Groundbreaking aviatrix’s story goes from cockpit to stage

Deborah Lawrie, who paved the way for female commercial pilots in Australia with her landmark High Court win over Ansett in 1979-80 and still flies for Virgin, recently attended a preview show of the play FLY GIRL at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre ahead of its opening on 22 October
https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/groundbreaking-pilots-story-goes-from-cockpit-to-stage/

France to order new A321 Maritime Patrol Aircraft in 2026 for extended range surveillance.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2025/france-to-order-new-a321-maritime-patrol-aircraft-in-2026-for-extended-range-surveillance

[India] 1st test flight of Saras Mk214 seat indigenous regional plane expected in December 2027

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/first-test-flight-of-saras-mk2-plane-expected-in-december-2027-official/article69443472.ece

China Unveils World’s Largest Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Promising to Autonomise Logistics

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/china-world-largest-unmanned-cargo-aircraft

China and US 'just flexing muscles' over critical metals, BHP chair says | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bhp-flags-difficult-decisions-ahead-australian-metallurgical-coal-business-2025-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=68f997e4abd3160001c0b326&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Italy plans to restore lapsed maritime patrol capability with six-aircraft buy | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/italy-plans-to-restore-lapsed-maritime-patrol-capability-with-six-aircraft-buy/164974.article

South Korea to receive four Bombardier Global 6500 AEW&C aircraft by 2032 in $2.26bn deal with L3Harris-led consortium

• https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/south-korea-to-receive-global-6500-based-aewandc-aircraft-by-2032/164973.article
• https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/21/l3harris-receives-contract-rokaf-aewc/

Baykar's Kizilelma UCAV soars through Aselsan AESA radar integration and weapons testing | Flight Global

Baykar Technologies' Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle has been flown for the first time with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar installed, and also has successfully trialled the release of two Turkish-developed air-to-surface weapons.

https://www.flightglobal.com/baykars-kizilelma-soars-through-aesa-integration-and-weapons-testing/164981.article

Korean Air to acquire four Global 6500s for AEW&C conversion - ch-aviation

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/159637-korean-air-to-acquire-four-global-6500s-for-aewc-conversion

VietJetAir ends C909 wet-lease from China's Chengdu Airlines - ch-aviation

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/159643-vietjetair-ends-c909-wet-lease-from-chinas-chengdu-airlines

UAVOS S1V300 Drone Proves Endurance with 16-Hour, 2,400-Kilometer Test Flight – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/uavos-s1v300-drone-proves-endurance-with-16-hour-2400-kilometer-test-flight/

China’s Massive ‘GJ-X’ Stealth Drone Spotted in First Public Flight – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/chinas-massive-gj-x-stealth-drone-spotted-in-first-public-flight/

Airbus Expands Global Reach with Second Jet Assembly Line in China – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/airbus-expands-global-reach-with-second-jet-assembly-line-in-china/

Korean Air LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft development progress Seoul ADEX 2026 maiden flight | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/korean-air-outlines-progress-on-lowus-collaborative-combat-aircraft/164991.article

France to Expand Rafale Fighter Fleet Under 2026 Defense Budget – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/france-to-expand-rafale-fighter-fleet-under-2026-defense-budget/

South Korea eyes six additional maritime patrol aircraft after P-8A operations begin | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/south-korea-eyes-six-additional-maritime-patrol-aircraft/164989.article 

Ukraine Plans Purchase of 100+ Gripen Fighters - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/22/ukraine-plans-gripen-purchase/

KAI tests AI pilot autonomous aerial platform - Korea Aerospace Industries drone technology | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/kai-tests-autonomous-aerial-platform-with-ai-pilot-system/164988.article

China’s Massive ‘GJ-X’ Stealth Drone Spotted in First Public Flight – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/chinas-massive-gj-x-stealth-drone-spotted-in-first-public-flight/

France Expands A400M Fleet to Boost Electronic Warfare and Long-Range Strike Capabilities – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/france-expands-a400m-fleet-to-boost-electronic-warfare-and-long-range-strike-capabilities/

Shield AI Unveils X-BAT: Autonomous VTOL Fighter Jet Designed for Future Air Combat – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/shield-ai-unveils-x-bat-autonomous-vtol-fighter-jet-designed-for-future-air-combat/ 

Drone Attack Halts Khartoum Airport Reopening Indefinitely – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/drone-attack-halts-khartoum-airport-reopening-indefinitely/

Stockholm Arlanda becomes first airport in Europe to implement new “Established on RNP” arrival concept - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airport-operator/swedavia/stockholm-arlanda-becomes-first-airport-in-europe-to-implement-new-established-on-rnp-arrival-concept/

World's first wind-powered underwater data center has been unveiled

https://newatlas.com/energy/wind-powered-underwater-data-center/

China’s J-35 ‘Beast Mode’: Stealth Fighter That Can Carry 12 Missiles to Dominate Indo-Pacific Skies - Defence Security Asia

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/china-j35-beast-mode-12-missile-stealth-fighter-indo-pacific/

Northrop Clears Design Review for Sentinel Launch Support System

The Sentinel Launch Support System, the digital backbone for testing the new intercontinental ballistic missile over its expected 50-year life, has completed critical design review, Northrop Grumman said Oct. 20. 

