China   eVTOL   UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
AINonline • Jennifer Meszaros

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

President Xi has instructed government agencies to accelerate adoption of unmanned aircraft systems and eVTOLs, directing regulatory, infrastructure and operational work to cultivate a 'low‑altitude' economy. The move signals Beijing intends to fast‑track commercial drone and urban air mobility deployment across civilian sectors.

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00
MRO   BizAv   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Textron  
Reuters

Textron Q4 Strengthened by Aftermarket Demand and Deliveries, but 2026 Profit Forecast Misses Estimates

By Reuters: Textron posted a rise in fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, as its mainstay aviation segment benefited from strong demand for aftermarket services and higher aircraft deliveries.

Also: Textron and Business Wire
2026-01-28T05:19:51.464368-08:00
MRO   North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

BA assisting probe after A350-1000 sheds wheel on take-off

By FlightGlobal: British Airways is assisting with investigation after a main landing-gear wheel detached from an Airbus A350-1000 on take-off from Las Vegas. The 26 January incident was captured on a live surveillance camera at the airport, with sparks emerging from the main landing-gear as the twinjet accelerated along runway 26R.

Also: Airline Geeks, Simple Flying, Aviation A2Z, the-independent.com, Flightradar24, avbrief.com and 4 more
2026-01-28T02:39:09.115258-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Africa   Orders   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
ch-aviation

DHL Aviation SSA bases two Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters in Lagos, sourced from Air Ghana

By ch-aviation: DHL Aviation SSA (Sub-Saharan Africa) has announced it has based two dedicated B737-400(SF) freighters, sourced from Air Ghana (GO, Accra) and operated under...

Also: ch-aviation, payloadasia.com and logupdateafrica.com
2026-01-28T04:50:13.277007-08:00