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Airbus

Airbus Helicopters launches U145 autonomous uncrewed H145 derivative for cargo missions, targeting first flight later in 2026 an

Airbus Helicopters debuted the U145 at ILA Berlin: an uncrewed, fully autonomous cargo helicopter derived from the H145 light twin. The company says the aircraft will carry a specialized sensor suite and AI for full autonomy, with its first flight expected later this year and service entry planned for the early 2030s.

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2026-06-08T01:13:18.943116-07:00
Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Northwest Russian carrier to be first operator of newly-certified Il-114-300

By FlightGlobal: Delivery of three aircraft to Arkhangelsk-based air services company set to start before year-end. Russian regional carrier Arctic Airlines is set to become the first operator of the Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, following a lease agreement for three of the type.

2026-06-08T01:58:59.609169-07:00
BizAv   Supply Chain   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Alessandro Parodi, Joanna Plucinska, Tassilo Hummel

Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes

By Reuters: As soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the Iran war send ripples across ​the global travel market, a wealthy elite of CEOs, celebrities and sports stars is flying by private jet in greater numbers than ever ‌before, to glitzy events from the Monaco Grand Prix to the Cannes film festival.

2026-06-08T00:18:55.745081-07:00