# aviationinsights.in


## Posts

- [Archer's 'No Roads' Tour Takes Off By Completing Midnight's Piloted Roundtrip Flight From Salinas to Hollister](https://aviationinsights.in/archers-no-roads-tour-takes-off-by-completing-midnights-piloted-roundtrip-flight-from-salinas-to-hollister/): Archer Aviation Inc.
- [Joby Launches eIPP Flights in Texas](https://aviationinsights.in/joby-launches-eipp-flights-in-texas/): The state of Texas officially kicks off its first White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) flights Joby Aviation, Inc.
- [Elroy Air Announces Bristow's Reservation of 10 Additional Early Delivery Positions for Chaparral Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/elroy-air-announces-bristows-reservation-of-10-additional-early-delivery-positions-for-chaparral-aircraft/): Elroy Air announced that Bristow Group Inc.
- [SkyDrive Partners with South Korea's Verty to Target Commercial eVTOL Operations by 2028](https://aviationinsights.in/skydrive-partners-with-south-koreas-verty-to-target-commercial-evtol-operations-by-2028/): SkyDrive Inc. a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft developer based in Japan announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Verty Co.
- [Joby Completes First-Ever Fully Autonomous Flight Across the US](https://aviationinsights.in/joby-completes-first-ever-fully-autonomous-flight-across-the-us/): Joby Aviation has completed what it describes as the first fully autonomous flight across the United States, demonstrating the potential of autonomous aircraft for cargo, emergency response and defence logistics.
- [Electra Completes Groundbreaking Flights Using Helicopter-Style Procedures for Ultra Short Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/electra-completes-groundbreaking-flights-using-helicopter-style-procedures-for-ultra-short-aircraft/): Electra has completed a series of flight demonstrations in Virginia, testing its fixed-wing Ultra Short aircraft using helicopter-style instrument procedures and non-traditional take-off and landing locations.
- [Heart Aerospace Unveils ES-36 with JSX Purchase Agreement for Up to 100 Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/heart-aerospace-unveils-es-36-with-jsx-purchase-agreement-for-up-to-100-aircraft/): Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, a 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner that the company describes as its production aircraft.
- [Joby Aviation to Scale Defense Business Through Acquisition of Resonant Sciences](https://aviationinsights.in/joby-aviation-to-scale-defense-business-through-acquisition-of-resonant-sciences/): Joby Aviation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, a Dayton, Ohio-based defense technology company, for approximately $500 million.
- [Hyde County, N.C. Becomes First in the Nation to Deploy eVTOL Aircraft for Emergency Medical Response](https://aviationinsights.in/hyde-county-n-c-becomes-first-in-the-nation-to-deploy-evtol-aircraft-for-emergency-medical-response/): Hyde County Emergency Medical Services, Code Blue Resources and Pivotal® announced a national first that could reshape emergency medical response in rural America.
- [AutoFlight and Whitesky Aviation Sign MoU for 60 Passenger eVTOL Aircraft in Indonesia](https://aviationinsights.in/autoflight-and-whitesky-aviation-sign-mou-for-60-passenger-evtol-aircraft-in-indonesia/): AutoFlight, a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Whitesky Aviation, one of Indonesia’s leading aviation service providers, covering 60 AutoFlight V2000EM Prosperity passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the Indonesian market.
- [Heart Aerospace Completes 1st Flight of World's Largest Electric Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/heart-aerospace-completes-1st-flight-of-worlds-largest-electric-aircraft/): Heart Aerospace today announced the successful first flight of the company’s X1 demonstrator aircraft.
- [Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex Sign MOU to Advance Urban Air Mobility Regulatory Framework in Thailand](https://aviationinsights.in/eve-air-mobility-and-rv-connex-sign-mou-to-advance-urban-air-mobility-regulatory-framework-in-thailand/): Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex Co., Ltd., a leading Thai engineering and aerospace company, are signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together on regulatory development that will help shape Thailand’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry.
