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Cargo drone maker Dronamics to list on Nasdaq through a US$400 million merger with GP-Act III

Cargo drone maker Dronamics to list on Nasdaq through a US$400 million merger with GP-Act III

Dronamics will merge with Nasdaq-listed GP-Act III at a US$400 million valuation, aiming for about US$100 million in net cash to build more Black Swan cargo drones and start US operations. Closing is expected in the first half of 2027.

Adrian Man4 Nov 2026Company news

Consultancy Seabury launches ASGairport, a route planning platform, with Düsseldorf Airport as first customer
Seabury Airline Strategy Group showed ASGairport at Routes World in Frankfurt on 21 October 2026. The platform helps airport teams build business cases for new routes. Düsseldorf Airport is the first customer.
Cristina Gabriela4 Nov 2026Company news
Stuttgart Airport takes over passenger security screening from the Federal Police, FraSec keeps the contract
Since 1 November 2026, Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH plans, equips and pays for passenger and baggage screening at Stuttgart Airport. FraSec keeps doing the checks after a Europe-wide tender. The Federal Police stays in charge of the rules.
Marius Stefan3 Nov 2026Company news
Air cargo consultancy Rotate launches Rotate Compliance, a screening platform for cargo teams
Rotate has launched Rotate Compliance, a screening tool for air cargo. It checks shipment details as well as names, and is being tested with a major all-cargo carrier.
Cristina Gabriela30 Oct 2026Company news
Global Medical Response orders more Bell 407GXi helicopters for its air ambulance fleet
Global Medical Response has ordered more Bell 407GXi helicopters for its US air ambulance fleet. Bell announced the order at the Air Medical Transport Conference.
Radu Balas30 Oct 2026Company news
Charter operator Jet Access opens a new private terminal at Nashville's JWN airport
Jet Access has opened a private terminal at John C. Tune Airport in Nashville. It can handle large jets such as the Global 7500 and the Gulfstream G800.
Adrian Man29 Oct 2026Company news
AJW Group signs a long-term aftermarket repair agreement with Airbus for avionics and radomes
AJW Group has signed a long-term repair agreement with Airbus. Airbus becomes its privileged partner for avionics and radome repairs across its global network.
Cristina Gabriela29 Oct 2026Company news
Signature Aviation launches Signature Access, one simple price for FBO visits
Signature Aviation has launched Signature Access, which combines core FBO charges into one price and cuts special event fees from 2027.
Marius Stefan28 Oct 2026Company news
Weibel wins EUR84 million radar contract for Poland's counter-drone programme
Danish radar maker Weibel will supply its XENTA-M5 radar to PIT-RADWAR for Poland's SAN counter-drone programme, the largest order in its history.
Radu Balas28 Oct 2026Company news
Aery Aviation opens a Fort Lauderdale charter base with a Vision Jet and a Gulfstream G200
Aery Aviation is moving into South Florida, with a Cirrus Vision Jet and a Gulfstream G200 based at Fontainebleau Aviation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Marius Stefan21 Oct 2026Company news
NetJets opens its own private jet terminal and hangars in Las Vegas
NetJets and Signature Aviation have opened a campus of more than 300,000 square feet at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, built only for NetJets owners.
Radu Balas21 Oct 2026Company news
Civil Air Patrol orders 21 new Cessna aircraft for 2027 delivery
Civil Air Patrol has ordered 21 Cessna piston aircraft from Textron Aviation for search and rescue, disaster response and youth programs, with deliveries due in 2027.
Ankit Kumar21 Oct 2026Company news
STA Jets to acquire International Jet, a Colorado charter operator since 1979
STA Jets of Santa Ana, California, has agreed to acquire International Jet, the longest-serving company at Centennial Airport near Denver. No price or closing date given.
Marius Stefan21 Oct 2026Company news
Chorus Aviation to acquire SkyCare Air Ambulance for about C$40 million
Chorus Aviation has agreed to acquire SkyCare Air Ambulance of Sioux Lookout, Ontario: 22 aircraft, about 220 staff, four bases. Closing is expected in Q4 2026.
Radu Balas21 Oct 2026Company news
NBAA-BACE 2026: FAA's Bryan Bedford opens expanded regulators panel, with a Creator Studio and larger Military Connect added
NBAA adds an expanded Meet the Regulators session opening with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, a Creator Studio powered by Signature Aviation and a larger Military Connect day to NBAA-BACE 2026, 20 to 22 October in Las Vegas.
Radu Balas15 Oct 2026Events
NAVAIR contracts Near Earth Autonomy for GPS-free ship-to-shore drone logistics
NAVAIR has hired Near Earth Autonomy to develop aircraft-agnostic autonomy so Marine Corps cargo drones can fly between ships and shore without GPS or data links.
Ankit Kumar9 Oct 2026Company news
United CEO Pushes American Airlines Merger, Says Deal Could Benefit Travelers
United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby publicly advocated Monday for a merger between his carrier and rival American Airlines, arguing the combination would benefit travelers and create a…
Radu Balas29 Apr 2026Company news
United Airlines CEO Reportedly Proposed American Airlines Merger, Raising Competition Concerns
CHICAGO — United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby reportedly approached American Airlines about a potential merger that would combine the nation's two largest carriers by fleet size, according to…
Radu Balas15 Apr 2026Company news
Alaska Airlines Orders 105 Boeing 737-10s in Record Fleet Expansion
Alaska Airlines has committed to purchasing 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft with options for 35 additional units, marking the carrier's largest single aircraft order. The Seattle-based airline also ordered…
Radu Balas16 Jan 2026Company news
Navi Mumbai Airport Opens: Jeet Adani Reflects on Challenges
Mumbai, India: The launch of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) marks a defining moment for India’s aviation sector, restoring balance in the country’s busiest air corridor and giving Mumbai…
Radu Balas7 Oct 2025Company news
Skyryse Unveils Skylar AI Assistant to Reduce Pilot Workload
Skyryse unveiled Skylar, an AI flight assistant built into its SkyOS fly-by-wire system, to handle ATC transcription, flight planning, weather and checklists.
Radu Balas6 Oct 2025AI and search
Lufthansa Unveils 100-Year Anniversary Livery
Lufthansa unveiled its centenary livery on Boeing 787-9 D-ABPU: a blue fuselage with an oversized white crane. Five more aircraft were due to follow in 2026.
Marius Stefan3 Oct 2025Company news
Air Canada Launches Cabin Upgrade Program for Dash 8-400 Fleet
Air Canada is refitting 25 Jazz-operated Dash 8-400 turboprops with new Expliseat seats, mainline-style interiors and free Wi-Fi, a first for the type.
Radu Balas18 Sept 2025Company news
FAA Unveils Plan to Speed Up Aircraft Certification
The FAA said in September 2025 it would propose changes to transport aircraft and engine certification rules to cut the exemptions and special conditions programmes need.
Ankit Kumar8 Sept 2025Company news
Boeing Secures 30-Aircraft 737 MAX Order from Macquarie AirFinance
Macquarie AirFinance ordered 30 more Boeing 737-8s, its second direct Boeing order, taking its 737 MAX order book to 70 aircraft for delivery through 2032.
Marius Stefan4 Sept 2025Company news

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