aircraft as it prepares to request approval from the Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
Southwest Debuts First Jet With Cockpit Barrier
Southwest Airlines has begun flying its first aircraft equipped with a secondary cockpit barrier, a new safety feature designed to… Read More »
Open Fan Engines: CFM RISE vs. LEAP and the Future of Airbus–Boeing Narrowbodies
A new era of jet propulsion is emerging as CFM International—the joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran—advances its open… Read More »
USAF Seeks Next-Gen Tanker Designs While Extending KC-46 Fleet
The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS)—often referred to… Read More »
Uganda Airlines to Spend $50M on MRO Expansion
Uganda Airlines has announced plans to invest around $50 million to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The… Read More »
Aerospace Giants Unite to Boost Georgia Industry
Pratt & Whitney, Gulfstream, and Rolls-Royce are joining forces to strengthen Georgia’s role as a hub for aerospace innovation and… Read More »
Military Demand Fuels Bizjet Conversion Growth
Business jet conversions for military missions are gaining traction as defense forces increasingly turn to executive aircraft platforms for specialized… Read More »
Germany to Expand P-8A Poseidon Fleet to 12
Germany is moving to strengthen its maritime surveillance capabilities with plans to acquire four additional Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, bringing… Read More »
US Clears $2.7B Military Aircraft Support Deals
The U.S. State Department has approved more than $2.7 billion in foreign military sales to support aircraft sustainment programs with… Read More »
Airbus, Shield AI Trial Autonomous H145 Flight
Airbus US Space & Defense has successfully completed its first fully autonomous helicopter test, marking a major step forward in… Read More »
FAA Plans Scenario-Based Review With Boeing Before Considering 737 MAX Production Increase
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct scenario-based planning exercises with Boeing before deciding whether to lift the current… Read More »
Dramatic F-35 Crash in Alaska Caused by Iced-Up Landing Gear, Report Finds
A recently released U.S. Air Force report has confirmed that ice buildup in the landing gear of an F-35A Lightning… Read More »
Northrop Grumman and Pratt & Whitney Advance F-35 Production With Automation and Engine Contracts
The F-35 Lightning II program is entering a new phase of innovation and industrial strength as key suppliers Northrop Grumman… Read More »