- [SkyDrive Signs Australia's 1st eVTOL Agreement with Gold Coast Helitours](https://aviationinsights.in/skydrive-signs-australias-1st-evtol-agreement-with-gold-coast-helitours/): SkyDrive Inc. a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signing Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia.
- [AEG and Archer to Develop Vertiport at L.A. LIVE, Expanding Archer's Planned Los Angeles Air Taxi Network Ahead of the LA28 Games](https://aviationinsights.in/aeg-and-archer-to-develop-vertiport-at-l-a-live-expanding-archers-planned-los-angeles-air-taxi-network-ahead-of-the-la28-games/): AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, and Archer Aviation announced a collaboration to develop downtown Los Angeles’ first vertiport—a vertical takeoff and landing site for electric air taxis—at L.A.
- [Archer's Midnight Completes City-to-City Flights in California Ahead of White House's eIPP](https://aviationinsights.in/archers-midnight-completes-city-to-city-flights-in-california-ahead-of-white-houses-eipp/): Archer Aviation announced the completion of a piloted roundtrip journey with its all-electric Midnight aircraft on July 30th, departing from Salinas Municipal Airport and landing at Monterey Regional Airport before making the return flight.
- [Archer to Shape Physical AI Future of Aerospace and Defense with Acquisition of Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid Subsidiaries](https://aviationinsights.in/archer-to-shape-physical-ai-future-of-aerospace-and-defense-with-acquisition-of-boeings-wisk-aero-insitu-and-skygrid-subsidiaries/): The Boeing Company and Archer Aviation Inc.
- [Atoms and Joby Aviation Form Strategic Partnership to Build America's Vertiport Network](https://aviationinsights.in/atoms-and-joby-aviation-form-strategic-partnership-to-build-americas-vertiport-network/): Atoms, the Industrial AI and Infrastructure company, and Joby Aviation, Inc the company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service announced a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiport sites in the United States.
- [EH216-S Completes Central Asia's 1st Pilotless Human-Carrying eVTOL Flight in the Heart of Kazakhstan's Capital](https://aviationinsights.in/eh216-s-completes-central-asias-1st-pilotless-human-carrying-evtol-flight-in-the-heart-of-kazakhstans-capital/): EHang Holdings Limited a world-leading advanced air mobility technology platform company announced that its flagship EH216-S successfully completed Central Asia’s first pilotless human-carrying flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- [Eve Air Mobility Achieves 1st Transition Flight Milestone, Advancing eVTOL Program Toward Wing-Borne Flight](https://aviationinsights.in/eve-air-mobility-achieves-1st-transition-flight-milestone-advancing-evtol-program-toward-wing-borne-flight/): Eve Air Mobility a leader in advanced air mobility, announced that its engineering prototype has completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- [Electra and 2Excel Aviation Sign MOU to Support Ultra Short Aircraft Demonstrations in Europe](https://aviationinsights.in/electra-and-2excel-aviation-sign-mou-to-support-ultra-short-aircraft-demonstrations-in-europe/): 2Excel Aviation and Electra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the demonstration of Electra’s Ultra Short aircraft in the UK and Europe, beginning with airworthiness and flight operations support for Electra’s EL2 technology demonstrator.
- [Hanwha and Poland's AA Sign Sub-License Agreement](https://aviationinsights.in/hanwha-and-polands-aa-sign-sub-license-agreement/): Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s Armament Agency signed a Sub-License Agreement related to the HOMAR-K program during MSPO 2026 in Kielce.
- [Detect Radar Supports Live Bvlos Airspace Management at Oklahoma Spaceport](https://aviationinsights.in/detect-radar-supports-live-bvlos-airspace-management-at-oklahoma-spaceport/): This morning our technology partners at Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc.
- [Milky Way's Fastest Star Orbits Our Supermassive Black Hole So Closely It Feels its Spin](https://aviationinsights.in/milky-ways-fastest-star-orbits-our-supermassive-black-hole-so-closely-it-feels-its-spin/): Astronomers have discovered the fastest known star in our galaxy, the Milky Way, orbiting the black hole at its centre.
