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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest global traffic figures indicating that air passenger numbers in January 2026 have surpassed pre-pandemic levels on a capacity-adjusted basis. According to the report, global passenger traffic measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) exceeded January 2019 levels, marking a further milestone in the sector’s recovery. […]
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a proposal to revise regulatory frameworks governing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations across Europe. The initiative is intended to support the routine deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and other novel air vehicle types within urban and regional environments. The proposed regulatory package
EASA PROPOSES UPDATED RULES FOR ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY OPERATIONSRead More »
Tecnam Aircraft has announced the launch of its MOSAIK59 product line, positioned to align with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) regulations. The announcement was made from Capua, Italy, as the manufacturer outlined its readiness to respond to the revised Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) framework. READY FOR FAA MOSAIC RULES
AviaDev Africa 2026 will take place from 10–12 June at the Gaborone International Conference Centre in Botswana, with the programme placing strong emphasis on aviation finance, fleet planning and future route development across the continent. The event will open with a new Aviation Finance & Leasing Forum, followed by broader discussions on macroeconomic trends, network
FL Technics has published an analysis examining the causes of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) incidents and the strategies airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers can deploy to manage and mitigate their impact. The commentary, issued on 24 February 2026, is authored by Viktor Bulanov, Head of Sales and Customer Support at FL Technics.
FL TECHNICS OUTLINES STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE AND MANAGE AOG EVENTSRead More »
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) have collaborated on the Have Remy Test Management Project (TMP), focused on developing tactical artificial intelligence capable of operating alongside human pilots. Announced on 23 February 2026, the initiative integrates TPS students directly into the design, testing and evaluation of autonomous agents
Airbus Helicopters unveils conventional and high-speed compound rotorcraft concepts for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities study, building on compound demonstrator experience. NGRC Study Participation Airbus Helicopters has unveiled two next generation rotorcraft concepts in response to the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. The company’s proposal, developed in collaboration with RTX businesses
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Stuttgart Airport secures €1.5 million in EU funding to advance its STRzero carbon strategy, including installation of electrically powered PCA systems and expanded solar infrastructure. Destination STRzero Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH has secured European Union funding to support further implementation of its STRzero carbon strategy, reinforcing its objective of reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions to
STUTTGART AIRPORT ADVANCES STRZERO STRATEGY WITH EU FUNDINGRead More »
ACC Aviation completes the remarketing of an ATR 72-600 on behalf of Air Calédonie, with the aircraft acquired by Federal Express Corporation. Advisory role for Air Calédonie sale ACC Aviation has completed the remarketing of an ATR 72-600 aircraft on behalf of Air Calédonie. The aircraft has been acquired by Federal Express Corporation, described as
GA-ASI and the USAF conduct a manned–unmanned teaming demonstration from Edwards AFB, integrating an MQ-20 Avenger with an F-22 Raptor using autonomy software and tactical data links. Drones / UAS / Counter-UAS / Advanced Air Mobility General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has reported the completion of a manned–unmanned teaming demonstration conducted with the United
GA-ASI AND USAF FLY MANNED–UNMANNED TEAMING DEMONSTRATION WITH F-22 AND MQ-20Read More »
