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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Autonomous, hybrid-electric Alia MV250 flight tests slated for first half of 2026

Beta and Near Earth Autonomy Partner on Uncrewed Alia Aircraft

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News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Logistics specialist is launching a new electric air cargo operator called e-Smart Avia

Air Freight Group Orders Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

UrbanLink may base operations at a Signature FBO in South Florida

Signature and UrbanLink Set Course for Electric Flight in Florida

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Alia CX300 electric airplane makes its Western Canada debut

Helijet Welcomes Beta’s Electric Airplane to Vancouver

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

New York Stock Exchange IPO chases $1 billion equity sale

Beta IPO Seeks Backing for Growing Electric Aircraft Family

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Beta and Near Earth Autonomy Partner on Uncrewed Alia Aircraft

Air Freight Group Orders Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft

Signature and UrbanLink Set Course for Electric Flight in Florida

Helijet Welcomes Beta’s Electric Airplane to Vancouver

Beta IPO Seeks Backing for Growing Electric Aircraft Family

AAM Institute to Honor Pulitzer Electric Air Race Winners

Air New Zealand Starts Trials With Beta's CX300 Electric Aircraft

Beta Set for IPO with Plans for More Electric Aircraft

General Dynamics Enlists Beta for Undersea Vehicle Propulsion

Alaskan Cargo Carrier Orders Beta's CX300 Electric Aircraft

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