- [Firefly Aerospace Onboarded to NASA Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract](https://aviationinsights.in/firefly-aerospace-onboarded-to-nasa-spacecraft-processing-operations-contract/): Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, announced it was awarded a Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract from NASA.
- [Hubble & Gaia Solve Our Galaxy's Merger Mystery](https://aviationinsights.in/hubble-gaia-solve-our-galaxys-merger-mystery/): Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies.
- [Rocket Lab Satellite Platforms Built for MDA Space Successfully Reach Orbit, Supporting Globalstar Direct-to-Device Communications Services](https://aviationinsights.in/rocket-lab-satellite-platforms-built-for-mda-space-successfully-reach-orbit-supporting-globalstar-direct-to-device-communications-services/): Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the successful launch of eight advanced satellite platforms the Company built for MDA Space (TSX: MDA; NYSE: MDA), prime contractor for the replenishment of Globalstar’s (Nasdaq: GSAT) existing constellation, which provides direct-to-device communications services and IoT applications from orbit.
- [Globalstar Confirms Successful Launch of All 8 HIBLEO-4 Replacement Satellites - Globalstar, Inc.](https://aviationinsights.in/globalstar-confirms-successful-launch-of-all-8-hibleo-4-replacement-satellites-globalstar-inc/): Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announced the successful launch and deployment of its latest satellites, marking another significant milestone in the continued expansion of the Company's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
- [Redwire Successfully Completes CDR for ELSA Solar Arrays for for National Security Program with Moog](https://aviationinsights.in/redwire-successfully-completes-cdr-for-elsa-solar-arrays-for-for-national-security-program-with-moog/): Redwire announced that is has successfully completed critical design review (CDR) for ELSA solar arrays for an undisclosed national security program in Low Earth Orbit, through a contract with Moog Inc.
- [NGC Continues In-Space Industry Leadership with 2nd Mission Extension Vehicle Undocking](https://aviationinsights.in/ngc-continues-in-space-industry-leadership-with-2nd-mission-extension-vehicle-undocking/): Northrop Grumman's Mission Extension Vehicle undocked from the from the Optus D3 satellite, showcasing the company's leadership in space sustainability.
- [Firefly Aerospace Awarded Contract to Design Elytra Deorbit System for Defense Innovation Unit](https://aviationinsights.in/firefly-aerospace-awarded-contract-to-design-elytra-deorbit-system-for-defense-innovation-unit/): Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, today announced a new contract with the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit and Space Development Agency to complete a preliminary design review (PDR) for a mission providing deorbit services with Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft.
- [Isar Aerospace Signs Contract With ESA Under the European Launcher Challenge](https://aviationinsights.in/isar-aerospace-signs-contract-with-esa-under-the-european-launcher-challenge/): Space company Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) under the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), securing approximately EUR 200 million in program commitments.
- [Arianespace Successfully Launches Weather Satellite MTG-I2 on Ariane 6's First Mission to Geostationary Orbit](https://aviationinsights.in/arianespace-successfully-launches-weather-satellite-mtg-i2-on-ariane-6s-first-mission-to-geostationary-orbit/): Arianespace successfully launched MTG-I2, the second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite, aboard an Ariane 62 launcher, the two-booster configuration of Ariane 6, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
- [Cutting-edge infrared space telescope Roman set to launch](https://aviationinsights.in/cutting-edge-infrared-space-telescope-roman-set-to-launch/): The NASA-led Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on 30 August 2026 at 07:26 EDT / 12:26 BST / 13:26 CEST from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA.