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/northrop-grumman-cdr-sentinel-launch-support-system/

Walk-Around Tour Of Beechcraft's M-346 That's Vying To Become The Navy's Next Jet Trainer

https://www.twz.com/air/walk-around-tour-of-beechcrafts-m-346-thats-vying-to-become-the-navys-next-jet-trainer

Nuevas imágenes del Sky Ranger dronizado, con bombas

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/nuevas-imagenes-del-sky-ranger-dronizado-con-bombas/

[Podcast] Lluvia de préstamos para la industria española y novedades en drones en AUSA - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-lluvia-de-prestamos-para-la-industria-espanola-y-novedades-en-drones-en-ausa/ 

SOCOM wants a drone-launched fire-and-forget missile

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2025/10/17/socom-wants-a-drone-launched-fire-and-forget-missile/

Almeida presenta el Libro Blanco de la Movilidad Aérea Urbana, la herramienta que consolida a Madrid como la ciudad europea líder en este ámbito

• El Palacio de Cibeles acoge el primer foro municipal sobre esta materia con representantes institucionales, empresas, profesionales y expertos
• El alcalde ha anunciado que la capital contará con una normativa en esta materia antes de que termine 2028
• El libro presentado hoy define una hoja de ruta dividida en tres fases con medidas que van desde el desarrollo normativo y la creación de los primeros vertipuertos, a la integración plena de aeronaves de despegue y aterrizaje vertical y el desarrollo de corredores aéreos
• En septiembre de 2023, Madrid dio el primer paso para situarse a la vanguardia en este terreno con la creación de la Comisión de Movilidad Aérea Urbana, integrada por 80 miembros y cuyo trabajo ha ido avanzando a través de seis grupos especializados

Nota de prensa: 

https://diario.madrid.es/blog/notas-de-prensa/almeida-presenta-el-libro-blanco-de-la-movilidad-aerea-urbana-la-herramienta-que-consolida-a-madrid-como-la-ciudad-europea-lider-en-este-ambito/

Libro blanco de la movilidad aérea urbana [pdf]
https://www.madrid360.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/libroblanco_movilidad_aerea_urbana-Madrid.pdf

NASA opens SpaceX's moon lander contract to rivals over Starship delays | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/science/us-seek-rival-bids-artemis-3-spacex-lags-nasa-chief-says-2025-10-20/ 

Exclusive: Kawasaki in talks to develop Taurus missile engines, sources say | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/kawasaki-talks-develop-taurus-missile-engines-sources-say-2025-10-17/

Boeing expects more changes at supplier Spirit Aero as merger approaches

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-expects-more-changes-at-supplier-spirit-aero-as-merger-approaches/

The Il-96 Is Back: Cubana Reactivates 20-Year-Old Ilyushin Quad-Jet

https://simpleflying.com/il-96-back-cubana-reactivates-ilyushin-quad-jet/

Heart Aerospace has again delayed the first flight of its HX-1 all-electric demonstrator

https://www.flightglobal.com/programmes/heart-aerospace-discloses-new-delay-to-hx-1s-maiden-flight/164958.article

Korean Air Selects Archer as its Exclusive Partner to Introduce eVTOL Aircraft in Korea

https://investors.archer.com/news/news-details/2025/Korean-Air-Selects-Archer-as-its-Exclusive-Partner-to-Introduce-eVTOL-Aircraft-in-Korea/default.aspx

Ukraine exploring purchase of Bell AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters

https://www.flightglobal.com/ukraine-exploring-purchase-of-bell-ah-1z-and-uh-1y-helicopters/164969.article

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

Germany to Purchase 15 Additional F-35 Fighter Jets in Expanded Defense Deal

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/germany-to-purchase-15-additional-f-35-fighter-jets-in-expanded-defense-deal/

US-Ukraine Venture to Build 300 mph Drones to Counter Shahed Threat

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/us-ukraine-venture-to-build-300-mph-drones-to-counter-shahed-threat/

General Atomics has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)

https://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-selected-to-support-us-navy-cca-design-effort

