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BAE Systems and Anduril Industries are among four defense companies on a shortlist to develop drone designs capable of being the wingmen for the UK’s Apache attack helicopters.
On May 15, 2026, the UK’s Ministry of Defense said BAE Systems, Anduril, Tekever and Thales UK would receive $13 million (£10 million) worth of investment as the program reaches a new milestone....

The founder of Zinc Aviation has set out his blueprint to conquer the notoriously difficult Australian airline market using ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair as its base model.
Former Qantas executive Peter Kelly is looking to secure around $140 million to get the startup off the ground and is confident he has the formula to overcome the challenges that have seen previous airlines fail in Australia....

A new Egyptian airline with an all-Airbus fleet is expected to launch this year with the carrier set to link Europe with the country’s tourist hotspots like Sharm El Sheikh.
Egypt’s tourism giant Travco Group plans to start operations in November 2026, with an initial fleet of three to four aircraft, highlighting the country’s flourishing tourist sector....

A consortium led by Space Machines Company has received Australian government funding to develop a generative AI design system and rapid manufacturing process for future spacecraft.
The two-year project, called Optimised Generative AI Design for Mass-Manufacturable Spacecraft, brings together Space Machines Company, the University of Technology Sydney, the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility at Bradfield City in Western Sydney...