- [Exolaunch is Set to Deploy 68 Satellites for 40 Customers Across Transporter-18 and Bandwagon-5 Rideshare Missions with SpaceX, Debuting New Separation System](https://aviationinsights.in/exolaunch-is-set-to-deploy-68-satellites-for-40-customers-across-transporter-18-and-bandwagon-5-rideshare-missions-with-spacex-debuting-new-separation-system/): Exolaunch, a global provider of launch mission management, satellite integration and deployment services, will deploy a total of 68 customer satellites across two upcoming rideshare missions with SpaceX: 45 satellites aboard Transporter-18 and 23 aboard Bandwagon-5.
- [Jazeera Airways Selects CFM LEAP-1A Engines to Power 9 Airbus A320neo Aircraft and Extends its Services Agreement](https://aviationinsights.in/jazeera-airways-selects-cfm-leap-1a-engines-to-power-9-airbus-a320neo-aircraft-and-extends-its-services-agreement/): Jazeera Airways has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power nine additional A320neo aircraft.
- [AFI KLM E&M and Malaysia Airlines Berhad Sign Long-Term Component Support Agreement to support A350 Fleet](https://aviationinsights.in/afi-klm-em-and-malaysia-airlines-berhad-sign-long-term-component-support-agreement-to-support-a350-fleet/): Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed a long-term agreement with Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), the operator of Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) A350 fleet, to provide comprehensive component support for its aircraft.
- [Royal Brunei Airlines Selects Collins Aerospace FlightSense and Dispatch Services](https://aviationinsights.in/royal-brunei-airlines-selects-collins-aerospace-flightsense-and-dispatch-services/): Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured two 12-year contracts with Royal Brunei Airlines to provide FlightSense™ and DispatchSM services for its current and future Boeing 787 fleet.
- [ST Engineering and Collins Aerospace Deepen Collaboration on Aircraft Component Support](https://aviationinsights.in/st-engineering-and-collins-aerospace-deepen-collaboration-on-aircraft-component-support/): ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business announced the signing of three multi-year agreements that build on their longstanding working relationship to enhance component support for airline operators.
- [MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Redelivers 100th PW1100G-JM from Jinwan Site](https://aviationinsights.in/mtu-maintenance-zhuhai-redelivers-100th-pw1100g-jm-from-jinwan-site/): MTU Maintenance underscores its strong role in the maintenance of geared turbofan engines (GTF), particularly the PW1100G-JM.
- [Honeywell Aerospace to Provide Garuda Indonesia With Auxiliary Power Unit Maintenance Support](https://aviationinsights.in/honeywell-aerospace-to-provide-garuda-indonesia-with-auxiliary-power-unit-maintenance-support/): Honeywell Aerospace announced it has signed a three-year agreement with PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk to provide repair and maintenance services for Honeywell Aerospace’s 131-9B, 331-350 and 331-500 auxiliary power unit (APU) models across Garuda Indonesia’s aircraft fleet.
- [Japan Airlines Renews Pool Program Agreement with Embraer to support E-Jet Operations](https://aviationinsights.in/japan-airlines-renews-pool-program-agreement-with-embraer-to-support-e-jet-operations/): Embraer and Japan Airlines (JAL) have extended their long-standing partnership through a multi-year agreement under Embraer's Pool Program, providing comprehensive maintenance, repair and spare-parts support for the airline's fleet of 32 E170 and E190 aircraft.
- [Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines Selects CFM LEAP-1A Engines to Power 5 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/drukair-royal-bhutan-airlines-selects-cfm-leap-1a-engines-to-power-5-airbus-a320neo-family-aircraft/): Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, announced today its selection of CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines to power five Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
- [Vietjet and Thales Strengthen Partnership in MRO and Kickstart Digital Aviation, Ai & Cybersecurity Cooperation](https://aviationinsights.in/vietjet-and-thales-strengthen-partnership-in-mro-and-kickstart-digital-aviation-ai-cybersecurity-cooperation/): During the Vietnamese delegation’s visit to France on September 10, Vietjet and Thales signed a key Maintenance & Repair (MRO) contract.
