Hardware
Tupolev and MAI Redesign Tu-214 for Two-Person Crew
The Moscow Aviation Institute and Tupolev are developing a two-person crew configuration for the Tu-214 aircraft by removing the flight engineer role.
October 13, 2026, 06:38 AM·iXBT.com
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Hardware
The Swiss N-20 Aiguillon Fighter Project
Post-war Swiss aircraft manufacturer EFW attempted to build the N-20 Aiguillon, an ambitious jet fighter project that was ultimately canceled due to engine development failures and high costs.
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Public Perception and Challenges of Urban Air Mobility
Public acceptance of urban air mobility depends on balancing passenger convenience with the concerns of residents living under flight paths, as safety and noise remain primary barriers.
Хабр
Hardware
Mach Initiative Aims for Speed Record With 3D-Printed Jet
British engineers from the Mach Initiative are preparing a 3D-printed radio-controlled jet, the Kingchaser, to attempt a world speed record of 988 km/h.
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Hardware
The Mach Initiative Aims for Speed Record With 3D-Printed Jet Aircraft
The Mach Initiative is testing a 3D-printed jet-powered aircraft, the Kingchaser, aiming to reach Mach 0.8 and break the speed record for model aircraft.
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Hardware
The Science of Pitot Tubes: How Aircraft Measure Speed
A look at the mechanics of Pitot tubes, the sensors responsible for measuring aircraft airspeed, and why their readings often differ from true flight speed.
Хабр
Hardware
American Airlines to Deploy Starlink Across Entire Fleet
American Airlines will equip its fleet of over 1,030 aircraft with SpaceX Starlink internet, aiming for speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s starting in 2027.
iXBT.com
EVs
Certification Progress of Russian SJ-100 and MC-21 Aircraft
Russian aviation authorities have updated the certification status for the SJ-100 and MC-21 aircraft, with the former reaching 79% completion and the latter at 38%.
iXBT.com
Hardware
Superjet-100 Gains New Domestic Flight Control Systems
Ten new Russian-made components for the Superjet-100 aircraft have received safety certification as part of the ongoing import substitution project.
iXBT.com
EVs
British Airways Expands Business Class on Airbus A380 Fleet
British Airways has completed a major cabin overhaul for its Airbus A380 fleet, featuring a business class that spans the entire upper deck with 106 seats.
iXBT.com
Money
China Announces Domestic Flight Fuel Surcharge Hike
Domestic flight fuel surcharges in China will rise from October 10, with increases of ¥10 to ¥20 depending on flight distance.
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Northrop Grumman Tests Blue Talon Autonomous Combat Drone
Northrop Grumman has completed the first flight of its YFQ-48A Blue Talon autonomous drone, a low-cost, modular loyal wingman designed for rapid production and high-risk combat missions.
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Space
NASA Enhances Testing for Aviation Icing Hazards
NASA is upgrading its testing facilities at the Glenn Research Center to study the impact of supercooled large water droplets on aviation safety.
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Aeroflot Deploys New Domestic Production Management System
Aeroflot has implemented a new domestic production management platform, Ops Dynamics, to replace foreign software and automate flight operations.
CNews.ru
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US Export Delays Threaten COMAC C919 Production
The US has slowed export license approvals for aviation parts, threatening the production of China's COMAC C919 aircraft amid ongoing trade tensions.
iXBT.com
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KLM Expands Long-Haul Fleet With First Airbus A350-900
KLM has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, marking a shift in its long-haul fleet strategy as part of a €7 billion renewal program.
iXBT.com
EVs
HyFlux Aims for High-Power Superconducting Aviation Motors
UK-based HyFlux is developing a superconducting electric motor for hydrogen aviation, targeting a specific power of over 20 kW/kg by utilizing liquid hydrogen for cryogenic cooling.
CleanTechnica
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FAA Clears Path for Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification
The FAA has cleared a software issue on the Boeing 737 MAX, paving the way for the certification of the MAX 10 model by the end of October.
iXBT.com
Space
NASA Investigates Fire-Generated Clouds via INSPYRE Campaign
NASA has concluded the INSPYRE campaign, a six-week mission using aircraft and ground sensors to study how wildfire-generated clouds impact the atmosphere and climate.
NASA Science
Hardware
Geoscan Launches Online Training Portal for Drone Professionals
Geoscan has launched a remote educational platform for unmanned aerial systems specialists, offering professional certification and software training.
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