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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
Routes   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Delta Air Lines  
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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Delta returns to Hong Kong with full A350 cabin lineup

By Inflight Online: Delta Air Lines has resumed service to Hong Kong, launching a daily nonstop connection to Los Angeles and restoring links between one of Asia’s key markets and the carrier’s primary U.S.

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2026-06-08T03:26:54.889535-07:00
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