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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

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2026-10-08T03:05:05.080241-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Boeing Boeing 737

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

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2026-10-08T03:15:29.717741-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AINonline • Charles Alcock

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

By AINonline: New narrowbody airliners could see even greater use of composite materials.

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2026-10-08T02:05:09.178928-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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.

Unmanned Airspace

MyDefence launches AI-powered wearable drone detector Wingman Edge

defence-blog.com

China’s military is preparing for Ukraine-style drone war

Also: ndtv.com and DroneDJ

6 Sources

2026-10-08T03:04:49.349238-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

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.

eVTOL Insights

Ørsted and Skyports Trial Cargo Drone Deliveries to Offshore Wind Turbines

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

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

By Bloomberg: Apollo Global Management Inc.’s deal to acquire EasyJet Plc for £5.7 billion ($7.5 billion) is on track for completion early next year, the airline’s chief executive officer said.

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2026-10-08T02:05:31.861354-07:00

PaxEx Leadership

Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

West Entertainment appoints Al St. Germain as SVP Entertainment

By Inflight Online: West Entertainment appoints Al St. Germain as Senior Vice President, Entertainment to support airline passenger engagement growth.

Also: Aircraft Interiors International

2 Sources

2026-10-08T01:36:34.995640-07:00

Event Satellite Europe Moon Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceWatch Global

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe's road to Rome and crew autonomy, NASA's Artemis II lunar data release, Türkiye's Moon mission details and space manufacturing.

Also: SpaceWatch Global

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.234723-07:00

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

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

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

MyDefence launches AI-powered wearable drone detector Wingman Edge

China’s military is preparing for Ukraine-style drone war

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

Ørsted and Skyports Trial Cargo Drone Deliveries to Offshore Wind Turbines

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

West Entertainment appoints Al St. Germain as SVP Entertainment

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

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

Airbus completes autonomous taxi trials with A350 at Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

Poland's AMC Aviation retires last Beechcraft jet

Nigeria's Xejet sues for $12mn in groundhandling dispute

Russia closes Moscow Ostafyevo airport

Tanzanian EMB-120 diverted to Kilimanjaro after colliding with zebra during Serengeti take-off

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

Flydubai co-pilot allegedly tried to seize aircraft and steer it toward Ben Gurion Airport

Air New Zealand Dash 8 crew failed to restore descent mode before nighttime low approach at Timaru

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