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Li-S Energy’s lithium-sulfur battery powered the Pegasus drone through an almost two-hour Queensland flight covering more than 75 kilometres. The result strengthens the technology’s aviation credentials, but the partners are still assessing commercialisation rather than announcing sales.

Li-S Energy has narrowed its FY26 loss and reached several commercialisation milestones, including a 2C Power Cell, international shipping approvals and its first lithium foil sale. But the ASX battery developer still needs customer offtake and fresh funding before its proposed 1 GWh manufacturing expansion can become reality.

Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) delivered record FY26 revenue, a sharp lift in profit and $6.0 million of free cash flow as its avionics business outpaced contract manufacturing. The balance sheet is now free of bank debt, but the next leg of the story still depends on FAA approvals and converting CVM technology into commercial revenue.

AML3D will contribute about A$530,000 to a three-year, A$3.89 million research project aimed at qualifying its Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing technology for aerospace tooling. The project carries no immediate revenue, but could open the door to future production contracts if qualification succeeds.

Alliance Aviation has completed the retail leg of its entitlement offer, raising $636,000 from just 10.6% of the shares available. The shortfall will be allotted to sub-underwriters, taking the company’s total capital raising to approximately $40 million.

Alliance Aviation Services has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $40 million equity raising, offering shareholders new shares at $0.70 each to reinforce its balance sheet and support ongoing turnaround efforts.

RemSense Technologies reported a 27% revenue decline in FY2026 to $2.49 million due to project timing and economic uncertainty but secured major Tier-1 contracts and raised $1.21 million to fund technology development.

Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) posted a 13.4% rise in underlying EBIT to $753 million for FY26, declaring a fully franked dividend of 7.6 cents per share, its first since relisting. The airline’s transformation program, fleet renewal, and operational resilience underpin its improved financial and customer metrics.

Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel prices and multi-year engine issues despite revenue growth and operational gains.

Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss after tax for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict and persistent engine issues. The airline unveiled a new strategy aiming for operational resilience and targeted growth amid ongoing cost pressures.

Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited reported a 47% rise in net profit for H1 2026, driven by expanded fuel storage capacity and upgraded EBITDA guidance, while declaring a 16% higher interim dividend.

Beonic Limited grew revenue by 5.2% to $23.3 million in FY26, halving its loss and achieving positive operating cash flow, underpinned by a landmark Moroccan airport contract and product innovation.