The Terrebonne Parish Council voted 9–0 to draft an official letter supporting the Terrebonne Airport Commission’s bid for a federal drone test-site/EIPP designation, after a presentation describing years of investment and local infrastructure advantages.

for Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Patents safeguard innovations that ensure normalized operations as the company advances certification of its hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft MANASSAS, Va., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has been granted a series of U.S. patents that protect core components of its groundbreaking hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a system designed to enable Ultra Short takeoff and landing operations while maintaining conventional aircraft performance and safety margins. These patents cover critical elements necessary to deploy electric blown lift practically, advancing the company’s protection of its nine-passenger Ultra Short aircraft. Together, the patents safeguard […]

The House Transportation Committee reported three Senate bills out of committee: SB 997 would add a Pennsylvania Online Messengers Association board member to the motor carrier safety advisory committee; SB 1058 would broaden the E85/flex-fuel definition (51–85% ethanol); SB 468 would allow PennDOT interstate agreements for drone research.

China has granted the world’s first commercial licences for autonomous flying taxis, marking a significant milestone in the global push for urban air mobility.

The committee reported HB 1093 favorably after the sponsor removed a targeted sales-tax exemption; industry witnesses backed the bill while the Florida Justice Association raised concerns about immunity language and Representative Bankston urged continued coordination with FDOT. Vote recorded as unanimous in the transcript.

The agreement was signed at the 3rd Changi Aviation Summit.

The agreement was signed at the 3rd Changi Aviation Summit.

AviationNews – Polaris Spaceplanes has secured a high-profile contract from the German military to develop and flight-test a reusable hypersonic vehicle. This ambitious project aims to bridge the gap between traditional aviation and rapid space access, marking a pivotal moment for European aerospace sovereignty. The agreement, announced on January 27, 2026, was issued by the Bundeswehr’s Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Northern Jet closed 2025 with continued momentum across its operations, marked by fleet expansion, aircraft transactions, and steady growth in managed owner clients. Throughout the year, the company remained focused on strengthening its infrastructure and service offerings to support a growing and engaged client base. Over the course of 2025, Northern Jet completed multiple aircraft transactions, onboarded new aircraft, and welcomed new managed owners across its programs. These activities occurred during a sustained period of operational demand, reflecting the strength of the company’s internal teams and long-term growth strategy. Aircraft added to the […]

DARPA unveiled the DARPA Lift Challenge, a competition that requires an aircraft (including power source) to weigh no more than 55 pounds and lift at least 110 pounds, with teams to compete on a five‑nautical‑mile course. DARPA said it coordinated with the FAA on an exemption pathway and proposed an August event in Dayton, Ohio.

AviationNews – The C919-600, a specialized high-altitude variant of China's premier narrowbody jet, was recently photographed at COMAC’s Shanghai facility during ground preparations. This sighting marks a critical milestone as the aircraft moves toward its maiden flight-test campaign, aiming to serve the demanding plateau regions of western China. The development of this shortened airframe follows a strategic roadmap first unveiled by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) during the 2023 Shanghai International Commercial Airshow.

Board appointed three members to a terminal planning working group to shape a final terminal design for FAA submission; staff said the project has a $6 million federal earmark and that the state and the two cities have provided matching funds totaling $1 million.

The Living Legends of Aviation® Red Carpet Returns to the Beverly Hilton BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hollywood star power and aerospace innovation will share the spotlight once again at the 23rd Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards, returning to the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Awards, hosted by John Travolta, the Official Ambassador of Aviation, have been called the “Academy Awards of Aviation” by long time aviator, Morgan Freeman. This year’s red carpet will feature an extraordinary mix of musicians, entrepreneurs, astronauts, and aviation industry leaders, all gathering to celebrate the […]

Space-based solar power is considered a promising approach to overcoming key limitations of ground-based solar generation. For this reason, companies and research organizations in several countries are working on orbital solar power stations capable of supplying energy to Earth around the clock. A recent test by the U.S. startup Overview Energy represents another step in […] Post Solar Energy from the Sky: Researchers Successfully Transmit Power from an Aircraft Mid-Air at Root-Nation.com.

Alef Aeronautics, a San Mateo-based startup founded in 2015, has begun producing what it describes as the world’s first road-legal flying car. While autonomous ground vehicles continue to face reliability...

Eve Air Mobility completes maiden hover flight of eVTOL prototype at Embraer facility, validating fly-by-wire controls and propulsion with hundreds of test flights planned for 2026 toward 2027 certification.

Joby Aviation There’s been a lot of hype around electric air taxis lately, including one of Joby Aviation’s aircraft being displayed at Grand Central Station earlier in 2024. Still, for all of the …

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– MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) shoots down an airborne target – Groundbreaking mission showcases MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s autonomous end-to-end combat capabilities – Counter-air weapons engagement demonstrates power of crewed-uncrewed teaming between an MQ-28, E-7A and F/A-18F WOOMERA, Australia, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a historic achievement, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully executed a force integrated air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement from an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The landmark mission involved an MQ-28 Ghost Bat teaming with a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail and F/A-18F Super Hornet to destroy a fighter-class target drone. “This is […]

– MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) shoots down an airborne target – Groundbreaking mission showcases MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s autonomous end-to-end combat capabilities – Counter-air weapons engagement demonstrates power of crewed-uncrewed teaming between an MQ-28, E-7A and F/A-18F WOOMERA, Australia, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a historic achievement, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully executed a force integrated air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement from an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The landmark mission involved an MQ-28 Ghost Bat teaming with a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail and F/A-18F Super Hornet to destroy a fighter-class target drone. “This is […]