- [Boeing, American Airlines Complete First 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange](https://aviationinsights.in/boeing-american-airlines-complete-first-737-max-landing-gear-exchange/): Boeing and American Airlines announced the successful completion of the first landing gear exchange for a 737 MAX, marking a key milestone as the company extends its longstanding Landing Gear Exchange Program to the MAX platform.
- [Korean Air and Thai Aviation Industries Forge MRO Partnership](https://aviationinsights.in/korean-air-and-thai-aviation-industries-forge-mro-partnership/): Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Thailand’s state-owned Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to collaborate on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for Thai military aircraft.
- [AFI KLM E&M and Air Corsica Expand Long-Standing Partnership with LEAP-1A Engine Support Agreement](https://aviationinsights.in/afi-klm-em-and-air-corsica-expand-long-standing-partnership-with-leap-1a-engine-support-agreement/): Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Corsica have signed a new multi-year agreement for the support of the airline's LEAP-1A engine fleet.
- [China Airlines Selects Safran for Airbus A350-900 Landing Gear Overhaul Program](https://aviationinsights.in/china-airlines-selects-safran-for-airbus-a350-900-landing-gear-overhaul-program/): Safran Landing Systems and China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, announced the signature of a new agreement covering the overhaul of the main landing gears for the carrier's fleet of 18 Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
- [BermudAir Becomes the Second Embraer E-Freighter Operator](https://aviationinsights.in/bermudair-becomes-the-second-embraer-e-freighter-operator/): Embraer and Regional One announced that BermudAir has become the second operator worldwide of the Embraer E-Freighter.
- [Korean Air to roll out Starlink Wi-Fi on September 15](https://aviationinsights.in/korean-air-to-roll-out-starlink-wi-fi-on-september-15/): Korean Air will begin offering complimentary high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink on September 15.
- [ANA Holdings Inc. Expands E190-E2 Fleet with Additional Order for Eight Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/ana-holdings-inc-expands-e190-e2-fleet-with-additional-order-for-eight-aircraft/): Embraer and ANA Holdings Inc.
- [AIRCAIRO Places Order for 15 Airbus A320neo Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/aircairo-places-order-for-15-airbus-a320neo-aircraft/): AIRCAIRO, Egypt’s National growing Air-carrier, has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026.
- [Africa's Airplane Fleet Will More than Double by 2045 to Meet Rising Air Travel Demand](https://aviationinsights.in/africas-airplane-fleet-will-more-than-double-by-2045-to-meet-rising-air-travel-demand/): Africa’s young, increasingly urban population, growing middle class and improving infrastructure will drive passenger traffic to grow nearly 6% annually through 2045, one of the fastest rates globally, Boeing.
- [Embraer Celebrates the Delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet](https://aviationinsights.in/embraer-celebrates-the-delivery-of-the-2000th-e-jet/): Embraer a global leader in the aerospace industry celebrated the delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet, a landmark achievement that underscores the enduring success of one of the world’s three largest commercial jet families.
- [Boeing and Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for up to 150 737 MAX Jets](https://aviationinsights.in/boeing-and-turkish-airlines-finalize-order-for-up-to-150-737-max-jets/): Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced an order for up to 150 737 MAX airplanes, concluding the discussions initiated in 2025 and supporting the flag carrier's expansion goals.
- [Korean Air Receives Final Regulatory Approval for Asiana Airlines Mileage Integration Plan](https://aviationinsights.in/korean-air-receives-final-regulatory-approval-for-asiana-airlines-mileage-integration-plan/): Korean Air has received final approval from the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on its mileage integration plan with Asiana Airlines.
- [KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Takes Delivery of its 1st Airbus A350-900](https://aviationinsights.in/klm-royal-dutch-airlines-takes-delivery-of-its-1st-airbus-a350-900/): Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A350-900.
