Emirates has started construction of a US$5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South, a project the airline says will become one of the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. The groundbreaking took place at Al…
ATR has delivered its first ATR 72-600 equipped with the new HighLine all-business-class cabin to Malaysian carrier Berjaya Air, introducing a premium regional turboprop product built around a 1-1 seating layout. The aircraft was technically handed over by ATR in…
Hands In, a company focused on split payment solutions for group and high-value transactions, has partnered with Outpayce from Amadeus to expand payment options for travel merchants. The collaboration will make Hands In available through Outpayce’s Xchange Payment Platform, or…
International Airlines Group is moving ahead with a dual-manufacturer narrowbody strategy, exercising options for both Airbus A320neo-family jets and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as it refreshes and expands its short-haul fleet. On the Airbus side, IAG has steadily converted existing…
Canada has selected the Pilatus PC-21 as the future replacement for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CT-114 Tutor aircraft used by the Snowbirds demonstration team, according to the information provided. The decision points to the end of an era for…
Virginie Foisy of BFG Aerospace is featured in a video interview focused on the company and its role in the aviation sector. The interview centers on Foisy and her perspective on BFG Aerospace, but the available information does not provide…
Lithuania and Latvia issued air danger alerts after suspected drone activity near their borders, with officials warning residents to stay alert as military and border authorities monitored the situation. In Lithuania, authorities raised a probable air alert in Vilnius and…
China has confirmed an initial commitment to purchase 200 Boeing commercial aircraft following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and then-US President Donald Trump in Beijing. The announcement came after Trump said Chinese airlines were preparing to order 200 big…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Baggage Community System (BCS), a digital platform designed to overhaul how baggage information is exchanged across the aviation industry. Built on IATA’s new Baggage Information eXchange (BIX) standard, BCS connects airlines,…
Airbus Defence and Space will expand its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) production capacity with the opening of a new conversion center at its San Pablo plant in Seville, Spain. The facility is scheduled to be operational by the…
BOC Aviation has signed a second lease agreement with Indian carrier Akasa Air covering three additional Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, expanding the airline’s pipeline of new-generation narrowbodies. The deal builds on an earlier leasing transaction between the lessor and the Mumbai-based…
US low-cost airlines are rapidly redeploying capacity to capture demand left behind by Spirit Airlines, which abruptly ceased operations and began winding down on May 2 after entering bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years. The collapse…
Safran is reported to be in advanced negotiations to acquire the defense and intelligence-related activities of Kayrros, a French geospatial analytics firm. The prospective deal would see Safran expand its footprint in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), an area of growing importance…
Safran is moving to expand its geospatial intelligence capabilities through the acquisition of Kayrros’ intelligence unit, according to reports. The French aerospace and defense group is expected to finalize the transaction soon, with market reaction initially positive. Shares in Safran…
GE Aerospace has received a new U.S. Air Force contract to advance development of its GE426 engine, a next-generation propulsion system intended for autonomous, uncrewed combat aircraft in the medium-thrust class. The award falls under the service’s Autonomous Collaborative Platform,…
The National Transportation Safety Board has released surveillance video showing the dramatic separation of the left engine and pylon from a UPS Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-11F shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The footage, taken from an…
Tecnam has identified Horizon Airways as the customer for Australia’s first P2012 STOL, according to company information. The aircraft is part of the Italian manufacturer’s twin-engine P2012 series, a nine-passenger, short takeoff and landing variant designed for regional operations from…
The first C-390 Millennium destined for the Czech Air Force has completed its maiden flight from Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, marking a key step toward delivery of the new tactical transport to Prague. According to Embraer, the aircraft…
Mercado Libre has expanded its logistics network in Argentina through a new air cargo operation to Patagonia, developed in partnership with Aerolíneas Argentinas and industrial group Mirgor. The initiative aims to reduce delivery times in some of the country’s most…
The United States has formally notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea involving 24 MH-60R multi-mission naval helicopters and associated equipment, in a package valued at more than $3 billion. The notification, delivered by…
Swarm robotics and autonomous drone swarms are moving rapidly from laboratory research to operational reality, reshaping concepts of aviation, airspace management, and military operations. Swarm robotics, rooted in swarm intelligence principles, focuses on large numbers of autonomous robots that operate…
IAG Cargo has launched an online cargo career programme aimed at introducing young people to the air freight sector and widening awareness of roles in the industry. The self-led initiative is open to anyone aged 14 and above and is…
GE Aerospace has completed preliminary design studies for a hypersonic dual-mode ramjet using a custom generative AI application, demonstrating a major compression of early engine design timelines. The company reported that the in-house tool, developed at its research center in…
GE Aerospace has secured a contract from the U.S. Air Force to further develop its GE426 engine for use on an Autonomous Collaborative Platform, a class of uncrewed air systems intended to operate alongside manned aircraft. The award focuses on…
Muirhead Avionics, an AMETEK MRO business based near London Heathrow, has entered into a long-term agreement with Innovative Aerosystems (IA) to become an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) for selected legacy avionics products. The deal covers equipment originally developed under Honeywell…
