Drones capture high-resolution images of aircraft exteriors for mechanics to review

Japan Airlines launches autonomous drone inspection project

Japan Airlines (JAL) and French aircraft-maintenance drone maker Donecle have launched a joint project using fully autonomous drones for exterior aircraft inspections at JAL hangars, the companies said. The project is the first in Japan to use autonomous drones approved in aircraft manufacturers’ maintenance manuals for such inspections. It aims to improve the safety and […]

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EGYPTAIR expands Boeing health management deal

Information Technology

EGYPTAIR Maintenance & Engineering has expanded an agreement with Boeing to deploy its Airplane Health Management (AHM) solution across EGYPTAIR‘s growing Boeing 737 MAX fleet, the companies announced at the 2026 El-Alamein International Airshow. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Samy, Chairman and Chief Executive of EGYPTAIR Maintenance & Engineering, and Dave McKenna, Boeing Global

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The agreement was announced at the MSPO international defence industry exhibition in Kielce, Poland

GE Aerospace, WZL-2 to explore F404-GE-102 engine support

Military & Defense

GE Aerospace and Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of maintenance, repair and overhaul and depot-level maintenance capabilities for the F404-GE-102 engine powering Poland’s KAI FA-50 fighter jets. The agreement was announced at the MSPO international defence industry exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Under the agreement, the

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United Ventures will support further development of Assaia’s StandManager product

United Airlines Ventures invests in Assaia

Financial

Assaia, a provider of artificial intelligence and computer-vision technology for airport operations, said United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines, has invested in the company. The investment, made earlier this year, will support further development of Assaia’s StandManager product, which is designed to help airlines and airports make stand and gate

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France orders more Airbus U050 Capa-X drones

Military & Defense

France’s Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus Helicopters for four U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems following a successful evaluation of an initial system acquired in late 2025, Airbus said. The order covers four systems, each comprising two U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial vehicles. Two systems will be assigned to the French

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Bombardier’s Global 8000 cleared for London City

Aircraft & Engines

Bombardier said on Tuesday, September 10, that its Global 8000 business jet has received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate at London City Airport, giving customers direct access to one of the world’s major financial centres. The approval takes effect immediately and allows the ultra-long-range aircraft to connect London City with

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Japan Airlines launches autonomous drone inspection project

EGYPTAIR expands Boeing health management deal

GE Aerospace, WZL-2 to explore F404-GE-102 engine support

United Airlines Ventures invests in Assaia

France orders more Airbus U050 Capa-X drones

Bombardier’s Global 8000 cleared for London City

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11 September 2026

Japan Airlines launches autonomous drone inspection project

EGYPTAIR expands Boeing health management deal

GE Aerospace, WZL-2 to explore F404-GE-102 engine support

United Airlines Ventures invests in Assaia

France orders more Airbus U050 Capa-X drones

Bombardier’s Global 8000 cleared for London City

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