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FAA sets temporary drone “no-fly zones” over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events nationwide

The FAA, coordinating with DHS and DOJ, will impose temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan events, and related base-camp areas across the United States. The action bars drone flights to fortify security as the Trump administration addresses counter-UAS concerns.

2026-05-28T13:54:20.255579-07:00

Aviation Business News

Deutsche Aircraft to market a multi-role D328eco D328 Dornier concept at ILA Berlin 2026, pitching border patrol, maritime surve

2026-05-28T08:22:03.458114-07:00

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Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration

2026-05-28T08:51:35.831642-07:00

FlightGlobal

Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat completes first US airspace flights at Point Mugu Sea Range

2026-05-28T09:37:30.711544-07:00

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FAA sets temporary drone “no-fly zones” over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events nationwide The FAA, coordinating with DHS and DOJ, will impose temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan events, and related base-camp areas across the United States. The action bars drone flights to fortify security as the Trump administration addresses counter-UAS concerns.

2026-05-28T13:54:20.255579-07:00

FAA sets temporary drone “no-fly zones” over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events nationwide

FlightGlobal

Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat completes first US airspace flights at Point Mugu Sea Range Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have logged the MQ-28 “Ghost Bat” program’s first flights outside Australia, completing three autonomous tactical jet flights at the Point Mugu Sea Range in California. The MQ-28A Ghost Bat used US Naval Base Ventura County operations to validate autonomous control, rapid deployment and sustained allied-location operations.

2026-05-28T09:37:30.711544-07:00

Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat completes first US airspace flights at Point Mugu Sea Range

AINonline

Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration NAV CANADA has selected Indra Group as its technology partner to deliver the RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS), a centralized digital platform for safely integrating remotely piloted aircraft systems into Canadian airspace. Indra is also positioned to enable initial drone traffic management capabilities expected in 2029.

2026-05-28T08:51:35.831642-07:00

Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration

Aviation Business News

Deutsche Aircraft to market a multi-role D328eco D328 Dornier concept at ILA Berlin 2026, pitching border patrol, maritime surve Deutsche Aircraft says it will use ILA Berlin 2026 to showcase the evolution of its civil-certified D328eco turboprop into a multi-mission platform, including configurations for border patrol, maritime surveillance, medical evacuation and tactical transport. The company also highlights plans to integrate uncrewed systems to help address regional airline supply chain and MRO constraints.

2026-05-28T08:22:03.458114-07:00

Deutsche Aircraft to market a multi-role D328eco D328 Dornier concept at ILA Berlin 2026, pitching border patrol, maritime surve

Bloomberg

Quantum Systems and Destinus weigh early-2027 IPOs as defense UAS demand pulls in underwriting discussions Quantum Systems and Destinus are in talks to line up advisers for potential IPOs as soon as early 2027, according to people familiar with the matter. The drone makers are seeking to tap surging demand for unmanned defense assets, signaling a push toward public-market funding for UAS scale-up.

2026-05-28T03:16:36.693511-07:00

Quantum Systems and Destinus weigh early-2027 IPOs as defense UAS demand pulls in underwriting discussions

FlightGlobal

Hanwha, KASA to jointly develop small turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed platforms Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) will jointly develop a small turbofan engine tailored for collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) and other uncrewed systems. Hanwha says the design is intended to meet the high electricity demands associated with CCA missions.

2026-05-27T22:15:22.577087-07:00

Hanwha, KASA to jointly develop small turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed platforms

FlightGlobal

Hanwha Aerospace, with KASA, launches 4,500-lbf collaborative combat aircraft/UAV turbofan engine development Hanwha Aerospace says it is developing a new high-bypass 4,500 lbf-class turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and advanced UAV platforms in collaboration with the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA). The company positions the engine for fuel-efficiency and both military and civil applications.

2026-05-27T22:15:22.577087-07:00

Hanwha Aerospace, with KASA, launches 4,500-lbf collaborative combat aircraft/UAV turbofan engine development

Breaking Defense

Turkey’s Efes 2026 showcases combined arms integration across ships, drones, air defense and helicopters Breaking Defense reports from Turkey’s Efes 2026 drill, highlighting an “all-domain” force integration effort that brings naval platforms, drones, air-defense assets, and helicopter elements into one exercise construct. The drill is positioned to test coordination across multiple domains and service communities.

2026-05-27T06:10:27.395824-07:00

Turkey’s Efes 2026 showcases combined arms integration across ships, drones, air defense and helicopters

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FAA sets temporary drone “no-fly zones” over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events nationwide

Deutsche Aircraft to market a multi-role D328eco D328 Dornier concept at ILA Berlin 2026, pitching border patrol, maritime surve

Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration

Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat completes first US airspace flights at Point Mugu Sea Range

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