Articles by Daniel Mena

STORIES Jul 25, 2026 Beyond Vision's Drone Killer is Turning Heads at Farnborough At Farnborough, this year’s static displays feature plenty of aircraft built to go faster, higher, and farther than ever. But one company is exhibiting an aircraft built for a different job entirely. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jul 23, 2026 Inside AHG, the Century-Old Company Behind Aerospace Fasteners Discover how century-old manufacturer AHG produces the critical rivets, bolts, and fasteners that help hold modern aircraft, spacecraft, and defense platforms together. Read More →

STORIES Jul 22, 2026 Handheld X-Ray for MRO Featured at Farnborough: Videray PX Range Inspectahire showcases the Videray PX1 and PXT handheld X-ray systems at Farnborough, offering MRO operators faster inspections without darkrooms or disassembly. Read More →

NEWS Jul 21, 2026 Luxair Expands Boeing 737 Fleet With Conversion of Two 737-10 Options Into Firm Orders Luxembourg's national airline grows its Boeing 737 firm order book to twelve aircraft, adding two additional options as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jul 21, 2026 The UK Is Building Its Own AI, and Defense Giants Are All In BAE Systems, Thales UK, Leonardo UK and other defense giants are backing a UK-built AI model. Here's why they're moving away from foreign AI providers. Read More →

STORIES Jul 21, 2026 Inside the Volunteer Effort to Fly the First Lear Jet Again A Wichita nonprofit is restoring the first Lear Jet ever built to flying condition. Meet the volunteers bringing 23-003 back to life, decades after it first flew. Read More →

NEWS Jul 20, 2026 SMBC Orders 100 Airbus Aircraft Just Hours After Similar Boeing Deal SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family jets, expanding its fleet on the same day it committed to 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Read More →

NEWS Jul 20, 2026 Philippine Airlines Orders Up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Major Fleet Expansion Philippine Airlines commits to purchasing up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a major fleet expansion for the flag carrier's long-haul operations. Read More →

NEWS Jul 20, 2026 De Havilland Canada and Widerøe Ink Deal to Extend Dash 8-400 A-Check Intervals De Havilland Canada and Norwegian carrier Widerøe have signed an agreement to escalate A-Check intervals on the Dash 8-400 fleet, reducing downtime. Read More →

NEWS Jul 20, 2026 SMBC Aviation Capital Places Major 100-Jet Order for Boeing 737 MAX Fleet SMBC Aviation Capital commits to 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reinforcing lessor confidence in the narrowbody platform amid sustained airline demand. Read More →