Honda Aircraft has received US FAA approval to equip the HondaJet Elite II with Garmin's Emergency Autoland system, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of autonomous safety technology in light jets. According to AeroTime, this certification follows the completion of certification flight testing in October 2025 and demonstrates Honda Aircraft's commitment to delivering new value to its customers.
AeroTime sat down with Anthony Florian, President of EMEA and India, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, to discuss the company's role in driving safer, smarter, and more efficient flight. With rising fuel costs, decarbonization targets, and increasing passenger expectations, Honeywell is working to advance autonomy and AI capabilities.
Honeywell International reported higher quarterly revenue and profit, driven by strong demand in its aerospace unit and related aftermarket services. Sales rose to approximately $10.
With the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process complete, a key House appropriator expressed concerns about the adequacy of NASA's funding for 2027. The appropriator believes there is 'room for improvement' in the agency's budget and hopes to see enhancements in the next spending bill.
The House has approved a $838.7 billion fiscal 2026 defense spending bill, paving the way for final passage through the Senate next week. The compromise bill includes $8.
The House passed the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill, setting up passage in the Senate before Congress goes on holiday break. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes $900.
The United States government shutdown ended with the House vote to approve a funding bill, restoring pay to hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Airlines, airports, and the Federal Aviation Administration expect delays as staffing stabilizes, but the agency will begin lifting capacity restrictions on a rolling basis.
The US Air Force has awarded SNC the SAOC recapitalization contract, marking a significant departure from traditional practices. SNC's focus on open architectures and government-owned technical data has enabled it to deliver the program ahead of schedule.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents discussed workforce resilience amid generational shifts. Industry leaders emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusive leadership to bridge the gap between senior staff and Gen Z.
AeroTime reports that airline crew members are abandoning traditional roaming entirely to switch to Holafly Plans, which provide seamless connectivity across 160+ destinations. With a single, permanent eSIM, users can stay connected without worrying about roaming charges or manual activations.
Breaking Defense reports that Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has secured a two-thirds supermajority in the House of Representatives, giving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unprecedented power to reshape Japan's national trajectory. The move marks a significant shift in Japan's defense priorities and could have far-reaching implications for regional security.
Breaking Defense spoke with Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, on the challenges of traditional military communications. Elsight's Halo platform is designed to provide persistent BVLOS communications in warfare conditions.
Howmet Aerospace has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM), the aerospace division of Stanley Black & Decker, for approximately $1.8 billion. CAM provides critical fasteners, fittings, and other engineered components for the aerospace and defense industries.
Breaking Defense reports that Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao has outlined his vision for a new Pacific defense architecture. This network of overlapping partnerships distributes capability and strategic commitment across multiple nations and locations.
Hungary has achieved a significant military aviation milestone, becoming the first nation worldwide to receive its complete fleet of Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer delivered the country's second C-390 at Kecskemet Air Base on November 21, 2025, in a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky and Embraer executives.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has expanded its Portchester, England site to support UK and European customers. The new facility will increase capacity for REMUS 620 and Odyssey autonomy support, as well as enable training capabilities for allied navies.
On September 9, 2017, Scott Roberts flew his Pilatus PC-12 from Scottsdale to Houston, delivering supplies and relocating 13 dogs from shelters. The mission was coordinated with Wings of Rescue and AERObridge.
Ursa Major's storable liquid rocket engine technology is revolutionizing hypersonic propulsion for the U.S. Air Force, offering unprecedented maneuverability and operational flexibility.
Hypersonic weapons have captured global military attention, but the science behind them is far from new. While ballistic missiles have exceeded Mach 5 since the 1960s, today's hypersonic systems—including cruise missiles and gliding vehicles—represent a strategic leap forward.
Hypersonic weapons have captured military and media attention as the next frontier in modern warfare, but the technology is far more nuanced than headlines suggest. While speeds exceeding Mach 5 offer genuine tactical advantages—compressed reaction times and challenging thermal management—recent combat experience reveals they're not invulnerable.