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On 5 October 2023, a Cagatay CGT-50 unmanned aircraft crashed at Radnor Range after its right wing detached during a demonstration flight. An investigation revealed structural failures caused by undersized wing joiners and poor manufacturing quality, highlighting critical safety and operational communication issues.

The Royal Air Force is redefining the future of air combat with StormShroud, the first in a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP). Designed to blind enemy radar and bolster the survivability of Typhoon and F-35B Lightning jets, this innovative drone system has undergone a rigorous first year of operational testing. From its historic…

The bright yellow jets may get yet another chance. Spirit Airlines is in advanced talks for a bailout. Here’s what we know. After weeks of uncertainty, Spirit Airlines may finally have a path forward. The Wall Street Journal first reported, and other outlets have confirmed, that Spirit Airlines is in advanced talks with the US…

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace and PowerLight Technologies sustain the K1000ULE in flight using laser-based wireless power beaming, maintaining continuous ISR operations without ground recovery. Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) and PowerLight Technologies demonstrated wireless power beaming to the K1000ULE at Shaw Air Force Base. The AFCENT Battle Lab hosted the event. CENTCOM and the Operational Energy Innovation…

Sion Power’s Licerion Strike and Echo cells exceed 500 Wh/kg, enabling combat drones to fly two to three times longer than systems powered by conventional lithium-ion batteries. Sion Power has announced two lithium-metal military drone battery cells purpose-built for unmanned defense systems. The Licerion Strike and Licerion Echo cells exceed 500 Wh/kg in energy density.…

UNOS and NASA launch a joint study to examine how UAV flights affect organ viability and how drones could improve transplant logistics nationwide. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and NASA have announced a new research partnership. The two organizations signed the agreement at UNOS’ Richmond, Virginia headquarters. The study examines how drone technology…

The 2026 airport coffee rankings break down the best and worst coffee across major U.S. airports. See who made the list. There are a few universal truths about flying. Boarding will probably start late. Someone always tries to cram way too much into the overhead bin. And at some point, you’ll be looking for coffee.…