Content Archive: July 2026

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kratos To Build Chaparral Cargo VTOL in Sacramento

Elroy Air plans fourth-quarter public listing via SPAC
Elroy Air Chaparral
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Moya Begins Building Full-scale Autonomous Cargo eVTOL

Brazilian start-up expects to fly the Moya 760 by year-end
Moya’s 256 eVTOL, registered PP-AZM, lifts off during flight testing near São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Aircraft

Canada Joins GCAP Fighter Program as First Observer Nation

Fourth member of international program will gain ‘privileged’ access
Canadian GCap
Aircraft

FDH Aero, GKN Forge Long-term Partnership

Companies signed long-term agreement
FDH and GKN deal FIA 2026
Engines

Sikorsky and Safran Pledge Increased Collaboration

Proposal promises accelerated engine innovation
Sikorsky Safran deal FIA 2026
Avionics

Moog Receives FAA Nod for Autopilot on Black Hawk

Unit is first four-axis approved for the Black Hawk
4000 four-axis rotorcraft autopilot for the UH-60 A and A+ Black Hawk helicopters.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

BAE Unveils Brontanax CCA

The first example is essentially complete and will fly next year
Brontanax
Regulations and Government

Florida Backs Eve’s Advanced Air Mobility Research

Work will use the SunTrax Air research and development hub
SunTrax Air
Aircraft

Elixir Expanding Features, Developing Turbine Airplane

Fleet is expanding as new funding round supports growth
Elixir Aircraft
Training and Workforce

Bell Training Academy Reaches New Flight Hour Peak

The company offers training in the U.S., Spain, and Singapore
pilot and student in helicopter