Aviation News – Air Education and Training Command (AETC) achieved a major modernization milestone on September 16, 2026, by executing its inaugural live-virtual-constructive (LVC) capability flight. The test successfully linked an airborne T-7A Red Hawk training jet directly with the T-7A Ground-Based Training System in real time. The historic flight involved instructor pilots from the 99th Flying Training Squadron operating airborne alongside civilian simulator instructors from the 12th Training Squadron on the ground.

One of the leading trends in the development of modern combat aviation is the implementation of the “Loyal Wingman” concept. The concept involves creating a UAV that is cheaper and significantly smaller than a “real” fighter, but capable of performing a variety of roles, including reconnaissance, weapons carriage, electronic warfare, communications relay, or even aerial […] Post Anduril Industries’ “Loyal Wingman”: Everything About the YFQ-44A Fury at Root-Nation.com.

Aviation News – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) officially unveiled its groundbreaking Wildfire uncrewed aircraft system today in San Diego, introducing a clean-sheet platform engineered to maximize future investments in large uncrewed aircraft. The new aircraft balances long-range endurance, heavy payload capacity, and high-volume affordability for military, civil, and commercial markets worldwide. The Wildfire platform draws directly upon GA-ASI's 30-year legacy of manufacturing over 1,600 uncrewed aircraft, including combat-proven systems like the MQ-1B Predator®, MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-9B SkyGuardian®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Paul Jones, lead flight instructor and pilot, described the Gravity Industries jet suit and its demonstration at the MAC conference, saying maritime boarding is a potential use and noting the team has done ‘‘over 350 events in 57 countries.’’

AviationNews – The groundbreaking Pratt & Whitney F119 engine has officially surpassed the monumental threshold of one million flight hours, cementing its legacy as the aviation industry's first operational fifth-generation fighter engine. Originally developed to power the United States Air Force's premier air superiority fighter, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, the F119 engine reached this historic milestone in late June 2026.

Drone Sensor Market grows to USD 4.28 billion by 2035 with top players like DJI and Parrot. Key opportunities in tech-driven sensor advancements.

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AviationNews – Airbus holds firm on 2030 for the launch of the A320 successor: Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has confirmed in an interview that the aircraft manufacturer will launch the successor to the successful A320 aircraft in 2030, aiming to make optimal use of the current delays in Boeing's competing program. In a recent interview with Aviation Week, Faury revealed that the highly anticipated replacement for the best-selling A320 family, internally code-named "eAction," remains strictly on schedule for a formal launch at the end of the decade.

Flight Management Systems (FMS) and Stable Market is projected to reach 12.08 USD Billion at a CAGR of 5.8% by 2035, Global Flight Management Systems (FMS) and Stable Industry Growth by Technology, A...

The Winnsboro City Council on June 9 approved two resolutions to pursue TxDOT reimbursement for acquisition of land east of the municipal airport and to install an automated weather observation system (AWS); both measures passed after staff described funding as 'banked' airport funds and expected TxDOT reimbursements.

GE Aerospace and Wolfspeed signed an MOU to explore high-voltage silicon carbide for future aircraft power systems.

From high‑speed research flights to high‑altitude science campaigns, NASA depends on aircraft that perform at their best and the ground crews who keep them

AviationNews – Airbus has commenced critical ground testing of the A350F's cargo systems in Bremen, Germany, marking a pivotal step in the development of the industry's newest large-scale freighter. The trials focus on the Main-Deck Cargo Door (MDCD) and advanced Cargo Loading Systems (CLS) to ensure the aircraft can safely manage and secure up to 111 tonnes of payload.