Aviation news
A German operator is converting two decommissioned Luftwaffe Transall C-160D transports into firefighting aircraft, aiming to exploit their military armor plating to fight fires on land contaminated by unexploded ordnance.
The US Army has awarded M1 Support Services a contract worth up to $10 billion over 26 years to overhaul initial helicopter pilot training using the Robinson R66.
Pilatus has inaugurated a new CHF 100 million composite facility in Nidwalden, consolidating its composite development and production operations as it plans wider use of the material in future aircraft.
The X1 prototype completed a 27-minute test flight in upstate New York, marking a milestone for the ES-30 electric airliner program.
Norwegian manufacturer NOEMI Aerospace has signed memoranda of understanding with India's Pawan Hans and Philippine operator Horizon Sun Charters to explore electric amphibious aircraft operations.
South Korea's KAI and Hyundai Rotem have signed a memorandum to co-develop and integrate long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21 Boramae fighter.
Latvia's Air Force is evaluating light combat aircraft, including Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano, to counter drones as part of a broader air-defense buildup.
Boeing delivered 53 aircraft in July 2026, trailing Airbus's 67, extending Airbus's lead in year-to-date deliveries after a strong Boeing mid-year run.
Lockheed Martin says its NetSense system detected and tracked drones using an unmodified Verizon 5G network in a Miami-area trial, aiming to offer wide-area airspace monitoring without new sensor hardware.
The US Army has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to $472 million to provide engineering services for modernizing and sustaining the CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.
An Air China C919 flew from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, marking the Chinese narrowbody's first non-domestic passenger service.
eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Dayton-based defense technology company Resonant Sciences, creating a dedicated defense unit while expanding its Ohio manufacturing footprint.
A used-aircraft marketplace featured a 2005 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as its daily top pick.
Chinese eVTOL maker EHang has introduced a program aiming to speed up international certification of its autonomous air taxis, naming Sri Lanka as its first partner.
A Goodyear Zeppelin NT airship spent two weeks flying sightseeing routes over central London, offering passengers low-altitude views of city landmarks.
Whisper Aero's eQ250 electric ducted fan propulsion system has flown on a modified glider in Tennessee under an FAA special airworthiness certification, with the company citing quieter, more powerful performance than a conventional propeller.
An annual observance on August 19 commemorates the Wright brothers' contributions to aviation and the anniversary of Orville Wright's birth.
A used aircraft marketplace feature spotlights a 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane based in Ontario, noting its low flight hours and upgraded avionics.
Turkey has agreed to buy 20 new-build Eurofighter Typhoons in an $11 billion deal, with officials saying the order could expand with second-hand jets from Oman and Qatar.
A second B-21 Raider test aircraft has completed its first flight from Palmdale, California, advancing the U.S. Air Force's stealth bomber program.