Flying MagazineJack Daleo

FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis

The FAA is building a dedicated facility in Oklahoma City to serve as a hub for research, training, and operational analysis related to electric and hybrid aircraft—aimed at accelerating how the agency develops knowledge and procedures for emerging air-mobility operations.

2026-06-26T10:13:19.860525-07:00
DefenseNews.com

F-35 program chief says growth has outpaced sustainability for joint fighters

By DefenseNews.com: "We didn't put enough parts and pieces on the shelf," Lt. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello told a Senate subcommittee in a recent hearing.

2026-06-26T10:55:18.893651-07:00
space   Satellite   AI   Europe  
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

ReOrbit Secures Finnish Funding for ‘OrbitCloud’ R&D Program

By Via Satellite: The company describes OrbitCloud as “a private satellite network providing direct-to-device connectivity for drones and mobile devices, uniquely combined with orbital AI inference for fast intelligence.” The total value of the program is projected to exceed 40 million euro ($46 million).

2026-06-26T10:41:28.062438-07:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Tototheo Global to Deploy SES FlexMaritime in Expanded Maritime Deal

By Via Satellite: Tototheo Global has expanded its agreement with SES to deploy the FlexMartime connectivity service to the maritime market. FlexMaritime is a connectivity service that combines SES’s satellite network and integrated terrestrial infrastructure — the service originated with Intelsat.

2026-06-26T10:41:28.272276-07:00
aviation   AI   M&A  
ch-aviationLuciano Braganca

US's flyExclusive nears approval for Jet.AI acquisition

By ch-aviation: flyExclusive (JRE, Kinston) is close to securing shareholder approval for the acquisition of Jet.AI after approximately 99% of votes cast to date supported the transaction.

2026-06-26T10:27:14.138756-07:00
Associated PressSIMINA MISTREANU

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service

By Associated Press: A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirms, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city’s business district.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00