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FIA 2026: GE Aerospace demonstrates hybrid-electric flight above 30,000ft
GE Aerospace has completed a hybrid-electric flight demonstration above 30,000ft using a modified Saab 340B test aircraft, a feat the company says is the first such operation at altitudes typically used by commercial passenger aircraft. The news was announced this morning at the Farnborough Airshow The programme was conducted with NASA, BETA Technologies, Boeing subsidiary…
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Azul expands freighter fleet with Global GSA Group support
Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas (Azul) is expanding its dedicated cargo fleet with four additional Airbus A321 freighters, strengthening its domestic and regional network as it deepens its partnership with Global GSA Group. The additional aircraft will replace Azul’s Boeing 737 freighters and support the continued growth of Azul Logística from its Viracopos hub, increasing…
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Anduril Reveals Thunder Autonomous Tiltrotor Concept
Anduril began their 2026 showing at Farnborough International Airshow strong with the unveiling of Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor designed for modular payloads. The impressive looking aircraft, represented at the airshow by a full-scale model, follows the common Anduril concept of featuring modular and easily interchangeable payloads. Thunder is able to operate as an intelligence, surveillance,…
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Mountain Horse Solutions – Talon DT-300
Heavy Lift. Extended Range. When the mission demands greater payload capacity, longer range, and operational
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ANAC Publishes Proposed Noise Certification Criteria for Eve 100
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve” or “the Company”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31) welcomes the publication
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ACNZ targets ageing feeder cargo fleet with new composite aircraft
Aviation Composites New Zealand (ACNZ) has unveiled a new all-composite aircraft aimed at replacing the world’s ageing regional feeder cargo fleet, targeting a market of more than 3,200 aircraft where operators currently have few modern alternatives. The New Zealand manufacturer said its ‘AC-2 AveniQ’ has been designed primarily for regional cargo operations, addressing a replacement…
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Two U.S. Service Members Killed, One Missing in Iranian Attack on Jordanian Base
Iran conducted a retaliatory attack with ballistic missiles and drones against Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with two U.S. service members killed and one more still missing. In a retaliatory strike for the recent U.S. bombing campaign, Iran has attacked Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan with ballistic missiles and drones on July 17,…
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Rupprecht Law – FCC Drone Import & Marketing Ban
On July 17, 2026, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and Office
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Japan’s XEC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Begins Operational Flight Testing
The new XEC-2 SOJ, which first flew in March 2026, has now started operational flight testing with the JASDF’s Air Development and Test Wing (ADTW) at Gifu Air Base. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s EC-2 Electronic Warfare Stand-Off Jammer (EW-SOJ) aircraft, now designated the XEC-2, began its operational test and evaluation campaign on Jul. 15,…
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‘Eyes in the sky’: Minneapolis city council votes down controversial drone pilot scheme
The Minneapolis City Council has narrowly rejected a proposal to deploy police drones as first responders following fierce public opposition over civil liberties, historic police abuses, and the manufacturer’s ties to the Israeli military and federal immigration enforcement.