Photo – Bonnie, a hydrogen-electric Beechcraft Bonanza A36 aircraft, airside at Brisbane Airport. Photo: Steven Holden A small Australian company has achieved something no one in the Southern Hemisphere has done before: the Stralis Aircraft team taxied a hydrogen-electric aircraft at an international airport. The aircraft’s name is Bonnie, a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 retrofitted with […]
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Carbon Cub UL Flies from Yakima, Washington to Australia in Epic Around-the-World Adventure
Photo – David Green’s Carbon Cub UL “Dusty,” N456DG, arrives at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during its nearly 17,000 NM journey from the United States to Australia. Photo Credit: Toru Yajima CubCrafters recently announced the successful completion of an extraordinary international journey by Australian pilot and aircraft owner David Green, […]
USI and Robotics Education & Competition Foundation Partner to Expand FAA Part 107 Preparation for Student Drone Competitors
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) and the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) have announced a new partnership designed to provide participants in RECF’s Aerial Drone Competition program with access to FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam preparation, helping students extend their competitive drone experience into workforce and career opportunities. The partnership connects RECF’s hands-on […]
Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation
Textron Inc. today announced the appointment of Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026. Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper, who announced his retirement after more than 27 years with Textron, including the past eight years leading Textron Aviation. “Brian is a proven leader who brings a deep understanding […]
Successful Electric Aircraft Symposium Highlights Wide Range of New Aircraft Designs and Propulsion System Developments
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), held at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on July 18–19, was an outstanding success by all measures. The two-day program featured a record 47 speakers and 12 moderators and attracted nearly 200 in-person attendees — a 50% increase over last year — also a record. More than 100 registrants […]
MatrixSpace Strengthens Executive Team with UAS Sales Leader, US Marine Veteran John Bagocius
As demand for rapidly deployable counter-drone technology accelerates worldwide, MatrixSpace has appointed industry veteran John Bagocius as Head of Sales to expand the company’s global go-to-market efforts across defense, federal civilian, public safety, critical infrastructure and commercial markets. John brings over two decades of leadership experience helping these markets deploy advanced UAS technologies worldwide. This […]
DTA Displays JP1, Personal Hybrid eVTOL at EAA AirVenture
Photo – DTA display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. SAJ photo by Kim Stevens. DTA opened its US chapter, with its American home base at Scottsdale, Arizona. The JP1, a two-seat, hybrid-electric personal eVTOL that flies for two full hours on a single tank and refuels like a car, was unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. […]
$2.85 Million Raised July 23 for Aviation Education and More During The Gathering Hosted by EAA Aviation Foundation
Aviation education and preservation programs will benefit from the record $2.85 million raised on July 23 during The Gathering philanthropic event held as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh week. Approximately 1,000 people packed the EAA Aviation Museum for an evening of unified support for Experimental Aircraft Association programming. “What occurs at The Gathering each year […]
Drone-Delivered AED Used in Life-Saving Cardiac Arrest Response in Sweden
An automated external defibrillator (AED) delivered by Everdrone’s drone system was used in response to a confirmed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest involving a man in his 60s in Borås, Sweden, on 19 July 2026. The drone was dispatched as part of Västra Götaland Region’s (VGR) standard emergency response and delivered the AED to the scene of […]
Farnborough International Airshow 2026 Delivers Landmark Week for Global Aerospace
Farnborough International Airshow 2026 convened the world of aerospace, defense and space to shape the future of flight. The show welcomed 141,580 trade and public visitors, a show-on-show increase of 41%, and nearly double 2022’s attendance, providing the stage for commercial deals worth over $84.7 billion. Across five days, leaders from government, manufacturers, investors, start-ups, […]
