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easyJet and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are rolling out automated taxiing technology designed to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and noise during ground operations. The deployment of electronic TaxiBot systems, announced on May 26, 2026, follows a successful trial earlier this year. Schiphol becomes the first airport in Europe to use the technology for Airbus aircraft operations. How TaxiBot works TaxiBot is a semi-robotic tractor that pushes and pulls aircraft between the gate and runway without requiring the plane’s main jet engines. Instead, the aircraft operates using only its Auxiliary Power Unit, significantly cutting fuel burn and emissions during taxiing.…

Bombardier announced on May 26, 2026, that it will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to Washington-based defense contractor Metrea, which will operate them on maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force. The Canadian manufacturer did not disclose the value of the order. The award marks a further expansion of Bombardier’s defense business in the Asia-Pacific region, where its airframes are increasingly used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) work. Bombardier’s defense unit crossed the US$1 billion revenue threshold for the first time in 2025, on the back of US, Canadian and European orders. A growing missionized Global 6500 fleet…

Virgin Australia has unveiled a Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5-themed aircraft, the airline’s first co-branded livery in nearly a decade, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on June 18, 2026. The custom-designed Boeing 737-800 features Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear on its exterior, transforming the aircraft into a flying tribute to one of the most recognized animated franchises in film history. The themed jet will operate across Virgin Australia’s domestic network and is expected to be seen by hundreds of thousands of travelers over the coming months. image Experience beyond the livery The collaboration extends beyond the livery. Starting…

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Australian government this month announced the beginning of a long-delayed life-extension program for six diesel-electric Collins-class submarines, an effort that government auditors immediately flagged as a high-risk affair.The boat Farncomb, the submarine with the greatest mileage, is the first vessel to undergo the process at the government-owned ASC shipyard near Adelaide. Work starts in late May.Replacement of the Collins fleet – introduced from 1996-2003 – had been formally proposed as long ago as 2009. However, successive governments dithered as they first considered French-designed boats — spectacularly dumped in 2021 — and then AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines.Now…

ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers for its International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay, Ontario, as it expands training capacity for NATO and allied fighter pilots. The contract, announced by Leonardo on May 26, 2026, includes options for six additional aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2029. The aircraft will be used for advanced tactical training and lead-in fighter training, including preparation for pilots moving toward fourth-, fifth- and future-generation combat aircraft. “The M-346 continues Italy’s illustrious track record of producing world leading jet trainer aircraft,” said Giorgio Clementi, Executive Chairman…

The U.S. intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refueling aircraft, German news outlet Spiegel reported on Tuesday.The NATO alliance is under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned that Washington may withdraw outright.U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed European allies for not spending enough on their militaries and pledged to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. His ambition to take control of Greenland, a Danish overseas territory, has further inflamed transatlantic tensions.Trump also fiercely criticized European allies for a lack of support in reopening the Strait…

Low-cost-carrier Ryanair says the company is now debt free after clearing its last $1.4 billion (€1.2 billion) bond raised during the COVID 19 pandemic. On May 25, 2026, Ryanair announced it was “effectively debt free” for the first time since the airline floated on the stock market in 1997. “Today is a historic day for Ryanair as our Group, following repayment of our final €1.2bn bond, is now effectively debt free,” Ryanair Group CFO, Neil Sorahan, said. “Our fortress balance sheet is underpinned by an unencumbered B737 fleet of 620 aircraft, solid ratings (BBB+) from both Fitch Ratings and S&P…

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, suspended arrivals and departures at Kaliningrad Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) on the evening of May 25, 2026, after regional authorities issued what local and Russian media describe as the first drone-danger alert ever declared for the Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea. The restrictions were lifted roughly two hours later, with both Rosaviatsiya and the airport confirming a return to normal operations. The agency said the measures had been introduced “to ensure flight safety,” without elaborating on the specific threat. Plan Kovyor activated at Khrabrovo The regional emergency warning system pushed a drone-danger signal via…

NEW DELHI — India has completed final developmental trials of a new precision guided missile that can be launched from drones to engage both ground and aerial targets.For many years the country’s drones were used primarily for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, but as their role in modern warfare increases exponentially, India is moving to enhance the combat capabilities of its unmanned platforms.The government called the precision guided missile, which was developed through a collaboration of government and private companies, a major boost to India’s domestic defense capabilities.A Defense Ministry statement said that it “successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development…

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the Eighth edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, held in partnership with leading industry IT provider CHAMP Cargosystems. The awards recognize outstanding businesses and initiatives driving sustainability across the global air cargo industry. Following evaluation by an independent panel of industry leaders and sustainability experts, TIACA is pleased to announce that Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, LTD (HACTL)  has been named the winner of the Corporate Category for its project, “Redefining Cargo Packaging Through Circular Materials.” HACTL’s initiative addresses one of air cargo’s most persistent single-use plastic waste streams through the…