Solar Impulse 2 Lost in Autonomous Test Flight Crash
The historic, record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has been destroyed after suffering a power loss during a recent autonomous test flight.
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Aviation and Drone Firms Targeted in Targeted Data Exfiltration Campaign
A new cyber espionage campaign is specifically targeting aviation and drone operators to steal critical geospatial and GPS data, signaling a shift in threat actor priorities.
Joby Aviation Hits Certification Milestones as Operational Integration Begins
Joby Aviation has confirmed progress in its FAA certification process and selection for a federal electric air taxi integration program.
Archer Aviation Advances Midnight eVTOL Certification in UAE
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has initiated a Restricted Type Certificate program for Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL, marking a major milestone for electric air taxi deployment.
Air India Weighs Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Facing mounting financial pressure from the conflict in Iran, Air India is reportedly considering a shift toward defensive austerity measures including payroll adjustments and reduced flight frequencies.
Department of War Launches Public UAP Archive
The US government has officially released its first set of declassified UAP files, marking the start of a periodic archive update initiative overseen by the Department of War.
Aviation Cybersecurity: The Hidden Risk Behind Modern Flight Operations
Aviation cybersecurity is no longer a back-office IT issue. Modern flight operations depend on connected systems for bookings, flight planning, crew communications, maintenance, airport check-in, baggage handling, aircraft connectivity, and passenger services. That digital ecosystem improves speed and efficiency, but it also gives attackers more places to look for weak access controls, old systems, unpatched … Read more
First Production Boeing 777-9 Takes Flight
The first production Boeing 777-9 has successfully completed its initial flight, moving the aircraft closer to its anticipated entry into service with Lufthansa.
Aviation Cybersecurity: The New Risk Around Flight Operations
Aviation has always depended on coordination. Aircraft, crews, dispatchers, maintenance teams, airports, suppliers, and air traffic systems all have to work together with very little room for error. On a global scale, that coordination is enormous. More than 100,000 commercial flights operate on an average day, which shows how much modern aviation depends on reliable … Read more
AAR Announces Strategic Exit from Legacy Commercial Programs
AAR is restructuring its operations and exiting the asset-heavy legacy component repair market to focus on higher-margin growth opportunities.