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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
2026-10-08T03:05:05.080241-07:00
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
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
Event   Satellite   Europe   Moon   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
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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.

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