Transavia Celebrates Six Decades of Flight

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/transavia-celebrates-six-decades-of-flight/

Sweden enters a new era of air defence with Gripen E introduction

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/saab/sweden-enters-a-new-era-of-air-defence-with-gripen-e-introduction/

Lufthansa to cut 100 domestic flights weekly amid rising costs

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa/lufthansa-to-cut-100-domestic-flights-weekly-amid-rising-costs/

Elon Musk controls two thirds of satellites as 10,000th Starlink enters orbit | The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/space/elon-musk-starlink-satellites-spacex-b2848690.html

How engine shortages sent almost-new Airbus jets to the scrapyard | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/how-engine-shortages-sent-almost-new-airbus-jets-scrapyard-2025-10-20/

After months of limits, FAA allows Boeing to increase MAX production

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/after-months-of-limits-faa-allows-boeing-to-increase-max-production/

Looking for problems at key Boeing supplier Spirit Aero takes a toll

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/looking-for-trouble-at-key-boeing-supplier-spirit-aero-takes-a-toll/

U.S. Air Force Releases Photos Of F-35Bs Escorting B-52s Off Venezuela

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/17/f-35b-b-52-off-venezuela/

First Look Inside the Su-57 Felon’s Weapons Bay

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/18/first-look-su-57-weapon-bay-open/

British F-35s Face Indian Su-30s and Jaguars During Mock Carrier Attack

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/19/british-f-35s-face-indian-su-30s-and-jaguars/

Boeing steps up promotion of T-7A for UK Royal Air Force Hawk replacement need

https://www.flightglobal.com/boeing-steps-up-promotion-of-t-7a-for-uk-royal-air-force-hawk-replacement-need/164941.article

Lilium prototypes remain up for sale despite Archer agreement for patent portfolio

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/lilium-prototypes-remain-up-for-sale-despite-archer-agreement-for-patent-portfolio/164945.article

Textron to eliminate eAviation unit, realign electric aircraft programmes

Textron will eliminate its eAviation business unit next year, redistributing the division's electric aircraft programmes including Pipistrel across other segments in a strategic realignment.

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/textron-to-eliminate-eaviation-unit-realign-electric-aircraft-programmes/164948.article

Safran to support Leap ramp-up with new Moroccan engine production line

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/safran-to-support-leap-ramp-up-with-new-moroccan-engine-production-line/164951.article

Aerolíneas Argentinas parks 8 B737-800s after engine failure

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/159572-aerolineas-argentinas-parks-8-b737-800s-after-engine-failure

Indonesia AirAsia to expand fleet from 30 to 100 aircraft

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/159576-indonesia-airasia-to-expand-fleet-to-100-aircraft

Aerolíneas Argentinas parks 8 B737-800s after engine failure

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/159572-aerolineas-argentinas-parks-8-b737-800s-after-engine-failure 

Europe approves Boeing's $4.7bn Spirit AeroSystems deal

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/159562-europe-approves-boeings-47bn-spirit-aerosystems-deal 

Indonesia Confirms $9 Billion Purchase of 42 Chinese J-10 Fighter Jets

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/indonesia-confirms-9-billion-purchase-of-42-chinese-j-10-fighter-jets/ 

FAA Approves Boeing 737 MAX Production Increase to 42 Per Month After Safety Checks

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/faa-approves-boeing-737-max-production-increase-to-42-per-month-after-safety-checks/ 

Russia to Start Su-75 Checkmate Prototype Assembly in 2025

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/russia-to-start-su-75-checkmate-prototype-assembly-in-2025/

Massive Fire at Dhaka Airport Cargo Terminal Halts All Flights

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/massive-fire-at-dhaka-airport-cargo-terminal-halts-all-flights/ 

India Marks Defense Milestone as New Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Completes First Flight in Nashik

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/india-marks-defense-milestone-as-new-tejas-mk-1a-fighter-completes-first-flight-in-nashik/

U.S. Marine Pilot Killed, Another Injured in AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Crash Near California-Arizona Border

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/10/u-s-marine-pilot-killed-another-injured-in-ah-1z-viper-helicopter-crash-near-california-arizona-border/

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Three killed in Hawker 800 jet crash near Lansing, Michigan, after test flight from Battle Creek

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/accidents/three-killed-in-hawker-800-jet-crash-near-lansing-michigan-after-test-flight-from-battle-creek/

Air China flight diverts after lithium battery fire in overhead bin

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-china/flight-diverts-after-lithium-battery-fire-in-overhead-bin/ 

US airlines told to ignore ‘X’ gender markers on passports, sparking confusion and concern

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/us-airlines-told-to-ignore-x-gender-markers-on-passports-sparking-confusion-and-concern/

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/