- [Embraer and Mahindra Group Advance Plans for C-390 Millennium Industrialization in India](https://aviationinsights.in/embraer-and-mahindra-group-advance-plans-for-c-390-millennium-industrialization-in-india/): Embraer and Mahindra Group are continuing preparatory discussions and planning activities regarding an industrial and support ecosystem for the C-390 Millennium in India, as the companies jointly pursue the Indian Air Force (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
- [Ethiopian Airlines Orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 Freighters to Expand Cargo Fleet](https://aviationinsights.in/ethiopian-airlines-orders-boeing-777-and-777-8-freighters-to-expand-cargo-fleet/): Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the African carrier has ordered eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters.
- [Airbus A350F Freighter Successfully Performs its Maiden Flight](https://aviationinsights.in/airbus-a350f-freighter-successfully-performs-its-maiden-flight/): The A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight.
- [CDB Aviation Delivers 1st of 4 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft to Norwegian](https://aviationinsights.in/cdb-aviation-delivers-1st-of-4-boeing-737-8-aircraft-to-norwegian/): CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- [Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 11 More Boeing Jets to Expand Fleet](https://aviationinsights.in/biman-bangladesh-airlines-orders-11-more-boeing-jets-to-expand-fleet/): Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier placed an order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to grow and renew its fleet.
- [Honeywell Aerospace Advances F-35 Cooling Capacity With 40-Kilowatt Upgrade](https://aviationinsights.in/honeywell-aerospace-advances-f-35-cooling-capacity-with-40-kilowatt-upgrade/): Honeywell Aerospace has launched its 40-kilowatt Power and Thermal Management System (PTMS) upgrade, a low-risk solution that increases F-35 cooling capacity by 25%, improves reliability and provides a scalable path to meet future cooling demands.
- [ Denmark - MH-60R Multi Mission Helicopters](https://aviationinsights.in/denmark-mh-60r-multi-mission-helicopters/): The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark for MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters and related equipment.
- [New Artificial Intelligence Takes Flight on Dassault Aviation's Rafale](https://aviationinsights.in/new-artificial-intelligence-takes-flight-on-dassault-aviations-rafale/): Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two new sovereign AI algorithms on the Rafale fighter jet.
- [Mexico Expands C-130J Super Hercules Fleet with 2nd Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/mexico-expands-c-130j-super-hercules-fleet-with-2nd-aircraft/): The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) recently announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, solidifying Mexico's role as a regional leader in air mobility.
- [Honeywell Aerospace Engine Selected by U.S. Air Force for Preliminary Design](https://aviationinsights.in/honeywell-aerospace-engine-selected-by-u-s-air-force-for-preliminary-design/): Honeywell Aerospace announced its small-thrust-class engine, the SkyShot 1600, was selected by the U.S.
- [Modernizing the KC-135 for Decades of Mission Readiness](https://aviationinsights.in/modernizing-the-kc-135-for-decades-of-mission-readiness/): In an era of increasingly unpredictable conflict, affordable and fast modernization of the KC-135 aerial tanker is vital to ensuring an aerial refueling capability remains available and mission-ready around the globe.
- [Bell Commemorates First Production AH-1Z Aircraft for Nigeria](https://aviationinsights.in/bell-commemorates-first-production-ah-1z-aircraft-for-nigeria/): Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc.
- [MBDA Successfully Completes Validation Firing of the New Anti-Ship TESEO MK2/E Missile System for the Italian Navy](https://aviationinsights.in/mbda-successfully-completes-validation-firing-of-the-new-anti-ship-teseo-mk2-e-missile-system-for-the-italian-navy/): The TESEO MK2/E evolved missile system successfully performed a validation firing as part of a multi-year development programme for the Italian Navy.
- [Raytheon Awarded Seven-Year Contract for Tomahawk Cruise Missiles](https://aviationinsights.in/raytheon-awarded-seven-year-contract-for-tomahawk-cruise-missiles/): Raytheon, an RTX business, will dramatically accelerate the production of Tomahawk cruise missiles for the U.S.
