Farmer discovers body in Dutch field, possibly stowaway fallen from aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/amsterdam-schiphol-ams/farmer-discovers-body-in-dutch-field-possibly-stowaway-fallen-from-aircraft/

Possible “space object” strikes United Airlines jet over Utah

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/united-airlines/possible-space-object-strikes-united-airlines-jet-over-utah/ 

Air New Zealand trials its first electric aircraft

The BETA ALIA CX300, currently registered N401NZ, took off from Tauranga Airport on Friday morning for its inaugural test flight. It will be based in Hamilton, then move to Wellington in December for another two months.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/air-new-zealand-trials-its-first-electric-aircraft/ 

Xpeng's AeroHT flying car unit has rebranded after an embarrassing air show fireball

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/aridge-a868-evtol-xpeng/

La Comunidad de Madrid utiliza drones para el seguimiento de aves autóctonas en el Parque Regional del Sureste | Comunidad de Madrid

https://www.comunidad.madrid/noticias/2025/10/18/comunidad-madrid-utiliza-drones-seguimiento-aves-autoctonas-parque-regional-sureste

Two dead after Emirates cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y0eeqz732o

Major Russian gas plant forced to suspend gas intake following Ukrainian drone attack

https://kyivindependent.com/massive-russian-gas-plant-forced-to-suspend-gas-intake-following-ukrainian-drone-attack/

Los medios estatales rusos revelan por accidente un aeródromo secreto de una unidad caza-drones

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/los-medios-estatales-rusos-revelan-por-accidente-un-aerodromo-secreto-de-una-unidad-caza-drones/

Rusia: Cessnas con ametralladoras como caza-drones

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/rusia-cessnas-con-ametralladoras-como-caza-drones/

OCCAR - Eurodrone Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Critical Design Review (CDR) Completion

https://www.occar.int/news/eurodrone-achieves-major-milestone-with-successful-critical-design-review-cdr-completion

Kratos ha presentado un misil de crucero low cost en su UCAV Valkyrie

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/kratos-ha-presentado-un-misil-de-crucero-low-cost-en-su-ucav-valkyrie/ 

Trump: "Not perfect timing" to impose new sanctions on Russia | Ukrainska Pravda

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/10/17/8003088/

Factory towns revive as defense tech makers arrive

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/factory-towns-revive-as-defense-tech-makers-arrive/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Families of Jeju Air crash victims sue Boeing

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/families-of-jeju-air-crash-victims-sue-boeing/

L3Harris, IAI to Develop Israel-Specific Version of ‘Sky Warden’ Light Attack Aircraft

https://www.iai.co.il/about/press-release/l3harris-and-iai-jointly-pursue-israeli-light-attack-aircraft-program

The British Army’s Watchkeeper UAV, originally intended to leave service in March 2025, has had its troubled service life extended to March 2027

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/16/watchkeeper-withdrawal-march-2027/

IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-10-15-01/

Kratos Unveils Revolutionary Low-Cost Cruise Missile System, “Ragnarök”

https://www.kratosdefense.com/newsroom/kratos-unveils-revolutionary-low-cost-cruise-missile-system-ragnarok

GE Honda Aero evaluating possible future launch of new turbofan

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/ge-honda-aero-evaluating-possible-future-launch-of-new-turbofan/164919.article

As Chinese carriers protest airspace ban, US operators urge broader restriction

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/as-chinese-carriers-protest-airspace-ban-us-operators-urge-broader-restriction/164923.article

Northrop Grumman unveils Lumberjack one-way attack platform

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/northrop-grumman-unveils-lumberjack-one-way-attack-platform/164929.article

Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35As are leading NATO’s annual nuclear readiness drills for the first time

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/f-35s-lead-nato-nuclear-deterrence-exercise-for-first-time/164934.article

Netherlands Becomes First NATO Ally to Join US Drone Fighter Program

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/the-future-of-air-combat-netherlands-becomes-first-nato-ally-to-join-us-drone-fighter-program/

Civilian defense contractor Airborne Tactical Advantage Company Hawker Hunter Crashes Off California Coast, Pilot Seriously Injured

