Solar Impulse 2 completed the first fuel-free round-the-world flight in July 2016, demonstrating that advanced engineering and solar energy could power an aircraft across continents. The 40,000 km journey, lasting 16 months with 16 stopovers, showcased clean-energy technology in aviation.
Indian domestic air traffic is projected to grow 3-6% and international 0-3% this fiscal, but the sector faces a Rs 36,000-38,000 crore net loss due to West Asia instability, rising fuel costs, and Rupee depreciation, leading ICRA to assign a negative outlook.
Judy Bain, 81, discovered her grandfather was aviation pioneer Arthur Whitten Brown, who completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Her mother, Elsie Barber, gave her up for adoption after a wartime affair with Brown's son, Buster, who died on D-day.
Türk Hava Yolları (THY), artan pilot ihtiyacını karşılamak ve eğitim kalitesini yükseltmek amacıyla HAVELSAN ve Canadian Aviation Electronics ile simülatör alım anlaşmaları yaptı. Ayrıca sürdürülebilir havacılık yakıtı üretimi için SAFFA Fonu'na katıldı.
Rosaviatsiya has restricted flights in the Moscow air hub until August 12, limiting altitudes to 4,900 meters and prohibiting transit flights for safety. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia expects no significant impact on Russian passengers, primarily affecting carriers flying through Moscow airspace without landing.
A University of Hong Kong study found that targeted viral surveillance of transit passengers at Hong Kong and UAE aviation hubs could accelerate global detection of new variants by about three days, establishing an early warning system.
パルマー・ラッキー氏率いるAnduril IndustriesとArcher Aviationは、防衛・商用両用の自律飛行VTOLプラットフォームを共同開発したと発表。Andurilは防衛向けモデル「Thunder」を公開し、Archerは商用版の顧客を週内に発表予定。
Türk Hava Yolları, 10 yıllık yatırım planı doğrultusunda pilot eğitim kapasitesini artırmak amacıyla CAE ile yeni nesil simülatör ve eğitim cihazları alım anlaşması imzaladı. Anlaşma, THY'nin 2027 ve 2028'de tamamlanacak yeni Uçuş Eğitim Merkezi'nin kapasitesini güçlendirecek.
India's Kaveri jet engine, initially dropped from the Tejas programme, is being revived with a push for self-reliance in military aviation, aiming to develop sixth-generation fighter engines within 5-7 years, leveraging decades of accumulated expertise for future combat aircraft like AMCA
Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein stated the company is focused on certifying its air taxis by the 2028 LA Olympics. The company also unveiled its Thunder autonomous defense craft with Anduril, leading to a nearly 20% stock rally, benefiting from a new eVTOL pilot program.
SMBC Aviation Capital a commandé 100 A320neo à Airbus et 100 737 MAX à Boeing lors du salon aéronautique de Farnborough. Ces contrats majeurs signalent une forte demande pour l'efficacité et la fiabilité des monocouloirs, malgré les défis passés de Boeing.
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University developed a hydrogenolysis method for polyolefins, which constitute over 60% of plastic waste, to convert them into C8-C16 hydrocarbons for aviation fuel under mild conditions, addressing environmental concerns.
Kolkata airport authorities have indefinitely stopped entry to the 136-year-old Bankra mosque due to security concerns over allowing access solely via Aadhaar cards. Despite recent repairs to the approach road, devotees are currently barred from offering prayers, sparking community concern and calls for clarity.
Beta, backed by Amazon, completed its first test flights in the U.S. government's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) pilot program, transporting manufactured organs between Maryland and Virginia. The flights covered 275 nautical miles, aiming to pave the way for routine medical applications via electric flight.
IndiGo's parent, InterGlobe Aviation, received a DGCA warning letter after an audit flagged deviations from standard operating procedures following a January 2026 cargo spillage incident. The airline must submit an action taken report; no penalties were imposed. A delay in disclosure was attributed to internal communication gaps.
PM Modi launched Viksit UDAN, the revamped Regional Connectivity Scheme, aiming to create a complete aviation ecosystem. The scheme, with a Rs 28,840 crore outlay, focuses on airport development, helicopter connectivity, and indigenous aircraft to ensure long-term sustainability beyond initial subsidies.
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 aboard Blue Origin's rocket in 2021, has died at 87. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas, due to complications from recent falls and a leg infection.
A surge in wealth from AI startups and SpaceX has led to a significant increase in private jet purchases and charters. Tech investors, benefiting from IPOs and liquidity events, are channeling newfound wealth into private aviation, driving demand and sales for companies like Soar Aviation Law, Flexjet, and Jet Linx.
Wally Funk, a pioneering aviator who was among the first women to undergo astronaut testing and later became the oldest woman in space, has died at 87. Funk died peacefully at her Texas apartment after a recent illness.
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer and the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82, has died at 87. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas, after recent falls and an infection. Funk was among the first female pilots to undergo astronaut testing in the 1960s and finally reached space in 2021 on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.
Cathay Pacific confirmed the tail of an Airbus A330-300 struck the runway during a go-around at Hong Kong International Airport last Friday. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries reported, and the aviation regulator has ordered a report.
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has ordered Cathay Pacific to review an incident where a London-bound flight was intercepted by Nato jets over Romania after losing contact with air traffic control. The airline must submit a report within a week.
AJet, dünyanın önde gelen operasyonel uçak kiralama şirketlerinden BOC Aviation ile 5 adet Airbus A321neo uçağı kiralamak üzere anlaşma imzaladı. Yeni nesil uçaklar, 2028'de filoya katılacak ve şirketin büyüme hedeflerine katkı sağlayacak.
Graduates from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' aviation maintenance program are entering a strong job market, with many securing employment before or shortly after graduation. The Federal Aviation Administration's A&P certification is highly sought after in an industry facing a significant shortage of skilled mechanics.
