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Aviation Capital Group orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
ACG, a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, headquartered in Newport Beach, California has signed a firm order for 75 A320neo Family
Airbus connects German and Swedish air defence forces into unified NATO shield
Airbus Defence and Space successfully integrated key components of bi-national air defence during NATO exercise SPARTAN ARROW 26 in Crete.
Airbus forecasts growing services market to double by 2045
Airbus forecasts growing services market to double by 2045 learn more about the aircraft Global Services Forecast 2026-2045.
Airbus reports share buyback transactions 05-09 October 2026
Airbus reports share buyback transactions 05-09 October 2026. Read more.
Airbus U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft takes off for its maiden flight in Europe
Airbus U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft takes off for its maiden flight in Europe.
Amid the flames
Super Puma operators battled Europe's extreme wildfire season, discharging over 122 million litres of water across major blazes in Spain and France.
Avolon orders 35 Airbus A330-900 and 75 A320neo Family aircraft
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has placed a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, comprising 35 A330-900 and 75 A320neo Family aircraft.
Airbus completes the consolidation of its activities in Cádiz and reinforces its industrial footprint in Spain
Airbus inaugurated its renovated plant in El Puerto de Santa María in Spain
Biman Bangladesh Airlines places firm order for A350-900 and A321neo Airbus aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines places firm order for A350-900 and A321neo Airbus aircraft. Lear more about it.
Cleared for departure: the end of the Airbus UpNext Optimate demonstrator
The Airbus UpNext Optimate demonstrator has reached the end of its test campaign but not before teaching us a lot on how we can improve ground efficiency.

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EASA 2027 Certification Workshop & Conference October 11, 2026
Join us in Cologne at the 2027 Certification Workshop, followed by the Certification Conference.This two-days event will bring together industry staff, authorities representatives and EASA experts and managers to discuss updates in the EASA product certification activities.
EASA General Aviation Engine and Propeller Workshops October 8, 2026
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will host the Propulsion and Integration Workshops for General Aviation Engine and Propeller Manufacturers at EASA Headquarters in Cologne, Germany.The workshops will bring together EASA, National Aviation Authorities (NAAs), and relevant industry stakeholders to exchange views on current and future certification challenges affecting general aviation propulsion.Workshop objectivesThe workshops […]
Hydrogen Technologies International Working Group October 8, 2026
The experts from the 5 Authority agencies involved in the group will provide an overview of their on-going work with regards to certification of H2 propulsion system. There will be 2 sessions: - session 1, from 9:00 to 12:00 Cologne time- session 2, from 15:00 to 18:00 Cologne timeWe invite you to choose the one that […]
EASA 6th Ground Handling Implementation Webinar October 4, 2026
Get ready on time! The EU Ground Handling Safety Regulations are effective since March 2025 and will become applicable as of 27 March 2028.Declarations may be submitted as of 27 March 2027, but we advise Ground Handling Organisations to first contact their competent authority for further details. Between 2025 and 2028, EASA organises a series […]
Safety Management Technical Body (SM TeB) meeting 2026-02 September 22, 2026
This is the second meeting of the EASA Safety Management Member States Technical Body (SM.TeB) in 2026.If you wish to learn more about the EASA Member States’ Advisory Body (MAB) and Technical Bodies (TeBs) as well as Stakeholder Advisory Body (SAB), please visit the EASA Advisory Bodies website.
CYBER Final dissemination event — Aviation resilience — Cybersecurity threat landscape September 21, 2026
**30/09/2026 Latest update: Agenda The aviation industry is increasingly reliant on sophisticated information technology (IT) systems to support its operations. This growing reliance on IT has also made the industry a more attractive target for cyberattacks. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cyberattacks on aviation systems, including attacks on airlines, airports, […]
Production & Continuing Airworthiness (P&CA TeB) meeting 2026-02 September 13, 2026
This is the second meeting of the Production and Continuing Airworthiness (P&CA TeB) Advisory Body in 2026.Learn more about the EASA Advisory Bodies
Aerodrome Equipment Workshop September 13, 2026
EASA is organising a workshop on the new regulatory framework for the certification of safety-related aerodrome equipment.During the workshop, EASA will present the draft Opinion and the draft Implementing Regulation. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for national competent authorities, manufacturers and aerodrome operators to discuss the proposed certification concept, share views and discuss the […]
In-Flight Turbulence Study using Data4Safety — Webinar September 10, 2026
**08/10/2026 Latest Update: Event Materials — Webinar Recording uploaded
Stakeholder Advisory Body (SAB) 03-2027 meeting September 9, 2026
Established under the Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and relevant EASA Management Board decisions, the Stakeholder Advisory Body (SAB), its Communities (COMMs), and agile Activity Groups (AGs) offer a consultation framework between the Agency and the Industry on both strategic priorities, regulatory aspects as well as a tool for Industry to provide feedback on implementation of regulations and […]

