Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched a drone regulation portal to promote safe operations and accelerate the growth of the industry. Speaking at the
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China arrests multiple suspects for alleged illegal drone use
China’s crackdown on illegal drone operations continues. According to the South China Morning Post of earlier today Chinese police have announced the arrests of 16
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Open Skies Network teams with Newquay Airport to advance emerging aviation operations
Open Skies Network (OSN) and Cornwall Airport Newquay in the UK have today (May 18) agreed a partnership that aims to strengthen Cornwall’s position as an
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Drone operations increase by almost 8% in Spain in Q1 2026
Spain’s air navigation services provider ENAIRE registered a total of 2,017 requests for the coordination of drone operations in Spain during the first quarter of
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“There are now 284 cities and regions in the world planning eVTOL services”
The latest analysis of eVTOL-focused advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure programmes, the Worldwide AAM/UAM Routes and Programmes Guide from Unmanned Publications, has identified 284 eVTOL-based infrastructure development
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China’s Guangzhou “to invest USD1.47 billion in low-altitude economy”
Guangdong’s South news service reports “Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, (has) announced the launch of a 20 billion yuan (USD1.4 billion) aerospace industry investment fund on May
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Merlin launches autonomous flight system for large commercial cargo aircraft
Merlin, a US aerospace and defence technology company building autonomous flight systems, today announced Merlin Pilot for Commercial Cargo, which aims to bring its aircraft-agnostic
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Iridium to acquire Aireon, fusing space-based ADS-B with satnav and satcom
Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive
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IAA to establish long-term drone safety zone over Cork following consultation
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has announced that it will establish a long-term drone safety zone over Cork City, ensuring the safe integration of drone
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Wing launches drone delivery pilot with Papa Johns in Charlotte
Wing and Papa Johns are partnering in an initial drone delivery pilot programme in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is Wing’s first direct partnership with a
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