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FAA Approves Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection

FAA acceptance of the first automatic drone-based aircraft inspection program marks a major step for automated maintenance. On September 16, 2025 the FAA accepted the first automatic drone-based aircraft inspection program, a system that lets unmanned aircraft autonomously scan fuselages,…

Textron Rolls Out First Cessna Citation Ascend

Textron Aviation has rolled out the first production Cessna Citation Ascend, moving the program into the customer-delivery phase. The US manufacturer Textron Aviation announced the rollout of the first production Cessna Citation Ascend business jet, marking a clear milestone for…

Werner Aero Buys Two Boeing 737-700 Airframes

Werner Aero has added two Boeing 737-700 airframes to its inventory in a move aimed at the aftermarket and future leasing opportunities. On September 16, 2025, US-based asset manager Werner Aero completed the acquisition of two Boeing 737-700 airframes from…

Aerospace Leaders Call for Zero Tariffs

US and European aerospace executives urged governments to scrap tariffs to keep the industry competitive. On September 16, 2025, at the Global Aerospace Summit, executives and trade representatives from the United States and Europe publicly called for zero tariffs on…

US OKs $3.42B F-16 Sale to Peru

Washington cleared a possible $3.42 billion F-16 sale to Peru, a move designed to strengthen Lima’s air defense and counter-narcotics capabilities. The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) valued at $3.42 billion that would supply…

KLM Winter Schedule 2025/26: 161 Destinations

KLM is increasing its winter 2025/26 network to 161 destinations to meet recovering demand and improve global connectivity. The KLM winter schedule for 2025/26 will cover 161 destinations worldwide, including 92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental routes operated from Amsterdam…