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YFQ-44 CCA Begins Testing with U.S. Air Force Experimental Operations Unit
The YFQ-44 flew sorties with the U.S. Air Force Experimental Operations Unit at Edwards AFB, allowing to start working on development of the initial tactics, techniques and procedures for CCAs. The U.S. Air Force and Anduril announced a first round of testing of the YFQ-44A with the Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Edwards Air Force…
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Industry giants and Cinderella stories collide at 2026 competition
The Competition presented by Snap-on brings today’s top maintenance technicians and tomorrow’s rising stars to the MRO Americas convention this month in Orlando. By Steve Staedler Nearly 90 aviation maintenance teams from around the world will converge in Orlando next week (April 21-23, 2026) for The Competition presented by Snap-on, the premier aviation skills contest…
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SITA CEO: Data gaps limiting ROI on record $50B airline tech spend
Airlines are increasing technology spending at record levels, but fragmented data systems remain a major obstacle to improving efficiency, resilience and on-time performance, according to SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report. Carriers invested $36 billion in IT in 2025, equal to 3.6% of revenue, as they looked to strengthen day-to-day operations and reduce the…
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US air force launches market research for new low-cost surveillance drones
The US air force has issued a request for information to identify sources for low-cost, fast-to-deploy unmanned aerial vehicles for intelligence gathering.
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Ramco powers Korean Air engine maintenance centre operations
Aviation software provider Ramco Systems has gone live with its Aviation Suite software at Korean Air’s Engine Maintenance Center, providing the airline with a scalable digital platform to support engine maintenance operations and future expansion plans. The software will connect functions across engine maintenance, finance, customer support and billing, while also integrating with internal and…
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Windracers selected as key supplier in UK Government’s biggest ever drone package for Ukraine
Windracers has been named a primary supplier in the UK Government’s historic £752m drone support package for Ukraine. Announced by Defence Secretary John Healey, this landmark deal will see the autonomous, long-range Windracers ULTRA platform provide critical heavy-lift operational support on the front lines, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in sovereign defence technology.
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AIX 2026: Panasonic wins Air India IFE MRO support contract
Panasonic Avionics has secured a major agreement with Air India to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for the airline’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft. Under the deal, Panasonic Technical Services’ (PTS) Total Care Package will deliver end-to-end maintenance for in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems installed on Air India’s Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000, A350-900 and…
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Aerodyca – Chimango 650 UAV
The Chimango 650 UAV is a Class I unmanned aerial vehicle, developed under STANAG 4703
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Jeh Aerospace signs landing gear components supply deal with Liebherr-Aerospace
US-based aerospace manufacturing company Jeh Aerospace has signed a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture and supply high-precision components for landing gear systems on high-rate commercial single-aisle aircraft programmes. Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will manufacture and supply these components from its dedicated facility in Hyderabad, India, thus becoming part of Liebherr-Aerospace’s global industrial network.…
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Drone inspection firm Donecle secures €10m to expand development
Automated aircraft inspection startup Donecle has raised €10 million to accelerate international expansion and advance its AI-powered drone technologies for aircraft maintenance. The funding round was led jointly by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners, with participation from GSO Innovation and ARIS Occitanie. The investment will support the Toulouse-based company’s growth across Europe and…
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