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/atac-hawker-hunter-crashes-off-california-coast-pilot-seriously-injured/

Massive Search Operation After Two Light Aircraft Disappear Over KwaZulu-Natal

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/massive-search-operation-after-two-light-aircraft-disappear-over-kwazulu-natal/

Safran Validates EUROFLIR™ 610 Design, Advancing Key Milestone in Europe’s Eurodrone Program

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/safran-validates-euroflir-610-design-advancing-key-milestone-in-europes-eurodrone-program/

Cracked windshield forces US Defence Secretary’s plane to divert to UK

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/usaf/cracked-windshield-forces-us-defence-secretarys-plane-to-divert-to-uk/

European Court rules pets are legally considered “baggage” in air transport

https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/court-of-justice-of-the-eu/rules-pets-are-legally-considered-baggage-in-air-transport/

Abra Group (Avianca, GOL) expands fleet with up to seven A330neo and 50 additional A320neo aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/avianca/abra-group-avianca-gol-expands-fleet-with-up-to-seven-a330neo-and-50-additional-a320neo-aircraft/

Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen air superiority

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-10-germany-orders-20-new-eurofighters-to-strengthen-air-superiority

16-year-old Aussie pilot comes home after round-the-world flight

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/16-year-old-aussie-pilot-comes-home-after-round-the-world-flight/

Tank-Busting Switchblade 400, sized to fit into U.S. military standard Common Launch Tubes (CLT), Joins AeroVironment's Family

https://www.twz.com/news-features/tank-busting-switchblade-400-joins-aerovironments-family-of-kamikaze-drones

Turquía: han lanzado y recuperado desde el Anadolu dos TB-3 de forma consecutiva y el Kizilelma ha hecho blanco con dos misiles

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/turquia-han-lanzado-y-recuperado-desde-el-anadolu-dos-tb-3-de-forma-consecutiva-y-el-kizilelma-ha-hecho-blanco-con-dos-misiles/

RAAF Wedgetail wraps up support mission in Ukraine – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/raaf-wedgetail-wraps-up-support-mission-in-ukraine/

Archer Beats Out Joby for Lilium eVTOL Patents

Archer Aviation secures about 300 patents covering ducted fans, propellers, engines, and more. 

https://www.flyingmag.com/archer-secures-lilium-evtol-patents/?fbclid=Iwb21leANdXptjbGNrA11emWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeP1gtWYjiRwvmk0t3qhwutaLVhh-TgFnmTyvX_cPX9Wn8Fda6UKIkJggsl3k_aem_f8xe54W_3qgmYM9CaLoPxg

VoltAero Under Bankruptcy Protection as Private Investment Dries Up

VoltAero, the French decarbonized aircraft maker based near Rochefort (Charente-Maritime), has been placed under bankruptcy protection by the La Rochelle commercial court. The move comes amid financial difficulties linked to a prospective private investor, the ACI group (which is also under bankruptcy protection), and a planned Malaysian partner, SEDC Energy. The company had just inaugurated its Cassio 330 hybrid aircraft assembly site in November 2024, aiming to produce a 12-passenger, hybrid-powered plane within about 1,200 kilometers. VoltAero has benefited from roughly €4.5 million in public funding to build its factory, but private investment has lagged. Founder and CEO Jean Botti laments what he calls a lack of appetite for industry in France and suggests seeking funding abroad, in the United States or Asia. The bankruptcy protection is intended to safeguard the company and its 35 employees. VoltAero has about a month to outline a plan and secure bridging funds, with a six-month horizon to emerge from protection, and remains committed to attempting to fly its prototype next year.

original text, in french: https://www.leparisien.fr/charente-maritime-17/lavionneur-decarbone-voltaero-place-en-redressement-judiciaire-en-france-il-ny-a-pas-dappetence-pour-lindustrie-13-10-2025-I3PJTM3UEJHY5G3JBNFWPC62UY.php

AUSA 2025: GA-ASI and Hanwha finalise deal to co-produce Gray Eagle STOL UAV

https://euro-sd.com/2025/10/major-news/47264/ga-asi-and-hanwha-ge-stol/

AUSA 2025: Bombardier Defense and SNC detail 10-year service agreement for Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft

https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/industry/ausa-2025-bombardier-defense-and-snc-detail-10-year-service-agreement-for-bombardier-global-6500-aircraft

