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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pleased to announce the second edition of the Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Implementation Forum. Following the strong engagement and fruitful exchanges of the inaugural event, this new edition will once again gather authorities, industry leaders, technical experts, and community representatives to discuss the evolving IAM, UAS and U-space regulatory implementation.Mark the event dates in your calendar. Full details regarding the programme, registration modalities (both in person and remote), and participation fees will be shared in the coming weeks source

Saab’s chief executive said Canada’s existing aerospace infrastructure sets it apart from previous Gripen customers and could support a faster delivery timeline.  Saab president and CEO Micael Johansson said on March 29, 2026, that delivering Gripen fighter jets to Canada within five years is “absolutely doable,” arguing that the country’s industrial base gives it a stronger starting point than previous customers such as Brazil.  Speaking to CTV Question Period, Johansson said it is “absolutely credible” that the first Canadian-built Gripen could leave the factory within five years. Pressed on a previous eight-year delay in delivering Gripen jets to Brazil, he said the Canadian context is…

Editor’s Note: The National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) on Feb. 19 released its investigative report of the failures in 2024 of the Boeing Starliner space vehicle. Defects in the Starliner resulted in its crew being housed in the International Space Station for nine months before being returned to earth in a SpaceX capsule. Boeing Starliner, docked at the International Space Station. Source: Boeing. The investigation into the failures faulted NASA and Boeing. The 311 page report was triggered by the Starliner incident, and examines the NASA-Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) cultures that led to the Starliner problems. The Boeing…

Two drones crashed in southeastern Finland on March 29, 2026, with the Finnish Air Force confirming that at least one was a Ukrainian-made AN-196 Liutyi long-range attack drone. President Alexander Stubb called the incident a serious violation of Finland’s sovereignty and convened an emergency government meeting. The drones came down near the city of Kouvola in the Kymenlaakso region, roughly 130 kilometers northeast of Helsinki and about 70 kilometers from the Russian border. One crashed north of the city, and the other to its east. No injuries or property damage were reported. Finnish Air Force Hornets scrambled but held fire…

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Indonesia has received its second and final Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, completing a two-aircraft order placed in 2021 by what was then Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow. The aircraft, registered A-4002, landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on March 28, 2026. Indonesia’s Defense Ministry had confirmed on March 25 that the delivery was imminent, with Defense Information Bureau chief Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait stating the aircraft was en route from Seville, Spain. A detour across two oceans The delivery route for A-4002 differed markedly from that of the first aircraft.…

Just After Levelling Off From The Initial Climb Over Lake Michigan, The Oil Pressure Dropped Well Below Normal Operating Conditions Analysis: According to the flight instructor, just after levelling off from the initial climb over Lake Michigan, the oil pressure dropped well below normal operating conditions. The flight instructor directed the pilotreceiving instruction to turn the airplane back towards the nearest land. He then contacted air traffic control and declared an emergency. The engine oil pressure continued to decrease and about 3 minutes later the engine lost all power. The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) was deployed at 1,800 ft…

From 2011 (YouTube Edition): A Unique, Affordable and Isolated way to Enjoy Ballooning Ballooning is both a unique as well as eclectic pursuit… and it attracts (naturally) a pretty unique brand of aviator to its ranks. But solo balloons are particularly rare… though an undeniably cost effective way to play in the sky. While there have been a number of single seat experimental and ultralight balloon systems offered over the years, Cameron says its Sky Hopper is a smaller, lighter and simpler concept. Still; they note that the Hopper ‘cuts no corners when it comes to features, including a four…

It Is Likely That The Pilot Did Not Have Sufficient Rotor To Avoid Rotor Flap During The Takeoff Roll… Analysis: The pilot taxied to the runway with the rotor still spinning from his previous landing, maintaining above a 100 rotor rpm on his gyroplane. As he taxied onto the runway, he noted his rotor rpm at 117 and he began to accelerate to build rotor speed, pitching back slightly. The pilot heard a loud pop and thinking he may have blown a tire on his right main landing gear, he glanced over to visually confirm it. He then checked his…

In November 2025, International Airlines Group (IAG) announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi across the brand’s airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. We recently saw British Airways equip its first plane with Starlink Wi-Fi, and there’s now another positive update, as the first Aer Lingus plane has just been fitted with the service. We also know the timeline with which most other Aer Linugs planes are expected to feature this service. Aer Lingus installing free Starlink Wi-Fi Aer Lingus is partnering with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, including on long haul and short haul aircraft. Best of…