Aviation News & Insights

Iridium Communications is set to acquire the remaining 61% of aircraft-tracking venture Aireon, aiming to strengthen its role in global aviation surveillance.

GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney have achieved a critical manufacturing milestone for their respective Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion engine prototypes.

Archer Aviation has cleared the third stage of the FAA’s type certification process for its Midnight eVTOL, marking a significant step toward planned 2026 commercial service.

The historic, record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has been destroyed after suffering a power loss during a recent autonomous test flight.

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 has confirmed progress in its FAA certification process and selection for a federal electric air taxi integration program.

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.

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.

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.