AUSA 2025: New U.S. Gray Eagle STOL drone enables operations from warships and dirt fields.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/ausa-2025-gray-eagle-stol-expands-us-drone-combat-reach-with-launches-from-ships-and-dirt-fields

'I Told You This Would Happen,' Ukrainian Drone Pilot Writes As Russia Hurls More Tanks At Pokrovsk

https://www.trenchart.us/p/i-told-you-this-would-happen-ukrainian

IATA Highlights Critical Priorities for Aviation Safety and Operations

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-10-14-02/

Airbus formally opens second Mobile A320-family assembly line

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/airbus-formally-opens-second-mobile-a320-family-assembly-line/164873.article

Finnair cancels dozens of flights after grounding eight Airbus A321 aircraft over seat safety inspections

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/finnair/finnair-cancels-dozens-of-flights-after-grounding-eight-airbus-a321-aircraft-over-seat-safety-inspections/

Sweden extends future fighter system study deal with Saab through 2027

https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-order-from-fmv-for-continued-future-fighter-concept-studies

Il-114-300 Certification Delayed to 2026

https://www.aviacionline.com/il-114-300-delay-2026

Hyundai Suspended eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal

https://www.e-flight-journal.com/?p=1924

Joby and Archer May Acquire Lilium’s Assets

https://www.e-flight-journal.com/?p=1928

Aerospace manufacturing in 2025: the key issues

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/aerospace-manufacturing-in-2025-the-key-issues/

Russia Unveils New AI-Powered Kamikaze Drone ‘Klin’ with 100km Range

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/russia-unveils-new-ai-powered-kamikaze-drone-klin-with-100km-range/

Safety Crisis Forces Russia to Investigate Dozens of Airlines After Crash Surge

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/safety-crisis-forces-russia-to-investigate-dozens-of-airlines-after-crash-surge/

Airbus Unifies Tactical Drone Portfolio Under Helicopters Division to Strengthen Defence Capabilities

https://news.defcros.com/airbus-optimizes-its-tactical-uncrewed/

Boeing Launches 747-8 VIP Turnkey Program for Luxury Private Jet Customers

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/boeing-launches-747-8-vip-turnkey-program-for-luxury-private-jet-customers/

‘Bankrupt’ Antwerp Airport survives on millions in public subsidies, critics say

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/antwerp/bankrupt-antwerp-airport-survives-on-millions-in-public-subsidies-critics-say/

EU clears Boeing’s takeover of Spirit AeroSystems — on condition of major divestments to Airbus and Malaysia’s CTRM

https://www.aviation24.be/maintenance-repair-overhaul-mro/spirit-aerosystems-maintenance-repair-overhaul-mro/eu-clears-boeings-takeover-of-spirit-aerosystems-on-condition-of-major-divestments-to-airbus-and-malaysias-ctrm/

Qantas responds to massive dump of hacked customer data

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/qantas-responds-to-massive-dump-of-hacked-customer-data/

Australian firm successfully carries heavy loads between 2 drones

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/australian-firm-successfully-carries-heavy-loads-between-2-drones/

Skyryse y Dynamic Aviation convertirán cualquier avión tripulado en un drone fungible para el ejército de EEUU

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/skyryse-y-dynamic-aviation-convertiran-cualquier-avion-tripulado-en-un-drone-fungible-para-el-ejercito-de-eeuu/

[Podcast] 70 años del Saeta, y otros aviones de la autarquía - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-70-anos-del-saeta-y-otros-aviones-de-la-autarquia/

"The #A350F is taking shape" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/1-oilZ_xUrw?si=dYwmfvPHxu5B-avJ

Watch: Single-seater eVTOLs duke it out for air race supremacy

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/jetson-one-air-games-concept/

DSEI 2025: Schiebel showcases next-gen Camcopters

https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/air/dsei-2025-schiebel-showcases-next-gen-camcopters

