11 September 2026
HAVELSAN and Egypt’s AOI Sign Sales Agreement for HAMZA-1 UAV
HAVELSAN and Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization have signed a sales agreement for the HAMZA-1 UAV,…
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26 August 2026
Babasky Technologies Demonstrates Counter-UAS System in Abuja
Nigerian defence technology company Babasky Technologies has demonstrated a counter-unmanned aerial system able to detect drones…
26 August 2026
CoolFly Launches Urban Standing-Position Personal Aircraft
CoolFly has launched Urban, billed as the world’s first standing-position personal aircraft, alongside its Dream series…
26 August 2026
Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex Sign MOU on Thailand Urban Air Mobility Regulation
Eve Air Mobility and Thailand’s RV Connex have signed an MOU to jointly advance regulatory development…
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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…
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SkyDrive Partners with DUC Hélices to Develop Rotor for SKYDRIVE SD-05
SkyDrive partners with DUC Hélices to accelerate SD-05 eVTOL rotor development, focusing on safety, noise…
EHang Achieves First Pilotless Human-Carrying eVTOL Flight in Africa at the 9th Aviation Africa Summit
EHang’s EH216-S completes the first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight in Africa at the Aviation Africa…
Vertical Aerospace Prepares for Final Transition Testing After Successful Wingborne Flights
Vertical Aerospace completes Phase 3 piloted wingborne flights of VX4 prototype, collecting 22B data points…
Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities
Archer Aviation to join the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with United Airlines and…
Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations Through White House eVTOL Integration Program
Joby joins the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to accelerate early US operations, advance…
uAvionix and VOTIX Announce Integration of FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations
uAvionix and VOTIX integrate FlightLine ADS-B data into the VOTIX platform, enhancing safety, efficiency, and…
Joby Achieves the First Piloted eVTOL Air Taxi Flight Between Two Public Airports
Joby completes first piloted eVTOL air taxi flight between two public airports, marking a key…
GöKHUN Unmanned Aerial System Lift Off With Sky Power Engines
The GöKHUN Unmanned Aerial System from ESEN is a tactical VTOL drone powered by Sky…
Zimbabwe CAA Licenses 27 ZRP Drone Pilots to Boost Surveillance and Enforcement
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has licensed 27 Zimbabwe Republic Police officers as drone…
Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Expand Artificial Intelligence Capabilities in Flight Systems
Destinus acquires Daedalean for CHF 180 million to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence into UAV flight…
Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia Announce Plans to Explore Hydrogen eVTOL Propulsion
Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia will explore integrating hydrogen-electric propulsion into the Cavorite X7 eVTOL, aiming…
Boeing-Built X-37B Spaceplane Set for Eighth Mission
Boeing’s X-37B prepares for its eighth launch with new tech, including laser comms and a…
Sasol Commits to Next Generation Catalyst Supply for e-SAF Pioneer INERATEC
Sasol and INERATEC sign agreement to supply next generation catalyst, set to boost e-kerosene yield…
FAA Study Led by Embry-Riddle Warns of Drone Risks to Aircraft
An FAA-backed study by Embry-Riddle warns that drones are often flown above 400 feet, raising…
CCAA and GIZ BSB Yamoussa Formalise Commitment to Drone Pilot Training
The CCAA and GIZ BSB Yamoussa have formalised a partnership to train drone pilots in…