IAG Cargo has introduced a free, self-paced online program designed to give young people and career changers an introduction to the air cargo industry. The digital initiative, described by the company as a cargo career program and virtual work experience,…
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier Riyadh Air has effectively confirmed its true commercial launch date, as tickets for its Riyadh–London Heathrow service have gone on public sale through online travel agencies ahead of an official announcement. The airline began limited,…
Riyadh Air is moving closer to launching commercial operations with the introduction of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from its own order book. The aircraft, built at Boeing’s Charleston, South Carolina facility, has completed its initial B1 test flight in…
GE Aerospace has completed preliminary design studies for a hypersonic dual-mode ramjet using a custom generative artificial intelligence tool, significantly compressing the early design cycle for high-speed propulsion systems. According to the company, the in-house application can generate hundreds of…
The planned combination of Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines centers on building a larger, leisure-focused U.S. carrier while managing a complex but largely contained fleet integration. According to company disclosures, the merged airline is expected to begin with roughly…
Astrolab has outlined the NASA science payloads that will fly on its first lunar rover mission, a commercial flight to the Moon’s south pole planned for late 2026. The company’s FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover is scheduled to launch…
Ryanair has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East and Gulf region could significantly disrupt European aviation this summer, with jet fuel supply and route viability emerging as key risks. Chief executive Michael O’Leary said the airline is…
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investing $26 million in efforts to build the next generation of aviation workers, part of a broader push to address long-term staffing needs across the industry. The funding will support programs aimed at attracting,…
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have successfully launched the joint SMILE mission (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite lifted off aboard a Vega-C launcher,…
Lufthansa Technik has started certification work to bring its AeroSHARK riblet film to the Airbus A330ceo, expanding the sharkskin-inspired drag-reduction program beyond Boeing 777 aircraft. The company is seeking a Supplemental Type Certificate for the A330-200 and A330-300, with completion…
H.I.G. Capital has completed its acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), a major provider of aircraft painting and aviation services headquartered in Irvine, California, and Shannon, Ireland. The deal, announced on May 15, 2026, follows regulatory clearance from competition authorities,…
Lithuania has closed an anti-corruption investigation into its planned purchase of Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, clearing one of the main uncertainties surrounding the procurement process. The inquiry, led by the country’s Special Investigation Service, examined how the deal was…
An online webinar titled PAM Webinar: Architecting the future of predictive aircraft maintenance is set to explore how airlines and maintenance organizations can structure the next generation of data-driven maintenance systems. The session focuses on how predictive maintenance, supported by…
European defense AI specialist Helsing and German space company OHB have created a joint venture, KIRK, to develop a space-based tactical surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting system for European armed forces. The venture leads an expanded industrial consortium that also includes…
Qatar Airways is set to broaden its African footprint in 2026, adding new destinations and increasing frequencies across key markets. According to the airline and multiple industry reports, the carrier will serve 25 destinations across Africa as part of its…
Delta Air Lines CEO has defended the carrier’s decision to select Amazon’s upcoming low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network for future in-flight connectivity after public criticism from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Delta in late March signed an agreement with Amazon…
The Federal Aviation Administration is directing $26 million toward expanding the nation’s pipeline of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, in a move U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said is aimed at developing the next generation of aviation professionals. The…
Riyadh Air is preparing to introduce its first own-configured Boeing 787-9 on the Riyadh–London Heathrow route, replacing the interim aircraft it has been using for crew training and soft-launch operations. The Saudi carrier began limited commercial flights between King Khalid…
Cebu Pacific is set to restore its Manila–Dubai route on July 2, ending a prolonged suspension of services to the United Arab Emirates triggered by security concerns and airspace restrictions in the Middle East. The low-cost carrier had halted all…
T’way Air has obtained domestic regulatory approval to proceed with its planned rebrand as Trinity Airways, clearing a key hurdle in the carrier’s transition under new ownership. The South Korean low-cost airline’s shareholders had already backed the corporate name change…
Industry experts are increasingly pointing to stronger implementation of global standards, modernization of ground support equipment (GSE), and deeper digitalization as central to making airport ground handling more resilient. Ground handling providers, airlines, and regulators have spent the past several…
Unverified images circulating on Russian military social media channels suggest that a two-seat variant of the Su-57 stealth fighter is undergoing early ground testing, potentially marking the first appearance of a tandem-seat version of Russia’s fifth-generation combat aircraft. The photos,…
Virgin Atlantic has announced that Josh Bayliss, chief executive of Virgin Group, will become chair of the airline from June 1, 2026, as the carrier further aligns its strategy with that of its parent group. He will succeed Peter Norris,…
ASL Airlines Australia, the charter and cargo carrier formerly known as Pionair, has been linked to a conditional share purchase agreement (SPA) within the wider ASL Aviation Holdings group, as the company continues to evolve under its new ownership structure.…
Pakistan has reportedly deployed a squadron of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of a wider military package agreed under a mutual defense pact, according to accounts based on security and government sources. The move comes amid…