DSEI Japan 2025: ATLA, MHI to develop combat USV

https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/dsei-japan-2025-atla-mhi-to-develop-combat-usv

RFI released for Project Vanquish: the UK’s search for a carrier-capable ACP

https://euro-sd.com/2025/10/major-news/47100/rfi-out-for-project-vanquish/

Ukraine extends its deep strike capabilities into Russia with tangible effects

https://euro-sd.com/2025/10/major-news/47194/ukraine-extends-deep-strike/

AUSA 2025: IAI Presents Advanced Multi-Layered Defense System for Countering UASs & Drones

https://www.edrmagazine.eu/ausa-2025-iai-presents-advanced-multi-layered-defense-system-for-countering-uass-drones

IAI and AEVEX debut OmniRaider VTOL UAS at AUSA 2025, offering multi-payload tactical flexibility

https://defence-industry.eu/iai-and-aevex-debut-omniraider-vtol-uas-at-ausa-2025-offering-multi-payload-tactical-flexibility/#google_vignette

AUSA 2025: Rafael unveils new loitering Spike missile variant

https://euro-sd.com/2025/10/major-news/47261/rafael-unveils-l-spike-4x/

Boeing ha presentado un UAV VTOL de rotores basculantes y modular - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/boeing-ha-presentado-un-uav-vtol-de-rotores-basculantes-y-modular/ 

RAF RC-135W and P-8A Fly 10,000 Mile Patrol Along the NATO’s Eastern Flank

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/12/raf-rc-135w-p-8a-10000-mile-patrol/

A-10 Returns from CENTCOM Deployment with UAS Kill Markings

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/13/a-10-uas-kill-markings/

INTELLIGENCE: American Analysis of How Russia Fights

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htintel/articles/2025101264910.aspx

Boeing, Airline Partners Set New Standard for Parts Authentication

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-10-13-Boeing,-Airline-Partners-Set-New-Standard-for-Parts-Authentication

Boeing, Leonardo Partner for US Army Flight School Next Contract

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-10-13-Boeing,-Leonardo-Partner-for-US-Army-Flight-School-Next-Contract

IATA: Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More than $11 Billion in 2025

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-10-13-01/

GE Aerospace begins dust-ingestion tests for CFM open-rotor engine

https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/dust-ingestion-testing-cfm-rise-program-begins

Revived Piaggio targets stateside success with P180 twin-turboprop

https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/revived-piaggio-targets-stateside-success-with-p180-twin-turboprop/164846.article

Boom courts business aviation market amid renewed interest in supersonic flight

Supersonic airliner developer Boom is making its NBAA-BACE debut this year, with rival Spike also advancing its quest to build a business jet capable of flying faster than sound. But is there a market and are the multiple technological challenges surmountable?

https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/boom-courts-business-aviation-market-amid-renewed-interest-in-supersonic-flight/164848.article

Skyryse debuts touchscreen flight automation system at NBAA-BACE

https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/skyryse-debuts-touchscreen-flight-automation-system-at-nbaa-bace/164850.article

Skyryse Partners with Dynamic Aviation to Deliver Fully Autonomous Aircraft

Skyryse®, a leader in aviation automation and simplified flight controls, announced today that it has signed a $112 million agreement with Dynamic Aviation.

The partnership between Skyryse and Dynamic Aviation is focused on delivering uncrewed, attritable aircraft designed for U.S. military special operations units and missions. By installing SkyOS across King Air aircraft and other future models, Skyryse offers unparalleled adaptability to military airborne operations.

https://www.skyryse.com/resources/skyryse-partners-with-dynamic-aviation-to-deliver-fully-autonomous-aircraft

Skyryse Unveils Skylar™, a Universal AI Flight Assistant Focused on Aviation Safety and Efficiency

https://www.skyryse.com/resources/skyryse-unveils-skylar-tm-a-universal-ai-flight-assistant-focused-on-aviation-safety-and-efficiency

After surprise decision, will EBACE’s planned return to Geneva be a hit or a Swiss miss?

https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/after-surprise-decision-will-ebaces-planned-return-to-geneva-be-a-hit-or-a-swiss-miss/164853.article

