Thursday, October 8, 2026

Vertical takes aim at Archer with patent infringement claim

Air taxi developer’s move is a response to legal action from US rival. UK-headquartered Vertical Aerospace has responded to its ongoing legal fight with Archer Aviation by countersuing its US rival, claiming a patent infringement related to the thermal management of its propulsion system. Archer initiated legal proceedings against Vertical in February, claiming that the…

Brazil approves American’s $100 million minority investment in Azul

The minority stake is similar to that of United Airlines, which was approved in January 2026.  Brazilian regulators have approved American Airlines’ minority investment in low-cost carrier Azul. The $100 million stake is a liquidity lifeline for the low-cost carrier as it works through a transformative year post-Chapter 11 restructuring. American will hold about 8%…

Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus jets

Order includes six A321neos and four A350s. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed an order with Airbus for six A321neos and four A350s. The aircraft will be used to support its plans to serve North America, Europe and the Middle East, says Airbus. The UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade says in a statement…

Second batch of Danish F-16s arrives in Argentina

Six more of the second-hand fighters arrived in South America after being ferried from Denmark. Argentina has received its second tranche of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, bringing the country’s fleet to 12 jets. Canadian contractor Top Aces confirmed the delivery on 5 October, which follows the delivery of an initial batch of six F-16A/Bs in…

Loganair cabin crew to vote on strike in pay dispute

Sixty cabin crew at seven UK airports will vote on the potential strike. UK regional carrier Loganair faces potential industrial action as trade union Unite launches a strike ballot for more than 60 workers following what it describes as a breakdown in pay negotiations. Unite cabin crew based at seven UK airports – Aberdeen, Dundee,…

FAA awards $12m to support safe drone integration

The funding covers 19 projects spanning technologies including satellite communications, drone identity verification, surveillance and detect-and-avoid systems. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is providing $12 million for 19 drone research and testing projects intended to support the safe integration of unmanned aircraft into the US national airspace system. The projects, disclosed by the FAA on…

FAA clears JetBlue takeover of former Spirit slots

The slots at New York’s LaGuardia airport cannot be leased or sold by JetBlue until 2028. US regulators are set to approve the transfer of take-off and landing slots formerly held by Spirit Airlines to JetBlue Airways. New York-based JetBlue won the rights to the 22 slots at New York’s LaGuardia airport at bankruptcy auction…