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Famed Apollo Astronaut Jim Lovell has Passed Away
Famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell has passed away at age 97. His legendary life and career touched many, even becoming a household name in 1970 when he radioed to Earth “Houston, we have a problem” and limped 250,000 miles home from the moon in a crippled spacecraft on Apollo 13. NASA’s current acting Administrator Sean…
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Researchers Develop Drones for Safer Confined-Space Inspections
Drones are increasingly being deployed to perform tasks that are either too dangerous or physically difficult for humans. This is especially true for inspections of infrastructure such as power lines, bridges, and tunnels. Given the success of drones in these applications, it is only logical that developers are exploring ways to adapt the technology…
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Fuel starvation brings down 172
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
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Korean Air and Anduril Partner on AI-Powered UAV Development for Asia-Pacific
Collaboration aims to establish Korean production base and advance autonomous aerial defense systems in the region Korean Air has signed a new technical agreement with U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries to co-develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Asia-Pacific market. The partnership combines Korean Air’s integrated UAV system expertise with Anduril’s advanced AI and…
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Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters
DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. Matt’s done the deep dive on the BVLOS NPRM: here’s his summary of what’s most important for drone…
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IAG Cargo lifts perishables volumes 21% in first half of 2025
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has reported a 21% year-on-year increase in the volume of perishable goods transported in the first half of 2025, driven by rising global demand for fresh produce. The growth comes amid shifting European consumer habits, with McKinsey & Company research pointing to increased appetite for…
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Etihad Cargo marks two years of growth at Ezhou Huahu Airport
Etihad Cargo is celebrating two years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, strengthening its strategic partnership with SF Airlines and expanding its role in Asia’s first dedicated freighter hub. Since moving joint operations from Wuhan to Ezhou in August 2023, Etihad Airways became the first international airline to launch scheduled commercial freighter services in the…
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Pilot disregards the critical principle of see and avoid
The decision by the Cirrus SR20 pilot to proceed onto the runway without clear situational awareness posed a significant safety risk.
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First Japanese F-35Bs Arrive to Nyutabaru Air Base
The first three F-35B Lightning IIs have finally been delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The Japan Air Self Defense Force Article (JASDF) announced the arrival of its first three F-35B Lightning II STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) jets at Nyutabaru Air Base on Aug. 7, 2025. The Japanese Ministry of Defense…
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Comment: Why taking cybersecurity seriously is not optional for airlines
In this latest in a series of posts about technology and aviation, Oleksandr Plyska, vice president at Sigma Software Group, says protecting data is a key trust issue In our previous article, we explored how legacy technology continues to hold the aviation industry back, from outdated systems causing costly downtime to failed digital upgrades due…
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