Electra tests ultra-STOL aircraft as feeder for major airports
Electra, a startup developing an ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) hybrid-electric aircraft, announced on August 18, 2026, that…
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Cirrus jet suffers gear collapse during takeoff attempt from closed runway
Investigators are trying to determine why a Cirrus Vision Jet attempted to take off from a runway that…
Paramedic flies eVTOL to 911 call, beats ambulance by 20 minutes
A paramedic in rural North Carolina has flown a single-seat electric aircraft to real 911 calls, reaching one…
Rheinmetall launches FV-014 loitering munition from moving truck
Rheinmetall launched its FV-014 loitering munition from its Containerized Missile Launcher for the first time. The demonstration took…
NOEMI Aerospace signs seaplane deals with India and Philippine operators
Norwegian aircraft manufacturer NOEMI Aerospace is expanding its footprint across Asia, signing two separate agreements in August 2026…
FedEx unveils retro 777F as Memphis airport is renamed for founder Fred Smith
FedEx has unveiled a Boeing 777 Freighter in a retro paint scheme inspired by the aircraft that launched…
Kratos pauses XQ-58 Valkyrie flights after drone crashes during Utah test
Kratos has temporarily suspended flight testing of its XQ-58 Valkyrie after one of the uncrewed aircraft crashed shortly…
Former flight attendant pleads guilty to posing as pilot for free flights
A former Toronto flight attendant has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the United States after prosecutors said…
How Trump secretly switched Air Force One jets (twice) to evade an Iran threat
In an elaborate ruse straight out of a movie subplot, US President Donald Trump was secretly whisked off…
FlightAware sues Kalshi over bets on flight cancellations
Flight-tracking company FlightAware has sued prediction-market operator Kalshi, accusing the service of using its data and trademark without…
flyadeal launches livery design competition to celebrate 50th aircraft
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal is inviting the public to help design the livery for its 50th aircraft, launching…
US lifts sanctions on Fly Baghdad after two years on terrorism blacklist
The US Treasury Department has lifted sanctions on Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and two of its Boeing 737s,…
Honeywell Aerospace shares plunge after weak first standalone quarter
Shares in Honeywell Aerospace plunged 24% on August 6, 2026, after supply-chain problems led to slower sales and…
The Bahamas hits aircraft operators with retroactive bills dating to 2021
For years, The Bahamas worked hard to persuade private pilots to visit, promoting its airports, organizing fly-ins and…
APAC airlines see June 2026 passenger figures dip; cargo demand stays resilient
Asia Pacific airlines carried 30.5 million international passengers in June 2026, a 1.1% year-over-year decline, even as the…
FAA awards $870M for airport infrastructure projects across US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $870 million for airport infrastructure projects across the United States, spanning…
Itochu to acquire 50% of aircraft lessor ACG in $1.95B deal
Japanese trading company Itochu plans to pay $1.95 billion for a 50% stake in Aviation Capital Group, one of the…
Marine pilot survives low-altitude ejection before F-35B crashes at Miramar
A US Marine Corps pilot survived an ejection moments before an F-35B crashed and caught fire near the…