
June 5, 2026
A new report from the Government Accountability Office highlights declining flight departures at small U.S. community airports between 2018 and 2024. Federal subsidy programs are under financial strain as operating costs rise while demand remains high among underserved regions.
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June 4, 2026
Airbus has completed the initial flight of its first A350-1000ULR built for Qantas as part of Project Sunrise. The plane will support nonstop flights between Sydney and destinations such as New York and London after certification testing.
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June 4, 2026
A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a nose gear collapse while parked at Frankfurt Airport. Several employees were injured and an investigation is underway as authorities look into what caused the incident.
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June 4, 2026
A new Acron Aviation report finds many U.S. airlines are still evaluating or only partially equipped for ADS-B In despite upcoming legislative requirements. Survey results highlight knowledge gaps among decision-makers and identify cost as a primary barrier.
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June 3, 2026
The Commemorative Air Force is establishing a new Hawaii Wing based in Honolulu. The unit aims to focus on World War II aviation history through restoration projects and public education initiatives.
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June 2, 2026
Aims Community College has received a rare Maverick TwinJet 1500 as a donation for its aircraft maintenance program from local owner Mike Seavall. The jet will provide students hands-on experience with modern aviation technology.
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June 2, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps will officially retire the AV-8B Harrier with a ceremony at Cherry Point this week. Events began Monday and include several community activities leading up to Wednesday's main event.
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June 2, 2026
Electra recently demonstrated its hybrid-electric EL2 Ultra Short aircraft in downtown Charleston during an industry summit. The event highlighted potential applications for short-haul regional air travel using compact takeoff sites.
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June 2, 2026
CubCrafters has released a new software-only FADEC upgrade for its Rotax 916 iS-powered aircraft. The update aims to enhance performance across various phases of flight without requiring hardware modifications.
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June 1, 2026
Hermeus announced it has completed its first supersonic test flight of an unmanned Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft at Mach 1.21 over White Sands Missile Range airspace in early June. The company also revealed a contract increase with the Defense Innovation Unit for further high-speed demonstrations involving U.S military branches.
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