Test Flight Incident Raises Questions Ahead of Key 2026 Procurement Decision A prototype unmanned combat drone developed for the U.S. Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff in California on April 6, 2026, forcing contractor General Atomics Aeronautical S... See more
Transpacific Service Diverted to Osaka Following Oil Level Alert A long-haul flight operated by Cathay Pacific Airways was forced to make an emergency diversion early Tuesday after a mechanical issue was detected mid-flight over the Pacific Ocean, undersc... See more
Union Moves Early to Lock in Gains Before 2026 Deadline ATLANTA — Pilots at Delta Air Lines are accelerating efforts to secure a new labor contract years ahead of its amendable date, seeking to preserve premium compensation as competitive and economic pre... See more
A Nearly New Dreamliner Meets an Unusual End EVERETT — A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that flew for only 13 hours is being dismantled for parts, underscoring how supply chain pressures and surging demand for components are reshaping aircraft economics. The air... See more
Senior Vice Provost and Director of the University of Texas Libraries Professor of Practice Robert H. McDonald is Senior Vice Provost and Director of the University of Texas Libraries in Austin. A passionate advocate for libraries and their role in an inf... See more
