Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Regent advances ‘seaglider’ programme towards 2027 production

The Rhode Island start-up says the US Coast Guard remains the lead certification authority for its ground-effect craft, with the FAA providing support on aviation-specific areas. Regent Craft completed public flight demonstrations of its Viceroy and Squire wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) craft on 30 September, showing off the in-development all-electric “seagliders” as the company works to begin…

SPEEA union members ratify contract with Boeing, preventing strike

The new deal takes effect on 7 October. Boeing’s unionised technicians and scientists have approved new four-year contracts with the aerospace giant, heading off a threatened strike that could have significantly upset Boeing’s certification work and aircraft production. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) said on 1 October that its two Boeing…

Pegasus completes acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings

The airlines operate 175 aircraft combined and will maintain separate brands. Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and its low-cost unit Smartwings, 10 months after emerging as a bidder. The airlines operate a combined fleet of more than 175 aircraft and hold orders for 140 more. Smartwings and Czech Airlines…

Aviation coalition urges EU to safeguard voluntary biometrics in Digital Omnibus

IATA and ACI Europe have joined a new industry coalition calling on EU policymakers to ensure upcoming digital legislation supports voluntary biometric technology for travel while protecting passenger privacy. The newly-formed Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition unites global aviation and technology bodies including airport association ACI Europe, airline trade body IATA, travel technology provider Amadeus,…

MH-139A Grey Wolf Enters Full-Rate Production
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MH-139A Grey Wolf Enters Full-Rate Production

With 27 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters delivered so far, the latest award brings the total number of aircraft under contract to 42. Boeing Defense has been awarded a contract for four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, marking the aircraft’s entry into full-rate production, the company announced on Sept. 29, 2026. The award, whose value was…