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Barnstorming: We Owe Aviation A Better Future Than This (Part 3)
A VERY LONG Editorial On What We Have Lost, What The Work Has Cost, And What We Still MIGHT Build Thoughts and Observations By ANN Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell E-I-C Note/Apology: My apologies for the length of what follows… apparently thirty years of Aero-News, decades of flying and reporting before that, and a growing frustration with […]
Classic Aero-TV: NASA's X-57 -- Lean, Green, Money Making Machines For Aviation!
From 2016 (YouTube Edition): NASA Develops Electric Flight Technology for Industry to Use… While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN video crew checked in with NASA to find out what’s going on with their experiments into electric powered flight. They had the opportunity to interview Mark Moore and Sean Clarke, who are both NASA Principal […]
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.13.26): No Gyro Approach
No Gyro Approach A radar approach/vector provided in case of a malfunctioning gyro-compass or directional gyro. Instead of providing the pilot with headings to be flown, the controller observes the radar track and issues control instructions “turn right/left” or “stop turn” as appropriate.
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.13.26)
Aero Linx: Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) We hope to promote flying in Utah, and we welcome you to our state. We recognize the inherent hazards and risk involved in back country flying and will strive to minimize this by disseminating information on airstrip conditions, and canyon flying techniques. This website is one aspect […]
NTSB Prelim: Cessna 172B Airplane Then Rolled To The Left, Its Nose Dropped, An
Airplane Then Rolled To The Left, Its Nose Dropped, And It Subsequently Impacted A Farm Field About 450 Ft North Of The Runway On September 23, 2026, about 1711 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172B, N44P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Royal City, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. […]
The Affordable Flying Expo 2026 Will Change The Face of MOSAIC
If MOSAIC Is Supposed To Change Personal Aviation, This Is Where You Come To Be Part Of It November 13–15, 2026. SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo Campus — Lakeland, Florida. AffordableFlying.net There is an enormous amount of conversation going on right now about MOSAIC, affordable aircraft, new designs, expanded operating privileges, experimental aviation, ultralights, Light […]
Airborne Affordable Flyers 10.08.26: SD Planes USA, AK-X Flies!, Kissimmee v GA
Also: SureWings Coming To AFE26, ROTAX Turbo Hose Fix, Controller Paramotor Commute, Elixir Grounding Mini-Max USA is adding a couple of interesting airplanes to its lineup, and for those of us who still believe recreational flying ought to be within reach of ordinary pilots, this deserves a look. The company has launched SD Planes USA […]
Airborne 10.09.26: Pueblo Hangar War, Fuel Prices Climb Again, SureWings At AFE
Also: UAL Pilot Grounded?, New Continental CEO, Marine One Warning Plan, C182 Joins Gear Campaign The Pueblo Aiport User Group is asking questions around the developing dispute involving hangar leases at Pueblo Memorial Airport and raising questions that extend beyond aviation. Those questions involve what happens to individual contractual interests when a larger government-related lease […]
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.14.26)
“I’m incredibly fortunate enough to be able to do this job. This morning was a culmination of everyone working smoothly as a crew, including sector getting us there in time, and a bit of good fortune.” Source: A quote from Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Antoon, an aviation survival technician and a member of a […]
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.14.26): Ground Controlled Approach
Ground Controlled Approach A radar approach system operated from the ground by air traffic control personnel transmitting instructions to the pilot by radio. The approach may be conducted with surveillance radar (ASR) only or with both surveillance and precision approach radar (PAR). Usage of the term “GCA” by pilots is discouraged except when referring to […]

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FAA seeks ownership stake in company behind AI air traffic system October 16, 2026
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking an ownership stake in Air Space Intelligence, the company developing… The post FAA seeks ownership stake in company behind AI air traffic system appeared first on AeroTime.
Italy restores air traffic capacity after network failure causes mass disruption October 16, 2026
Italy restored full air traffic capacity on October 16, 2026, after a data network failure earlier in the… The post Italy restores air traffic capacity after network failure causes mass disruption appeared first on AeroTime.
PlaneSense to equip all 71 of its Pilatus aircraft with Gogo satellite Wi-Fi October 16, 2026
PlaneSense plans to add Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi to all 71 of its Pilatus airplanes by the end… The post PlaneSense to equip all 71 of its Pilatus aircraft with Gogo satellite Wi-Fi appeared first on AeroTime.
Turkish Airlines signs MOU with CFM for 300 MAX engines and support for over 600 October 16, 2026
Turkish Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CFM International to provide more than 300 LEAP-1B… The post Turkish Airlines signs MOU with CFM for 300 MAX engines and support for over 600 appeared first on AeroTime.
PIA to install lie-flat seats in Boeing 777 cabin overhaul October 16, 2026
Pakistan International Airlines has signed an agreement for a comprehensive cabin modernization program covering selected Boeing 777 aircraft.… The post PIA to install lie-flat seats in Boeing 777 cabin overhaul appeared first on AeroTime.
Accounts diverge over who ordered limits on Ukraine’s Starshield service October 16, 2026
Ukraine’s access to Starshield, the military-grade version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service, had been at least partly restored… The post Accounts diverge over who ordered limits on Ukraine’s Starshield service appeared first on AeroTime.
Ukrainian drone attacks cause chaos at multiple Russian airports overnight October 16, 2026
Ukrainian drone attacks caused chaos at multiple Russian airports overnight with the country’s civil aviation regulator Rosaviatsiya forced… The post Ukrainian drone attacks cause chaos at multiple Russian airports overnight appeared first on AeroTime.
Saab rolls out Sweden’s first GlobalEye as NATO prepares to follow October 16, 2026
Saab rolled out the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, built for Sweden at its… The post Saab rolls out Sweden’s first GlobalEye as NATO prepares to follow appeared first on AeroTime.
Airbus secures order for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from ACG October 16, 2026
Airbus has secured an order for 75 Airbus A320neo family jets from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) – the… The post Airbus secures order for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from ACG appeared first on AeroTime.
Lufthansa tells jets to carry extra fuel as Frankfurt, Zurich face supply crunch October 15, 2026
Lufthansa is instructing crews on selected flights to Frankfurt to take on extra fuel before departure as pipeline… The post Lufthansa tells jets to carry extra fuel as Frankfurt, Zurich face supply crunch appeared first on AeroTime.