Pearl 10X powers towards certification milestone as Rolls-Royce wraps up test phase

https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/pearl-10x-powers-towards-certification-milestone-as-rolls-royce-wraps-up-test-phase/164854.article

Textron Aviation secures FAA certification for pair of Gen2 light business jet variants

Textron Aviation has secured Federal Aviation Administration certification for two new Cessna Citation light business jet variants, the M2 Gen2 and CJ3 Gen2.

https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/textron-aviation-secures-faa-certification-for-pair-of-gen2-light-business-jet-variants/164855.article

Honeywell forecasts 8,500 business jet deliveries worth $283bn in coming decade

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/honeywell-forecasts-8500-business-jet-deliveries-worth-283bn-in-coming-decade/164819.article

Denmark to Invest $4.26 Billion in Arctic Defense, Orders 16 New F-35 Jets

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/denmark-to-invest-4-26-billion-in-arctic-defense-orders-16-new-f-35-jets/

DIRECT HIT ON FIRST STRIKE FROM BAYRAKTAR KIZILELMA!

https://baykartech.com/en/press/direct-hit-on-first-strike-from-bayraktar-kizilelma/

https://youtu.be/ok4XV4KBpKo

Russia Unveils First Prototype of Modernized Yak-130M Training and Combat Jet

https://ruavia.su/first-yak-130m-ready-for-ground-and-flight-testing/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBs1TAeA4jc

Boeing Unveils High-Speed Tiltrotor Drone for U.S. Army Strike and Recon Missions

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/boeing-unveils-high-speed-tiltrotor-drone-for-u-s-army-strike-and-recon-missions/

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/14/boeing-tiltrotor-collaborative-rotorcraft/

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-cxr-tiltrotor-drone-concept-ausa-2025

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-enters-large-vtol-uas-race-cxr-concept

New Research Uncovers Hidden Health Risks for Frequent Fliers

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/new-research-uncovers-hidden-health-risks-for-frequent-fliers/

EHang Debuts VT35, China’s New "Long-Range" Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/ehang-debuts-vt35-chinas-new-long-range-autonomous-evtol-aircraft/

Boeing and Leonardo Partner to Modernize U.S. Army Flight Training with New Helicopter Program

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/boeing-and-leonardo-partner-to-modernize-u-s-army-flight-training-with-new-helicopter-program/

Electra Selects Evolito to Power Its Revolutionary Ultra Short Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/electra-selects-evolito-to-power-its-revolutionary-ultra-short-hybrid-electric-aircraft/

U.S. Army Expands Gray Eagle Drone Capabilities with New Electronic Warfare Upgrade

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/u-s-army-expands-gray-eagle-drone-capabilities-with-new-electronic-warfare-upgrade/

Aena Group handles 35.8 million passengers in September, marking record-breaking growth

https://www.aviation24.be/airport-operator/aena/aena-group-handles-35-8-million-passengers-in-september-marking-record-breaking-growth/

DHL Airbus A300 suffers tail strike during dramatic landing at London Heathrow

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/dhl-express/dhl-airbus-a300-suffers-tail-strike-during-dramatic-landing-at-london-heathrow/

https://youtu.be/7h20QY4e8oY

Only three of first four F-35s reach Belgium after technical issue delays one jet

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/lockheed-martin/f-35/only-three-of-first-four-f-35s-reach-belgium-after-technical-issue-delays-one-jet/

RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Japan under Operation Argos

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/raaf-deploys-p-8a-poseidon-aircraft-to-japan-under-operation-argos/

Western Australia Goverment announces funding to develop Advanced Biofuels Strategy

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/wa-announces-funding-to-development-advanced-biofuels-strategy/

Bombardier Global 8000, The World’s Fastest Business Jet, Gets Even Faster with a New Top Speed of Mach 0.95 | Bombardier

https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-global-8000-worlds-fastest-business-jet-gets-even-faster-new-top-speed-mach?utm_source=blufly.media&utm_campaign=06873

Inversion Arc: Orbital Emergency Supply Delivery in Under 1 Hour

https://newatlas.com/military/arc-orbital-supply-craft-emergency/