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Mind Over Drone: How Cognitive Load and Pilot Fatigue Are Reshaping Flight Safety
Part 1 of DRONELIFE’s Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations In this three-part DRONELIFE guest series, transportation and aviation experts Aloha Ley and Giovanni Carnaroli examine the human dimension of drone operations through the lens of current research and operational experience. Rather than focusing solely on technology, the…
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BAE Systems Unveils Brontanax, UK’s First Collaborative Combat Aircraft
BAE Systems has already built a prototype for the Brontanax CCA, which is set to fly alongside a Typhoon by the end of 2027. BAE Systems has unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow its latest development program, the Brontanax Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The aircraft, whose name is derived from Ancient Greek and means ‘Thunder…
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FIA 2026: AerCap orders 15 Boeing 787-9s to grow Dreamliner fleet
AerCap has ordered 15 additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, taking its portfolio of the widebody aircraft to approximately 140 and reinforcing its position as the leasing industry’s largest 787 customer. The agreement, announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, also includes substitution rights for the larger 787-10, allowing AerCap to switch part or all of the…
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FIA 2026: Azorra places order for up to 30 Embraer E-Freighters
Aircraft lessor Azorra has placed an order for up to 30 Embraer E190 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, becoming one of the first lessors to commit to the E-Freighter programme as it expands into the freighter leasing market. Announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement includes 20 firm P2F conversion orders and purchase rights for…
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FIA 2026: Expliseat, MHIRJ sign CRJ deal
Regional jet MRO firm MHIRJ and seating manufacturer Expliseat today announced a strategic collaboration that will make Expliseat’s lightweight seating available to CRJ operators. Through the agreement, Expliseat becomes positioned as a seating supplier for the platform, expanding the portfolio of cabin solutions supported by MHIRJ. The collaboration combines MHIRJ’s knowledge of the CRJ aircraft…
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FIA 2026: Embraer secures long-term E175 MRO extension with SkyWest
Embraer has secured a long-term extension to provide heavy maintenance support for SkyWest Airlines’ fleet of 271 E175 aircraft, expanding the scope of an existing agreement and increasing maintenance capacity in the US. Announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement will see heavy maintenance carried out at Embraer’s Services & Support facilities in…
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Custom neck pillow introduced for Safran Z400 on Emirates
Emirates has introduced a neck pillow, specifically designed for use with the Safran seats in the Economy cabin. The multi-way adjustable headrest, known as U-Dream, has been designed to provide full neck and head support during sleep or relaxation, which will be incorporated onto Emirates Economy Class Safran Z400 seats. across all Emirates A350’s and…
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Boeing Announces Leonardo as New MQ-28 Ghost Bat Partner
Boeing has delivered a briefing update on its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), currently on display at Farnborough International Airshow, confirming the addition of Leonardo as an official European partner. Glen Ferguson, MQ-28 Program Global Director, announced on Jul. 21, 2026 at Farnborough International Airshow that Leonardo, Eton, and Hensoldt have joined as…
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FIA 2026: BA selects Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for A320neo fleet
British Airways (BA) has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power 33 firm and 30 option Airbus A320neo aircraft, alongside a 12-year maintenance agreement covering the fleet. The agreement, announced today at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, includes Pratt & Whitney’s EngineWise Comprehensive services, with engine deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. Rick Deurloo,…
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FIA 2026: Narrowbody delivery delays dominate FIA 2026 Leaders’ Summit
Airline chief executives speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 Leaders’ Summit have warned that narrowbody delivery delays and persistent supply chain disruption remain the primary operational threat to low-cost, regional and legacy carriers, six years after the COVID-19 pandemic first disrupted production lines. The panel, chaired by industry journalist Mark Pilling, brought together Nasaruddin…