11 August 2026
Catalina Aircraft Company Announces Engineering and Technology Center in Vero Beach
Catalina Aircraft Company plans a multi-tenant Engineering and Technology Center in Vero Beach, bringing the Catalina…
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10 August 2026
South Africa’s Drone Sector Waits for Long-Delayed Regulatory Changes
South Africa’s drone sector is awaiting regulatory changes affecting remote pilot licensing and lower-risk operations, with…
25 July 2026
Africa’s Drone Economy Needs Paying Demand, Not More Demonstrations
Africa’s drone sector needs repeat customers, outcome-based procurement and sustainable operating margins to progress from demonstrations…
15 July 2026
Mozambique Marks New Era in Disaster Resilience with Graduation of 30 Certified Local Drone Pilots
Mozambique has graduated 30 certified drone pilots following the completion of a technology programme designed to…
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AAD 2026 to Showcase Unmanned Systems as the Next Frontier for African Air Power
AAD 2026 will place unmanned aerial vehicles in focus at Air Force Base Waterkloof, with…
Airbus Helicopters Positions Flexrotor for Expeditionary UAS Operations in Africa
Airbus Helicopters has positioned the Flexrotor as a compact, long-endurance tactical ISR platform for African…
Airbus Introduces Uncrewed Version of the H145, the U145
Airbus Helicopters has introduced the U145, an uncrewed H145 derivative designed for civil and military…
Boeing Unveils Advanced MQ-28 Capabilities, Extended Combat Reach
Boeing has unveiled expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat capabilities, including a larger wing, increased payload capacity…
Successful First Flight of the World’s First Unmanned Airborne Early Warning Solution
SAAB and GA-ASI have completed the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning solution,…
Eve Completes Hover & Low-Speed Flights Block, Advancing eVTOL Toward Transition Flight Testing
Eve has completed the hover and low-speed flight test block for its full-scale eVTOL engineering…
Catalina Aircraft Company Advances Modern Amphibious Aircraft Platform for Global Multi-Mission Operations
Catalina Aircraft Company has established U.S. operations in Vero Beach, Florida, to develop the Catalina…
ASECNA and Rwanda Sign Agreements to Advance Kigali Airport Readiness and African Satellite Navigation
ASECNA and the Republic of Rwanda have signed two major agreements in Kigali covering the…
Terra Industries to Open Africa’s Largest Drone Factory in Ghana
Terra Industries announces Pax-2 in Accra, a 34,000 sq. ft. drone and counter-drone facility targeting…
AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
AutoFlight has completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL trial for dedicated spring tea transport, demonstrating a…
Vektor Aviation Highlights Compliance and Insurance Requirements in South African Drone Operations
Vektor Aviation outlines key compliance and insurance requirements for drone operations in South Africa, including…
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation Create Airborne Counter-UAS Defence Solution
On 31 March 2026, Honeywell Aerospace announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation, a dual-use aerospace…
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Successful First Demo Flight for Airbus’ Uncrewed Bird of Prey Interceptor
Airbus completes first demo flight of Bird of Prey interceptor drone, autonomously engaging a kamikaze…
Special Flux for Nitinol and Nickel in High-Performance Military Applications
EO-M-026 flux enables reliable soldering of nitinol and nickel alloys, supporting high-performance military, UAV and…
Orqa Launches H7 WingCore: The High-Performance, Fully NDAA-Compliant Flight Controller for Fixed-Wing and VTOL Platforms
Orqa launches the NDAA-compliant H7 WingCore flight controller for fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, delivering high…
MTU Aero Engines Expands Its Portfolio to Include UAV Propulsion Systems
MTU Aero Engines acquires AeroDesignWorks to expand into UAV propulsion systems, strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities…
The African Drone Forum Announces First-Ever ‘Africa Pavilion’ at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
The African Drone Forum will debut the first Africa Pavilion at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, taking…
South African Fuel Cell Milestone Signals Momentum for Hydrogen Aviation
South African researchers validate a locally developed fuel cell component for hydrogen-powered UAVs, marking a…
SkyGrid and Wisk Release ‘Enabling Scalable Urban Air Mobility Through Automated Flight Rules’ Paper
SkyGrid and Wisk outline how Automated Flight Rules can enable safe, scalable Urban Air Mobility…
Full Flight Simulator to Train the First Wave of Eve Air Mobility Pilots
Embraer-CAE Training Services acquires first full flight simulator to support Eve Air Mobility pilot training…
GA-ASI Makes Another Autonomous Aerial Intercept in Company-Funded Demo with MQ-20 Avenger
GA-ASI demonstrates MQ-20 Avenger autonomous intercept, showcasing advanced mission autonomy and sensor-driven aerial engagement.
AirX Signs Firm Order Agreement with Eve Air Mobility for Two eVTOL Aircraft
Eve Air Mobility signs binding order with Japan’s AirX for up to 50 eVTOL aircraft,…
AI Must Support, Not Replace: Why Human Control Remains Non-Negotiable in Aviation
As AI enters the cockpit, pilots warn that safety depends on human control. Why AI…
Daher Flies Its EyePulse MALE Drone
Daher has completed the first flight of its EyePulse MALE drone in Tarbes, meeting a…
Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Bell and Safran Helicopter Engines report more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF with…
Ethiopia Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ICAO’s feasibility study outlines Ethiopia’s potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, assessing key feedstocks and…
EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand…