Oct 12 2026

Sikorsky Introduces Nomad™ 100 Fast Pack, a Containerized VTOL UAS Kit for Rapid Deployment in Austere Environments Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON Oct. 12, 2026 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), today introduced the Nomad 100 fast pack, a containerized vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aerial system (UAS) kit designed to help customers rapidly deploy autonomous air capability from austere and infrastructure-limited locations.

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Oct 12 2026

IADA raises broker standards. The path to certification just got longer Posted by RSS Feed

To become an IADA-certified broker, a candidate originally needed two years of aircraft transaction

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Oct 12 2026

Initial VIP Movement Notification - Dalton, GA Posted by RSS Feed

16 OCT, 2026                        Dalton, GA                         10NMR-18,000FT

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Oct 12 2026

Airbus and Kratos Fly Valkyrie Drone in Europe for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The first flight in Europe of the U740 Valkyrie, which combines the airframe of Kratos’ XQ-58 drone

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Oct 12 2026

NBAA-BACE 2026 guide: aircraft, booths and sessions worth your time Posted by RSS Feed

NBAA-BACE 2026 is on short final, spanning October 20, 21 and 22, and this three-day Las Vegas event

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Oct 11 2026

B-52 Stratofortress Set to Integrate the AGM-158C LRASM Posted by RSS Feed

A recent U.S. Navy contracting notice outlines plans to negotiate with Lockheed Martin to integrate

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Oct 10 2026

X-BAT Accelerating Toward First Flight with New Funding Posted by RSS Feed

New U.S. Navy funding and company investment bring the announced X-BAT investment to $400 million as

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Oct 10 2026

Edgewing Opens New Engineering Hub in Italy Posted by RSS Feed

The new facility in Turin will bring together engineers from Italy, Japan and the UK, contributing

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Oct 10 2026

VIP Movement Notification - Monroe, MI Posted by RSS Feed

15 OCT, 2026Monroe, MI5 NMR - 4,999FT AGL  Specific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Oct 09 2026

Royal Top Gun: Thai Queen Flies First Solo JAS 39C Gripen Flight Posted by RSS Feed

Thailand’s Queen Suthida has flown solo in a Gripen fighter for the first time, making her the

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Oct 09 2026

Forecast International says fractional fleets now drive jet demand Posted by RSS Feed

Forecast International's latest market outlook argues that fractional operators and fleet programs

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Oct 09 2026

U.S. Exploring Transfer of Surplus KC-10 Tankers to Undisclosed North African Partner Posted by RSS Feed

A contract notice, first reported on by Aviation Week, was released seeking industry interest for

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Oct 09 2026

Salt Lake City’s hangar rent hike is part of a pattern. Budget for more Posted by RSS Feed

In 2019, then-Salt Lake City Airport Director Bill Wyatt told the airport advisory board that SLC

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Oct 09 2026

Celebrating 106 Years of Switlik Posted by Admin

Today, Switlik Survival Products celebrates 106 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and commitment to saving lives.

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Oct 09 2026

Lockheed Martin to Deliver S-70™ BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Training Devices and Services to the Philippine Air Force Posted by Admin

ORLANDO, Fla., October 8, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has signed a Direct Commercial Sale contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to deliver an S-70i Black Hawk Full Flight Simulator, Virtual Maintenance Trainer, and associated courseware to the Philippine Air Force.

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Oct 09 2026

BAE Systems’ New IFF System Moves Toward F-16 Integration Posted by RSS Feed

BAE Systems’ AN/APX-127(V)1 IFF system has completed AIMS certification, clearing the way for F-16

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Oct 09 2026

UK Opposition Party Proposes £10 Billion “Britannia Shield” Air and Missile Defence Plan Posted by RSS Feed

The UK’s Conservative Party has proposed a £10 billion air defence programme that aims to enhance

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Oct 09 2026

Rare Imagery Shows F-117A ‘The Overachiever’ Loaded Into a C-5M for Smithsonian Trip Posted by RSS Feed

The historic F-117 was partially disassembled and loaded aboard the giant airlifter for its

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Oct 09 2026

Duncan Aviation adds a rental nose gear to keep Globals flying Posted by RSS Feed

Landing gear tends to receive far less attention than engines or avionics when evaluating an

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Oct 08 2026

ROTORTRADE DELIVERS H125 TO VMAN AVIATION SERVICES FOR PASSENGER OPERATIONS IN INDIA Posted by Admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Mumbai, India, 8 October 2026 - Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, announces the delivery of a 2020 Airbus H125 to Vman Aviation Services in India. The aircraft is further leased to ABS Aerospace, led by CEO Air Commodore Anil Kumar Sinha, Vir Chakra (Retd), and will be deployed for passenger transportation, including helicopter pilgrimage services to temples and religious sites in mountainous regions of the country.

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Oct 08 2026

Cessna 421 misfueled with Jet-A: the receipt was the last check Posted by RSS Feed

Jet-A and 100LL have an interesting relationship. They are both literally the fuel that powers

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Oct 08 2026

HondaJet Echelon advances at the FAA while deliveries slip to 2031 Posted by RSS Feed

Aircraft certification programs rarely move in a straight line. Individual milestones can push a

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Oct 08 2026

First Brazilian-Built Gripen E Makes Maiden Flight Posted by RSS Feed

The first of 15 Gripen Es to be built at Embraer’s facility in São Paulo, the aircraft is also the

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Oct 07 2026

HELICOPTER SERVICES SUPPORTS VETERAN HIRING WITH SKILLBRIDGE APPROVAL Posted by Admin

SPRING, Texas, Oct. 6, 2026  Helicopter completion and MRO provider Helicopter Services, Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas has announced the hiring of its first teammate via the Skillbridge military to civlian hiring program.

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Oct 07 2026

BrokerBeat: Large-cabin jets cooled this summer, raising the stakes for year-end Posted by RSS Feed

GlobalAir.com marketplace data · Figures as of Oct. 1, 2026THE PULSE · 2026 YoY (turbine market

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Oct 07 2026

The aircraft deal isn't done until the insurance binds Posted by RSS Feed

The purchase agreement is signed. The pre-buy is behind you. Financing is lined up, escrow has the

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Oct 07 2026

Heli Austria and Heli Werk introduce EASA-approved lithium battery upgrade for all EC135 models Posted by Admin

Karlsruhe, Germany / St. Johann im Pongau, Austria, 7. October 2026 - Heli Austria and Heli Werk have introduced a new EASA-approved lithium battery upgrade for all EC135 models, including Helionix-equipped aircraft. The solution replaces conventional nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries with a TB30 or TB40 lithium-ion battery system.

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Oct 07 2026

Pilatus PC-24 AD gives operators 16 months to replace a windshield relay Posted by RSS Feed

The Pilatus PC-24, a light business jet, is the subject of a new FAA AD (2026-17-11), published

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Oct 07 2026

Airbus Helicopters and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies partner to advance Indigenous aerospace training capabilities in Canada Posted by Admin

Saskatoon, Canada, 6 October 2026 – Airbus Helicopters in Canada is supporting the development of advanced aerospace training opportunities for Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT).

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Oct 07 2026

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole military helicopters Posted by Admin

Marignane, France, 7 October 2026 – The government of Romania has signed a contract for the procurement of 12 Airbus H225M helicopters. The agreement was concluded with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) in the frame of the European Commission’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE). The European Union’s financial instrument is designed to provide financial support to Member States to speed up defence readiness by allowing urgent and major investments in support of the European defence industry, with a focus on closing critical capability gaps.

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