Cirrus Aircraft has announced that its SR Series G7+ aircraft has received approval from both EASA and the UK CAA. The aircraft features Safe Return Emergency Autoland, powered by Garmin, which is a world-first in single-engine piston aircraft.
A Beechcraft 95-C55 Baron crashed into a car on Florida's I-95 highway after an emergency landing. The incident occurred near Cocoa, Florida, and involved two people on board the plane.
Cirrus Aircraft has achieved ANAC certification for its SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland system. This approval enables the aircraft to be delivered in Brazil and expands access to Cirrus' groundbreaking safety innovation.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has expressed confidence in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) despite ongoing tensions with Dassault Aviation. The program, launched in 2017, aims to deliver a 'system of systems' centered on a next-generation fighter, supported by collaborative drones and a networked combat cloud.
Firefly Aerospace has selected Volta Space Technologies to host a wireless power receiver on its Blue Ghost Mission 2 lander on the far side of the Moon. The payload will demonstrate technologies for surviving lunar night and supporting a lunar orbit power grid, as part of Volta's planned LightGrid network.
Boeing has reported a significant increase in aircraft deliveries for 2025, up 68.9% compared to the previous year. The company delivered 537 aircraft, including five 737 MAXs to United Airlines and three to American Airlines.
The Navy and Palantir have announced an initial $448 million contract for the ShipOS program, which aims to boost nuclear submarine production by deploying AI-powered tools throughout shipyards and suppliers. The program will focus on reducing schedule planning time from 160 manual hours to under 10 minutes.
The Pentagon is accelerating work on the Golden Dome nationwide missile-defense architecture, with industry bracing for an initiative reminiscent of the Manhattan Project. Honeywell Aerospace has positioned itself as a strategic supplier across all four tiers of the emerging architecture, bringing decades of experience in guidance, navigation, and space-flight controls to support the primes now shaping the program.
The International Space Station is set to retire in 2030, with government agencies, private companies, universities, and research institutes transitioning to Starlab. Voyager Technologies will continue to deliver mission management expertise, having been the largest commercial user of the ISS for 36 countries and 1,400 payloads and satellites.
Auterion has released new footage of a coordinated drone swarm strike, demonstrating its Nemyx product line and AuterionOS software stack. The company's work aims to enhance sensor coverage, complicate adversary defenses, and mitigate risk through advanced swarm operations.
A Qantas Airbus A380 was grounded in Los Angeles after wing damage was discovered on its inaugural flight from Sydney. The aircraft experienced delamination of a slat, but flight controls and safety systems functioned normally.
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled Valo, an electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for commercial service. Following regulatory approval in 2028, Valo aims to revolutionize urban air mobility with its advanced design and passenger-first approach.
Air Transat has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots' union, preventing a planned strike and flight cancellations. The proposed preliminary contract agreement features a 59% salary increase over five years and 'major improvements' to working conditions.
Qantas employees represented by the Australian Services Union have accepted a new Enterprise Agreement that delivers substantial wage increases and enhanced job security measures. According to AeroTime, the result follows months of negotiations with the airline.
A US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing has reignited a debate over ADS-B tracking, with lawmakers pushing for new guardrails around aircraft tracking. The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act (PAPA) aims to restrict ADS-B use to safety functions, while also including transparency provisions for airports imposing landing fees on general aviation aircraft.
The Mitchell Institute recommends that the Defense Department commission an independent review of its roles and missions to ensure clarity on service and agency responsibilities in supporting space superiority. The report also emphasizes the need for investment in cross-domain capabilities, including laser technologies and anti-satellite weapons, as well as joint exercises and education programs focused on space superiority.
Boom Supersonic has secured a $1.25 billion launch order for its Superpower natural gas turbine, which will power AI data centers. The company has completed its $300 million funding round led by Darsana Capital Partners.
The Pentagon has launched GenAi.mil, a new website offering generative AI tools to all three million personnel. The first AI available on the site is Google's Gemini, capable of handling highly sensitive but unclassified information.
Business aviation is experiencing a strong period, but CEO Kevin Singh warns that the industry may be ignoring structural risks. He argues that the current boom has eroded discipline and responsibility, with issues such as staffing shortages, airport congestion, and supply-chain fragility becoming real operational threats.
For nearly eight decades, the US Navy has benefited from technological superiority, scientific depth, and operational excellence. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is evolving to better align research with acquisition priorities and accelerate technology transition.