Aviation WeekBen Goldstein

Reliable Robotics raises $160M, targets FAA uncrewed cargo certification by 2028

Reliable Robotics, the U.S. autonomous-flight startup led by a SpaceX alum, secured a $160 million funding round led by Nimble Partners, pushing valuation toward $1 billion. The company is pressing the FAA for certification of its autonomous flight system, targeting a first commercial uncrewed cargo approval in 2028.

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2026-04-21T13:20:45.874450-07:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

P&W spent $100 million to boost geared turbofan maintenance output

By FlightGlobal: The investments targeted P&W maintenance and aftermarket operations in Arkansas, Florida and Texas. Pratt & Whitney (P&W) in the last year spent some $100 million to expand its PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) maintenance and aftermarket capabilities, saying the investments are speeding up its repair processes.

2026-04-21T12:37:41.943359-07:00
The Air CurrentElan Head

FAA plans to select a vendor for its AI-powered air traffic management system by the end of May and deploy the software as soon as September

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

2026-04-21T12:20:24.054901-07:00
Business WireMedia Contact

Universal Aviation Inaugurates New FBO and GAT in Guadalajara (MMGL) ahead of 2026 World Cup

By Business Wire: Marking A Major Milestone for Business Aviation in Western Mexico New FBO and Hangar Facility Serving Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL) GUADALAJARA, Mexico--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Universal Aviation, an Evans Aviation company, today announced the inauguration its new purpose-built FBO and General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL), marking a major new milestone for business aviation in one of Mexico’s most important and fastest-growing markets.

2026-04-21T08:52:32.708839-07:00