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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Heathrow Flight Delays as 50mph Winds Hit

Heathrow flight delays hit the airport after 50 mph gusts on September 15, 2025. On September 15, 2025, Heathrow Airport in west London faced strong gusting winds reaching about 50 miles per hour, disrupting both air and ground operations at…