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General Aviation Sep 3, 2026Business Jets, Turboprops Lift Q2 GA Shipments
GAMA reported higher aircraft billings through the first half of 2026 despite a decline in piston-airplane deliveries.
Reporting source: www.avweb.comRead full story →General Aviation Sep 3, 2026GAO Urges FAA Review Of A&P Testing Barrier
Students in some high school maintenance programs face additional requirements before they can take the FAA’s general knowledge test.
Reporting source: www.avweb.comRead full story →General Aviation Sep 3, 2026Study Finds Collegiate Pilots Neutral on UAS Autonomy
Small Part 141 survey found no significant change in willingness to fly based on how nearby unmanned aircraft were controlled.
Reporting source: www.avweb.comRead full story →Worldwide Aviation Aug 28, 2026Discover Airlines announces first routes to the UK and Ireland for Summer 2027
German airline Discover Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced four new nonstop routes… The post Discover Airlines announces first routes to the UK and Ireland for Summer 2027 appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Manchester and Stansted owner claims hackers demanded ransom during cyber-attack
The owner of Manchester Airport (MAN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) has claimed that hackers demanded a ransom… The post Manchester and Stansted owner claims hackers demanded ransom during cyber-attack appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →MBDA claims Akeron missiles seized from French van in Italy were inert
MBDA has claimed that three Akeron anti-tank missiles, seized from a French-registered van at the port of Bari in June 2026, were inert test… The post MBDA claims Akeron missiles seized from French van in Italy were inert appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Archer CEO: the Trump administration is a ‘dream scenario’ for any entrepreneur
CEO of Archer Aviation, Adam Goldstein, is arguably the most widely recognized and discussed electric vehicle takeoff and… The post Archer CEO: the Trump administration is a ‘dream scenario’ for any entrepreneur appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Worldwide Aviation Aug 28, 2026Marine One radio problem at DCA prompts a simple fix: move the antenna
A radio communications failure between Marine One and air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)… The post Marine One radio problem at DCA prompts a simple fix: move the antenna appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Worldwide Aviation Aug 27, 2026Germany builds radar-powered bird warning system for military aircraft
The German Armed Forces have put into operation a new software platform that turns more than 800,000 radar… The post Germany builds radar-powered bird warning system for military aircraft appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Worldwide Aviation Aug 27, 2026Singapore to host first Passenger Terminal Expo Asia
With Asia a key engine of global aviation growth, airport leaders, government officials and technology specialists will gather… The post Singapore to host first Passenger Terminal Expo Asia appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →Russia delivers third Su-35S fighter batch of 2026
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said on August 27, 2026, that it had delivered a batch of new… The post Russia delivers third Su-35S fighter batch of 2026 appeared first on AeroTime.
Reporting source: www.aerotime.aeroRead full story →PAL to increase Manila-Melbourne service to daily flights from November 2026
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will increase its Manila-Melbourne service from five weekly flights to daily operations starting… The post PAL to increase Manila-Melbourne service to daily flights from November 2026 appeared first on AeroTime.
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