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Also: Sikorsky Intro’s U-Hawk, EAA On UAS-BVLOS, Joby Airshow Demo, Hospital Vertiport German regulators are pushing forward a law that would allow police officers to shoot drones out of the sky. The legislation follows an unexpected increase in sightings of unidentified drones over major airports, hospitals, and other facilities. The draft law gives police the authority to destroy drones that pose an “immediate threat” to safety. Archer Aviation, developer of eVTOL aircraft, announced that it won the competitive process to acquire the patent portfolio of Lilium GmbH consisting of about 300 advanced air mobility patent assets with a bid of…

Also: Helicopter Dog Rescue, USDOT Spared In Layoffs, Guardian Avionics, Isaacman Back In Running? The name ’Dan Gryder’ is fairly well known to many in aviation…. Whether you like him or not. ANN is examining Police reports that describe an armed confrontation that took place at 147 Sky Harbor Way, Griffin, Georgia, on October 12th between Dan and a resident he accused of blocking the taxiway with an RV (which was reportedly a regular occurrence)… and which allegedly developed into an assault on Gryder by fellow resident Tracy Darrell Wallace the day before. The U.S. Air Force C-32 transporting Secretary…

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): Leading Air Show Performers Give Their Best Advice for Newcomers On December 6th through December 9th, the Paris Las Vegas Hotel hosted over 1,500 air show professionals and enthusiasts to the 2009 International Council of Air Shows Convention. Started in 1967, the annual ICAS Convention provides professionals a community forum in which to network with industry leaders, plan upcoming air shows, and offer continued support to fellow performers and representatives. This year’s convention saw a two percent increase in attendance over the 2008 convention despite the struggling economy; ICAS President John Cudahy expressed optimism going into…

Also: SkyFly’s Axe Prototype, USAF CCA, AV Expands Switchblade, DropShip Cargo Drone Air New Zealand has taken its first big step toward electric aviation, flying the US-built BETA ALIA CX300 out of Tauranga Airport as part of what the airline calls a “technical demonstrator” program. The aircraft, on a four-month lease from BETA Technologies, will tour several New Zealand cities as the carrier evaluates its performance and gets its crews situated with the new systems. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the White House is turning its attention to the airspace above with plans for a $500 million…

Airbus production has long been seen as a key indicator of the global aviation industry’s strength and stability. Each aircraft that rolls off the assembly line represents not just advanced engineering, but also the health of airline demand and supply chain resilience. As travel continues to grow through 2025, Airbus’ output reflects how effectively the company is meeting both market and internal expectations. Its performance helps define trends across aviation, influencing competition, labor, and logistics worldwide. Airbus’ manufacturing figures also serve as a glimpse into the company’s long-term industrial ambitions. With global facilities operating near full capacity, Airbus is focused…

LVIV, Ukraine — “I’m not disabled, I’m upgraded.” These were words I remember vividly from one Ukrainian army veteran, Serhiy. Like other Ukrainian soldiers, he identified himself by first name only for security reasons. Serhiy had been lucky as far as injuries went. A mine had blown off his leg below the knee but he could comfortably jog and skipped about 20 reps with a jump rope, using his good leg. He’d been far luckier, say, than a former engineer named Artem I met in Kyiv. During Ukraine’s failed 2023 counteroffensive, a drone-dropped explosive had sheared him almost entirely in…

New York-based hybrid carrier JetBlue is one of the most influential airlines in the modern commercial aviation industry in the US. While not as established as low-cost giant Southwest Airlines or blessed with such a huge fleet as the ‘big three’ US legacy carriers (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines), it forms a crucial part of the American airline ecosystem. Today, it flies an all-Airbus fleet. While JetBlue’s current fleet is restricted to aircraft from just three Airbus families (A320ceo, A320neo, and A220), it still offers considerable operational diversity, which reflects the varied nature of the airline’s route…

In July 2024, Delta and Riyadh Air announced plans to launch a partnership, which would include the Atlanta-based airline launching flights to Saudi Arabia. At the time, the airline didn’t announce which route it would launch, but now we officially know… Delta plans to fly to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Several months ago, JonNYC had the scoop on how Delta planned to announce a nonstop flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH). JonNYC is typically spot on, though up until now, there has been no official, public communication of this. That has now changed. As also flagged by JonNYC, Delta CEO…

United Airlines is continuing to grow its international network. The airline recently announced its summer 2026 expansion, adding new routes from Newark to Split, Bari, Glasgow, and Santiago de Compostela, as well as a year-round service from Washington Dulles to Reykjavik. Last fall, United revealed its largest-ever international expansion, introducing several lesser-known destinations. The carrier’s pursuit of international routes dates back to the 1960s, though it wasn’t until 1983 that it launched its first international service, connecting Portland and Seattle with Tokyo. Over the years, United has steadily built one of the most extensive global networks among US airlines. Today,…

World of Hyatt is my favorite hotel loyalty program, and Globalist status comes with some phenomenal benefits. What many people don’t realize is that there’s a secret status above Globalist, known as Courtesy Card. Think of it as being along the lines of how American Airlines has Concierge Key, Delta Air Lines has Delta 360, and United Airlines has Global Services, except this Hyatt status is significantly more exclusive, and also talked about a lot less. What is Hyatt Courtesy Card? Hyatt Courtesy Card is an invitation-only status level. Hyatt is tight-lipped about this status, both in terms of the…