- [Indra Unveils SQUALL, its New Low-cost, High-precision Cruise Missile Designed to Strike Strategic Targets in Depth](https://aviationinsights.in/indra-unveils-squall-its-new-low-cost-high-precision-cruise-missile-designed-to-strike-strategic-targets-in-depth/): Indra has unveiled SQUALL, its new low-cost cruise missile designed for mass attacks against targets located hundreds of kilometres away, at Unvex, the leading drone trade fair held in Spain, which is taking place this year in San Javier, Murcia.
- [HII to Advance Airdrop Technologies for US Army Soldier Sustainment](https://aviationinsights.in/hii-to-advance-airdrop-technologies-for-us-army-soldier-sustainment/): HII’s Mission Technologies division announced that it was awarded a task order to research improved airdrop and combat feeding techniques to support U.S.
- [Terma and Cornes Technologies Join Forces to Strengthen Naval Self-Protection in Asia Pacific](https://aviationinsights.in/terma-and-cornes-technologies-join-forces-to-strengthen-naval-self-protection-in-asia-pacific/): Terma has signed a contract with Cornes Technologies in Japan to promote and supply C-Guard MK II Decoy Launching System and related equipment for new naval vessels.
- [Bittium and Safran Electronics & Defense Sign MoU to Offer Advanced Tactical Communications for the French Armed Forces](https://aviationinsights.in/bittium-and-safran-electronics-defense-sign-mou-to-offer-advanced-tactical-communications-for-the-french-armed-forces/): Bittium Wireless Ltd., subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, and Safran Electronics & Defense SAS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation on advanced tactical communications solutions for the French Ministry of Defence and the French Armed Forces.
- [Leidos to Support Extended ARTEMIS Airborne ISR Mission for US Army](https://aviationinsights.in/leidos-to-support-extended-artemis-airborne-isr-mission-for-us-army/): In today's rapidly evolving security environment, military commanders rely on timely, high-quality intelligence to make critical decisions. Under a recent U.S.
- [L3Harris Advances Production of Proximity Sensors for US Air Force](https://aviationinsights.in/l3harris-advances-production-of-proximity-sensors-for-us-air-force/): L3Harris Technologies has received a contract from the U.S.
- [Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Flight Test Pilots Put Garmin Emergency Autoland to the Test](https://aviationinsights.in/cessna-citation-cj4-gen3-flight-test-pilots-put-garmin-emergency-autoland-to-the-test/): For generations, Cessna aircraft have been developed around a practical idea: give customers capable, reliable aircraft that help them accomplish what matters to them.
- [Textron Aviation Expands Avionic Modernization Upgrade Availability for Original Cessna CitationJet Aircraft](https://aviationinsights.in/textron-aviation-expands-avionic-modernization-upgrade-availability-for-original-cessna-citationjet-aircraft/): Textron Aviation announced availability of an all-Garmin avionics retrofit solution for Cessna CitationJet aircraft, serial numbers 525-0001 through 0359, following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC).
- [Inaugural Praetor 600E Delivered to Fleet Launch Customer Flexjet](https://aviationinsights.in/inaugural-praetor-600e-delivered-to-fleet-launch-customer-flexjet/): Embraer announced the delivery of the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, making the company the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation super-midsize jet.
- [HondaJet Echelon Program Advances with Completion of First Aircraft Wing Assembly](https://aviationinsights.in/hondajet-echelon-program-advances-with-completion-of-first-aircraft-wing-assembly/): Honda Aircraft Company announced completion of the first wing structure of the HondaJet Echelon test unit, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft's development and advancing the program toward mainline final assembly.
- [Bombardier's Global 8000, the World's Fastest Civil Aircraft, Received U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Approval to Land at London City Airport](https://aviationinsights.in/bombardiers-global-8000-the-worlds-fastest-civil-aircraft-received-u-k-civil-aviation-authority-caa-approval-to-land-at-london-city-airport/): Bombardier announced that the Global 8000 business jet has received the green light by the U.K.
