Generated image of NASA’s new X-70 Fractal experimental aircraft, a crewed, rapidly reconfigurable research platform for advanced aviation technologies. On Wednesday, NASA unveiled its newest...

At more than 400 sites, the FAA still uses floppy disks in four systems to upload data to aging information displays that controllers consult for weather conditions, airport status, and Notices to...

Aviation News – China Eastern Airlines has confirmed CFM International as its exclusive engine supplier for a major new narrowbody fleet acquisition, selecting 202 LEAP-1A engines to power 101 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in a $15.8 billion deal. The multi-billion-dollar agreement deepens the long-standing strategic partnership between the major Chinese carrier and CFM International, extending the airline's reliance on CFM powerplants across its diverse Airbus, Boeing, and COMAC fleets.

Reliable Robotics Just Became a Billion-Dollar Bet on Self-Flying Planes, and the Real Test Is Still the FAA A Silicon Valley startup that wants to retrofit existing cargo planes with autonomy just c...

DJI has delivered a battery-swapping drone dock, the Dock 4, with an automated 25-second swap this week, according to a company press release. The dock bypasses the normal recharging process, which...

AviationNews – Airbus has released its latest Global Services Forecast, predicting that the global commercial aviation services market will double in value over the next two decades, driven by widespread fleet modernisation, accelerated digital integration, and sustained passenger growth. The sector is on track to expand from $209 billion today to over $420 billion by 2045. The European planemaker published the forecast alongside its long-term fleet projections, detailing a shifting aftermarket ecosystem shaped by an expanding worldwide aircraft fleet.

AviationNews – Indian carrier has confirmed close coordination with aerospace manufacturer following reports of a navigation software anomaly on aircraft during specific landing and go-around procedures, assuring travelers that flight safety remains uncompromised. The disclosure comes as global regulators and airlines review cockpit guidance automation to ensure seamless standardization across airline operations. The development follows Boeing's recent operational advisory to worldwide operators alerting them to an anomaly in the aircraft’s flight management system.

AviationNews – Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has officially introduced SpaceX’s Starlink broadband connectivity on scheduled passenger services, inaugurating the high-speed system on September 28, 2026, aboard flight LX1852 between Zurich and Thessaloniki. The maiden flight establishes a major benchmark in passenger connectivity, heralding the wider Lufthansa Group strategy to modernize inflight digital services across roughly 850 aircraft. The inaugural deployment took place on an…

Lufthansa Adopts AeroSHARK Aircraft Coating Lufthansa recently announced a fascinating upgrade for its Airbus A330-300 fleet. The airline will apply the innovative AeroSHARK coating to these aircraft. Consequently, this sharkskin-inspired technology allows planes to glide efficiently through the air. The Hidden Drag of Aluminum Fuselages An aircraft fuselage appears incredibly smooth from a distance. However, a closer inspection reveals countless microscopic pores and rough patches.

Aviation News – Electra has successfully completed first-of-its-kind flight operations from a heliport on a commercial airport ramp at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport in Virginia. The landmark trials demonstrate how fixed-wing hybrid-electric aircraft can operate from vertical flight areas to expand regional air transport without burdening crowded runways. On September 22, 2026, Electra announced the successful flight trials conducted in collaboration with state and federal aviation partners.

AviationNews – The United States Air Force has announced its intention to field a more affordable, mass-producible successor to the MQ-9 Reaper drone by 2031. This strategic shift is heavily influenced by recent tactical lessons from operations against Iran, where the deployment of large drone quantities and the acceptance of combat losses have become decisive on the modern battlefield. The development of this next-generation unmanned aerial system follows the MQ-9A Reaper's prominent role, and subsequent vulnerability, during Operation Epic Fury against Iranian forces.

Amazon Leo will bring 1 Gbps in-flight Wi-Fi to 500 Delta aircraft from 2028, using low Earth orbit satellites just 370 miles up - here is what that means.