Aerospace & Air Transport

Autonomous Tech Used in Puerto Rico Runway Project

The Aguadilla development includes a 10,800-foot runway

September 16, 2026

Compaction rollers on runway bed at Aguadilla

Britten-Norman Targets Eight New-build Islanders Annually

UK production expansion follows inaugural flight of latest Bembridge-built unit

September 16, 2026

Britten-Norman Islander

GAO: FAA Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs Better Schedule

GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system

Regulations and Government

September 16, 2026

GAO report airport tower

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Certification Bill

Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor

Regulations and Government

September 15, 2026

U.S. Capitol

Radia’s Supersized Windrunner Freighter Aircraft Is Set To Be a Megalifter

Nine times the volume of a Boeing 747F.

rendering of Radia Windrunner loading F-16 fighter jets.

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Singapore Airshow

We got a preview of the flying display ahead of the show opening.

February 1, 2026

Airbus A350-1000 flying at Singapore Airshow 2026

Lufthansa Technik Unveils ‘Smart’ Aircraft Tray Table with Touchscreen Tech

Hidden Touch Display makes the fold-up tray table an intelligent user interface.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 16, 2026

Demonstration of Lufthansa Technic's Nice Intellitable touch screen tray table

Klatt Works O2 Mask Head-Up Display Lets Pilot See in Smoky Cockpits

Pilots might be able to breathe during a smoke emergency, but landing is a problem if pilots can't see their instruments.

January 9, 2026

Oxygen mask with Klatt Works built-in HUD

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Safety Bill Inaction

Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum

September 15, 2026

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy

Cape Air To Add Eight Caravans for Montana Service

Will introduce aircraft in 2027 to the Montana network

September 14, 2026

Textron Aviation Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Gaining New Awareness

Recent panel discussion lists EU policies and the Iran war as factors

September 11, 2026

SAF Flasks in lab

NBAA’s Rocheleau To Take Helm at ACI-NA

Rocheleau had served with the FAA before returning to NBAA in August

September 11, 2026

Chris Rocheleau © NBAA

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: How it Changed Airbus and Boeing

The fall-out from the terror attacks was to have short- and long-term consequences

September 11, 2026

Boeing Sonic Cruiser

The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: The Impact on Airlines

The terror attacks in the U.S. inflicted significant damage on commercial airlines

September 11, 2026

9/11 airlines

Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?

Industry experts privately debate whether the Brazilian airframer can take the risk

September 11, 2026

Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

Airlines Confront Ongoing Impact of Middle East Conflict

High fuel costs and extended route disruption could force longer-term changes

September 9, 2026

Emirates Airline

Kepplair Starts Converting ATR 72 Into Water Bombers

ATR 72 aircraft performs pre-modification flight in Toulouse

September 7, 2026

ATR 72 in flight, Kepplair livery stripes

FAA Ponders Fate of Remote Pacific Island Airfield

Midway Island plays a role in ETOPS flight planning

September 3, 2026

Henderson Field on Midway Island

Japan Orders Its First H160 for Emergency Response

Fire and disaster management agency to use aircraft in aerial reconnaissance role

September 3, 2026

Airbus H160 in flight over sea

Nashville Mulls Airport Name Change To Honor Dolly Parton

Tennessee governor suggests change to airport board

September 3, 2026

Sign at Nashville International Airport

GAO Wants High Schoolers To Take Mechanic General Test

First step toward licensing could encourage youth to seek aviation careers

Training and Workforce

September 2, 2026

Aircraft mechanic numbers from the FAA

Congress OKs Stopgap Government Funding Measure

Move averts potential shutdown

Regulations and Government

September 2, 2026

US Capitol rotunda

Aircraft Operators Face Rising Threats in Gulf and Russia

Security consultants are warning clients to increase vigilance

September 2, 2026

Cutting 'Traveled Work' Delays At Spirit Critical To 737 Output

Spirit AeroSystems workers give Leeham News and Analysis the inside track

Training and Workforce

September 2, 2026

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas