Public safety and agricultural drone operations
Everything filed under drones and advanced air mobility in our aviation industry coverage, the 22 reports filed on it so far.
FAA Proposes Relaxing Oxygen Mask Rules for Pilots
The FAA has proposed easing oxygen mask requirements for pilots operating pressurized aircraft under Parts 91 and 135, citing modern safety systems...
FAA Reviews Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue After Airlines
The FAA is reviewing a flight management computer software glitch on some Boeing 737 MAX jets, convening a safety board.
Garmin Autoland Approved for Pilatus PC-12 PRO
The FAA and EASA have certified Garmin's Safety Autoland system for the Pilatus PC-12 PRO turboprop, expanding the automated emergency landing...
UK Royal Air Force forms first space effects
The UK has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit for offensive and defensive space operations, to disrupt and deny...
UK's F-35 Fleet Faces Cuts, Shifts to Drone-Carrier Strategy
The UK's plan for 138 F-35 jets is widely seen as dead, with a revised target of 75 by 2033. High costs and US reliability concerns are driving a...
BermudAir Leases Embraer E190F for Cargo Expansion
BermudAir has leased an Embraer E190F freighter, marking its entry into dedicated cargo operations and the first deployment of this aircraft type in...
F-22 Pilot Awarded Top Safety Honor for Belly Landing
A US Air Force F-22 pilot received the service's highest flight safety award for successfully belly-landing a $156 million stealth fighter after a...
House Report Urges Long-Term Brain Health Study for Navy
A U.S. House oversight report calls for a multi-year study into potential brain injuries in Navy pilots from carrier operations, citing concerns over
Drone and Balloon Ground 400+ San Diego Flights
A drone and a stratospheric test balloon disrupted operations at San Diego International Airport, causing a ground stop and delaying over 400 flights.
Archer Aviation Launches Public eVTOL Demo Tour in Northern
Archer Aviation begins a public demonstration tour of its Midnight eVTOL prototype in Northern California to shows electric air taxi benefits and...
Rheinmetall LUNA NG drone approved
Germany's military aviation authority has granted provisional airworthiness certification to the Rheinmetall LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance system
Airlink Jets' 50-Foot Rugby Flyover Sparks
Airlink jets performed a flyover estimated at 41-46 feet above a Cape Town rugby stadium, sparking a debate over safety.
EASA eases Jordan, Lebanon airspace warnings
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency eased its airspace warnings for Jordan and Lebanon on August 31, 2026, the same day Jordan's military...
Airlink E-Jets stadium flypast safety debate
Two Airlink Embraer E-Jets performed a low formation flypast over a Cape Town stadium before a rugby match, raising safety concerns.
South Korean naval drone test fails
Two domestically produced attack drones crashed seconds after launch from a South Korean Navy ship due to a defective launcher door.
Qantas A380 Flies with Work Light Inside Wing
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report on an incident where a Qantas A380 flew two international sectors with a maintenance...
US Marine Takes Control of Valkyrie Drone in Electronic Warfare Mission
A US Marine successfully took control of a Kratos Valkyrie drone beyond line of sight during an electronic warfare mission in southern California.
Rakuten Helps Helsing Pitch HX-2 Strike Drone to Japan
Japanese e-commerce group Rakuten is assisting German defense technology company Helsing in its pursuit of a sale of its HX-2 strike drone to Japan's...
Avolon and Akasa Air Finalize Sale-Leaseback Deal for Seven Boeing 737-8200 Aircraft
Avolon and Akasa Air have agreed on a sale-leaseback transaction for seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, allowing the Indian carrier to optimize its...
Pilatus Consolidates Composite Operations in Switzerland
Aviation manufacturer Pilatus has opened a new composite manufacturing center in Switzerland, bringing together its development and production...
FAA Proposes Mandatory Fix for Boeing 787 Fan Cowl Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a mandatory airworthiness directive to address a potential safety issue with the Boeing 787...
Spanish F-18 Shoots Down Drone Over Romania After Approach Via Moldova
A Spanish Air and Space Force F/A-18 Hornet shot down a drone over southeastern Romania in the early hours of August 16, 2026, marking the fourth...