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AI   Airbus  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Joby reports 3,199-mile autonomous Caravan flight as Airbus completes A350 taxi trials

Joby Aviation said its autonomous Cessna Caravan completed a 3,199-mile trip around the continental U.S. with no control inputs from its onboard safety pilot. Separately, Airbus completed a three-year autonomous-taxi research program, including 30 hours of A350 tests at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in July 2026.

Also: Unmanned Airspace
2026-10-08T03:05:05.080241-07:00
Routes   Airlines  
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Cranky Flier

Alaska is Back in Long Beach (Trip Report)

By Cranky Flier: , Trip Reports Alaska Air Group media day was conveniently scheduled just after the airline’s new Seattle to Long Beach flight began, so I was very happy to be able to fly from my home airport.

2026-10-08T04:04:47.429287-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Anthony Deutsch, Bart Biesemans

Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield

By Reuters: A high-velocity drone launched at a disused Dutch airbase by the North Sea roars through the clouds and intercepts ​a mock enemy target detected by radar and verified using artificial intelligence.

Also: ndtv.com and DroneDJ
2026-10-08T03:04:49.349238-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe  
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suasnews.com

Big cargo drones deliver toolkits to wind turbines in the North Sea

By suasnews.com: Ørsted has completed a new trial of a large cargo drone at Hornsea 2, its offshore wind farm in the North Sea. The trial assessed whether drones could deliver maintenance kits and reduce routine vessel trips, helping turbines generate electricity more consistently while lowering operational risks and costs.

2026-10-07T23:15:01.055289-07:00