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Heathrow Cyber-Attack Disrupts Flights Across Europe

Heathrow cyber-attack on 20 September 2025 forced staff to process passengers manually and snarled operations across Europe. The incident began on 20 September 2025 when a cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace’s check-in software knocked automated passenger processing offline, creating a backlog…

Delta, Maeve Team on Hybrid-Electric Jet

Delta announced a partnership with Dutch startup Maeve Aerospace on September 21, 2025 to co-develop a hybrid-electric jet aimed at regional routes and commercial service by 2032. The deal pairs Delta Airlines’ operational experience with Maeve Aerospace’s electric propulsion and…

Aeralis jet trainer: Production moves to Prestwick

Aeralis jet trainer production is coming to Prestwick, signalling a new UK aerospace manufacturing hub. British aircraft developer Aeralis has selected Prestwick International Airport in Ayrshire, Scotland, as the site for final assembly and flight-testing of its modular jet trainer.…

Beta’s Alia CTOL Lands First US Urban Contract

Beta Technologies’ Alia CTOL (conventional takeoff and landing) will support urban and emergency medical missions in the US. US-based Beta Technologies has secured its first urban flight operations contract, with the electric Alia CTOL chosen by a pioneering space‑leasing company…

Norway F-35 Order: 12 More F-35A Jets

Norway F-35 order: the US Department of Defense approved a $1.2 billion sale for 12 additional F-35A Lightning II fighters to the Royal Norwegian Air Force. The contract, announced on September 20, 2025, names Lockheed Martin as the prime contractor…