- [Hawker Operators Gain Access to High-Speed Starlink Connectivity Through Textron Aviation Customer Support Network](https://aviationinsights.in/hawker-operators-gain-access-to-high-speed-starlink-connectivity-through-textron-aviation-customer-support-network/): Textron Aviation Inc announced Starlink’s high-speed internet is now available for the Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).
- [Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Receives Provisional Airworthiness Certification](https://aviationinsights.in/rheinmetalls-luna-ng-receives-provisional-airworthiness-certification/): A significant milestone has been reached in the process of achieving full aeronautical certification for the LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance system: the Bundeswehr Aviation Authority (LufABw) has granted provisional airworthiness certification for the system developed by Rheinmetall.
- [KONGSBERG Completes Sonatech Acquisition](https://aviationinsights.in/kongsberg-completes-sonatech-acquisition/): KONGSBERG has completed the acquisition of Sonatech, a leading underwater acoustics specialist.
- [Anduril Strengthens Security Partnership with Taiwan through Altius Milestones and Expanded Local Investment](https://aviationinsights.in/anduril-strengthens-security-partnership-with-taiwan-through-altius-milestones-and-expanded-local-investment/): The Taiwan Army successfully employed Altius-600M systems as part of a joint live-fire exercise at the Jiupeng Military Base in southern Taiwan.
- [Textron Systems Expands Aerosonde UAS Market in Nigeria with ARCO Group](https://aviationinsights.in/textron-systems-expands-aerosonde-uas-market-in-nigeria-with-arco-group/): As demand for reliable, high-performance uncrewed aircraft solutions grows across Nigeria, we are advancing a business model built around in-country channel partners who can operate, sustain and expand access to Group 3 Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) capabilities.
- [Skydio Extends Its Family of Flying Robots Platform With F10 Lightrunner and MegaDock, 2 New Commands, and Fleet-Wide Upgrades](https://aviationinsights.in/skydio-extends-its-family-of-flying-robots-platform-with-f10-lightrunner-and-megadock-2-new-commands-and-fleet-wide-upgrades/): Skydio is expanding its autonomous drone ecosystem with the introduction of the F10 Lightrunner, its first fixed-wing aircraft, alongside the MegaDock automated deployment platform.
- [Finland and Ukraine Sign Drone Deal to Boost Their Defence and Security Cooperation](https://aviationinsights.in/finland-and-ukraine-sign-drone-deal-to-boost-their-defence-and-security-cooperation/): President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an enhanced defence and security cooperation agreement on 23 September.
- [Gogo and Insitu Collaborate on Group 3 UAS Connectivity](https://aviationinsights.in/gogo-and-insitu-collaborate-on-group-3-uas-connectivity/): Gogo Special Missions, the military/government division of Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), and Insitu, a Boeing company, announced the successful completion of testing and integration of a new, modified high-speed satellite connectivity solution, tailored specifically for Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
- [Textron Systems' Aerosonde UAS Completes 1st UAS Vertiport Flights In Commercial Airspace In Support Of The Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace](https://aviationinsights.in/textron-systems-aerosonde-uas-completes-1st-uas-vertiport-flights-in-commercial-airspace-in-support-of-the-virginia-advanced-air-mobility-smart-airspace/): Textron Systems Corporation announced that it participated in a demonstration collaborating with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) at Virginia Tech supporting the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace Program, becoming the first uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to fly in commercial airspace utilizing two vertiports.
- [PHASA-35 Selected for ARIA Backed Power Beaming Project](https://aviationinsights.in/phasa-35-selected-for-aria-backed-power-beaming-project/): A UK designed and built solar powered stratospheric aircraft has been selected to support the UK’s Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) Enduring Atmospheric Platforms programme to develop low cost, long endurance platforms for high-altitude communications.
- [Elbit Systems UK Plays Key Role in Landmark Live Virtual Constructive Training Exercise](https://aviationinsights.in/elbit-systems-uk-plays-key-role-in-landmark-live-virtual-constructive-training-exercise/): Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) has partnered with the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team to use its in-service training systems to undertake one of the largest live virtual constructive training exercises in the UK.

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