Latest Aviation News

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc reports a profitable December quarter with 40% revenue growth, driven by strong avionics sales and progress toward FAA certification of its CVM™ technology.

BluGlass and North Carolina State University have secured a third-year contract extension worth A$1.05 million from the U.S. Department of War’s CLAWS Hub, reinforcing their role in advanced gallium nitride laser development for defence and quantum technologies.

Elsight Limited has secured a US$460,000 purchase order from a U.S. public safety customer, marking a significant commercial milestone amid accelerating FAA regulations for drone operations beyond visual line of sight.

Pearl Gull Iron has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $4.5 million in cash, a 4% indirect stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties. The transaction positions the company to pursue new growth opportunities while maintaining exposure to the project’s future upside.

Saunders International has landed a $20 million subcontract to upgrade fuel infrastructure at RAAF Base Learmonth, marking a strategic expansion in Western Australia’s defence sector.

Somerset Minerals Limited has launched a C$2.25 million flow-through share offer targeting Canadian investors, aiming to accelerate exploration activities at its Jura project. The capital raise complements a planned institutional placement and highlights both growth ambitions and inherent risks.

Amaero Ltd has secured a substantial A$9 million saving on its Argon recycling plant, ordered a fourth atomizer to boost U.S. powder production, and remains on track with its A$72 million capital investment program.

Alliance Aviation Services reported record FY25 revenue and flying hours but faces margin pressures from rising costs and a major contract renegotiation. The company’s refreshed leadership is focused on operational improvements and debt reduction in FY26.

Ava Risk Group announces the upcoming retirement of CEO Mal Maginnis, with senior executive Neville Joyce appointed as Acting CEO. The company embarks on a global search for a permanent replacement amid strong recent growth.

GTN Limited reported a modest 2% revenue decline and a sharper 26% drop in adjusted EBITDA for FY25, while maintaining strong cash flow and delivering solid shareholder returns.

GTN Limited faced a tough FY25 with declining revenue and earnings but responded with strategic cost-saving initiatives and strong shareholder returns.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.