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Singapore’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday introducing a fixed levy on departing flights to cut emissions and support the use of sustainable aviation fuel by airlines. The levy will be paid to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, which will procure and manage sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to Senior Minister of State for […] source

Amid a push to put more small drones in the hands of soldiers across the force, the U.S. Army is learning that there’s a ceiling to the number of unmanned systems that units can handle. Col. Dave Lamborn, commander of 2nd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, out of Hawaii, told a panel during the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting in Washington that in division testing, the Army’s smallest units could be overtasked by the challenge of operating drones on top of all their conventional duties.“I can tell you that there is certainly an upper level of useful number…

Air travel is more connected than ever, and a few airports sit right at the center of it all. A handful of airports serve as the beating hearts of international travel, vast, intricate networks where the world’s air routes converge. Each year, the OAG Megahubs Index reveals which airports offer the highest number of possible connections between inbound and outbound flights within a six-hour window, a powerful measure of how well cities and their national carriers are linked to the rest of the world. These rankings not only highlight aviation excellence but also reflect broader trends in trade, tourism, and…

IBA Group Chief Economist Stuart Hatcher will join Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 for the panel discussion “Type Talk 747: Will demand for 747s remain high?” on Friday, Oct. 24, at 9:05 a.m. (GMT -5). The 31st annual Cargo Facts Symposium will take place Oct. 22-24 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tenn., where air cargo executives and market influencers in the industry will gather to assess the latest trends and developments in the freighter sector, while sharing their insights to project the market’s growth trajectory. View the full event agenda. Hatcher, who has been with IBA Group for 20 years,…

For decades, the defense trade media has been a trusted source of news and insight about Defense Department programs, budgets, and strategy. Ethical, accurate, and timely reporting makes that possible. The public, industry, and indeed the department itself benefit from granting credentialed defense reporters access to unclassified areas in the Pentagon and from the trust engendered by that access.The Pentagon has been seeking to impose unprecedented restrictions on journalists’ ability to cover the military for several months. Having restricted where unescorted media may go in the Pentagon—such that even visiting the public affairs offices of the military services now requires…

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has launched commercial operations with two Ultra MK1 drones from Windracers. UAF began operating flights with the two units on Oct. 1 from Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) on behalf of the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI), Windracers told Cargo Facts. UAF had repositioned the drones to Fairbanks […] source

SyberJet Aircraft has selected Williams International’s FJ44-4A to power its next-generation light jet, the SJ36. The companies announced the engine partnership on October 15, 2025, during the NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas. Each FJ44-4A will produce 3,621 pounds of thrust, giving the twinjet a combined total of more than 7,200 pounds. With a maximum takeoff weight of 18,500 pounds, the SJ36 achieves a thrust-to-weight ratio of 38.9%, providing strong climb performance, according to the company. SyberJet’s earlier model, the SJ30-2, used smaller FJ44-2A engines. The SJ36 is designed to push the limits of the light-jet category. SyberJet targets a top…

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian government delegation has met with prominent American weapons manufacturers during a U.S. visit, a senior Kyiv official said Wednesday, before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at the White House later this week.A delegation led by the head of the Ukrainian president’s office, Andrii Yermak, and Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko met with representatives of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, Yermak wrote in a Telegram post.Yermak didn’t disclose what was discussed during the talks, but said that his country’s cooperation with the two companies “continues to grow” as Ukraine looks for further help resisting…

Emirates has officially rolled out its highly praised Premium Economy product on every Airbus A380 flight between Dubai and New York, offering travelers an alternative to full business class fares for enjoying long-haul comfort. The upgrade marks a significant milestone in Emirates’ cabin refresh program, which has been gradually introducing the new class across key routes worldwide. For passengers flying to or from the United States, this expansion means a consistent, upgraded experience across all A380-operated New York Service. The move reflects how Emirates continues to redefine what Premium Economy can be. Unlike many carriers that treat it as a…

Fly Meta, Air Atlanta and Hungary Airlines will expand their tripartite deal next year with a second 777-300ERSF. Fly Meta expects to take delivery of the aircraft on lease from AerCap in the first half of 2026 and will assign it to Air Atlanta. The freighter will then operate in ACMI service for Hungary Airlines […] source