AIR News - 15 June 2026

 

 

 

GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine system developed under a NASA research programme, marking a milestone in efforts to advance electrified propulsion for commercial aircraft.

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CAA approval paves way for Network Rail rollout of remotely operated drones

Network Rail has received regulatory approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate remotely controlled drones beyond the visual line of sight of pilots, enabling the wider deployment of a new generation of monitoring technology designed to improve railway safety, asset management and incident response.

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European Cargo enters administration amid rising costs and market pressures

European Cargo, the Bournemouth-based freight airline, has entered administration after facing mounting financial pressures, including rising fuel costs and reduced flying activity.

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IATA cuts 2026 airline profit forecast as fuel costs and disruptions bite

The global airline industry's profitability is expected to fall sharply in 2026 as rising fuel costs and ongoing disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East increase operating costs, according to IATA, the International Air Transport Association's latest financial outlook.

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WHILL launches autonomous mobility trial at Heathrow Terminal 3

 

 

Japanese/US autonomous mobility technology provider WHILL has launched a trial of its self-driving mobility service at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3, enabling passengers with mobility needs to use autonomous mobility devices to travel through the terminal independently.

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