The US Air Force has grounded its fleet of T-38 Talon training jets following a crash in rural west Alabama that forced two pilots to eject. The mishap occurred around midday on May 12, 2026, during a flight from Columbus…
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon autonomous combat drone is advancing toward first flight as the company continues work on its Collaborative Combat Aircraft offering for the U.S. Air Force. The service designated the aircraft YFQ-48A in December 2025, making it the…
A developing sinkhole near one of LaGuardia Airport’s two main runways forced a shutdown Wednesday, triggering delays and cancellations across the New York air travel network. The depression was discovered around 11 a.m. during the airport’s daily airfield inspection near…
Qatar Airways Group reported an operating profit of QAR 15.2 billion, or about US$4.1 billion, for financial year 2025/26, the highest in the company’s history, according to its annual report and financial disclosures. The result came despite disruption in the…
Liebherr-Aerospace and HAECO Landing Gear Services have completed what they describe as the world’s first major landing gear overhaul for the COMAC C909 regional jet, providing a maintenance benchmark for the type as its in-service fleet grows. The work was…
Ontic has appointed Jean-Christophe (JC) Gallagher as its new chief executive officer, selecting the former Bombardier executive to lead the specialist aerospace parts and services provider through its next phase of growth. He succeeds Gareth Hall, who has served as…
Ontic has appointed Jean-Christophe (JC) Gallagher as its new chief executive officer, bringing in a former senior Bombardier executive to lead the next phase of growth at the UK-based aerospace supplier. The company, which provides complex components and services for…
Airbus has cautioned airlines that deliveries of its A350 widebody family will face fresh delays as supply chain problems persist across the program. The warning follows a weaker A350 delivery performance in 2025, when output fell compared with 2024 and…
French power electronics specialist Watt & Well is consolidating its presence in the space and aerospace sectors, positioning itself as a key supplier of high-reliability power equipment for demanding environments. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pertuis, the company focuses…
Emirates has completed the first retrofit of its high-density, two-class Airbus A380, converting the aircraft to a three-class layout that introduces a Premium Economy cabin. The Dubai-based carrier said the first upgraded jet will enter service on 14 April 2026,…
A new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has detailed extensive U.S. military aircraft losses during the recent conflict with Iran, documenting 42 aircraft destroyed or significantly damaged over roughly 40 days of operations. The assessment, prepared for lawmakers using Pentagon,…
ATR’s new HighLine cabin concept has entered commercial service following certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Malaysian aviation authorities and the first delivery to Malaysia’s Berjaya Air. The aircraft, an ATR 72-600 in an all-business-class…
Emirates is returning a portion of its Airbus A380 fleet to service with a revised cabin layout that introduces an additional seating class and reduces the overall seat count on board. According to fleet data cited in industry reports, 15…
RTX’s BBN Technologies has demonstrated an auto-switching communications system designed to keep critical data flowing in contested environments, addressing a key challenge for modern air operations. The system, known as PACE4ACE, routes traffic across a mix of military and commercial…
Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 configured in an all-business-class cabin, becoming the launch operator for ATR’s new HighLine interior. The aircraft arrived in Kuala Lumpur after receiving certification for the HighLine concept from the…
AJW Middle East has appointed aviation executive Christoffer Creutz as Chief Commercial Officer, adding senior commercial leadership to its regional operation. The company, part of the A J Walter Aviation group, focuses on aircraft component support, leasing, and related services…
Qatar Airways has increased its operating profit even as revenue and passenger numbers eased from the previous year’s peaks, according to newly released financial data for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 fiscal periods. For 2023/24, the group reported an operating profit…
Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas has begun operating flights on behalf of Avianca Colombia in Central America under a wet-lease agreement, as part of the broader integration strategy within Abra Group. The operation involves GOL aircraft and Brazilian crews flying…
TARMAC Aerosave has received its 2,000th aircraft, an Iberia Airbus A330, for maintenance work at its network of sites in France and Spain, according to the company. The aircraft arrived in April 2026 and will undergo an A-check, a routine…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and its affiliate PAL Express have introduced paperless flight deck operations, deploying an electronic technical logbook (eTLB) across their fleets. The digital system is designed to replace traditional paper-based aircraft logbooks, supporting more reliable data capture and…
Norwegian startup NOEMI Aerospace, formerly known as Elfly Group, is expanding the mission profile of its electric amphibious aircraft concept and preparing a hybrid propulsion version to complement the original all-electric design. The company, whose name stands for No Emissions,…
GENESIS has delivered a Boeing 737-800 to Aeroitalia, adding the Italian carrier as a new customer, according to a company statement published on May 20. The aircraft delivery expands Aeroitalia’s fleet at a time when the airline continues to build…
AAR has expanded its authorized services in Asia-Pacific with a single-source offering for Airbus A320 slats, according to the company. The new capability is part of AARs support for operators of the A320 family in the region. The announcement adds…
Italy is reassessing its future air-to-air refueling fleet after suspending a planned purchase of Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tankers and is now looking closely at the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), according to defense and industry sources. The Italian…
The Spanish Navy has conducted a tactical exercise off Rota, Cádiz, to validate the simultaneous operation of a surface vessel, a crewed helicopter and unmanned aerial systems in a single naval framework. The trials brought together the offshore patrol vessel…
Colombian state-owned carrier SATENA has expanded its turboprop fleet with the delivery of a new ATR 42-600, reinforcing its regional operations across some of the country’s most remote areas. The aircraft, handed over in partnership with ATR, is scheduled to…
US safety investigators are scrutinizing why known problems with McDonnell Douglas MD-11 engine pylon hardware did not avert the fatal UPS Airlines Flight 2976 crash in Louisville, Kentucky. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says fatigue cracking found in…
Airbus has conducted a crewed-uncrewed teaming exercise with the Spanish Navy, demonstrating integrated operations across maritime and air domains. The trial brought together the offshore patrol vessel Rayo, a Spanish Navy H135 helicopter and two different uncrewed aerial systems to…
AJW Group has appointed Mark McConnell as business development manager for Europe, according to the company. He will work alongside Alexander Paul as part of the group’s European business development team. The role places McConnell in charge of supporting AJW’s…
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to India covering support services for AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and associated equipment, according to a notification from the US Department of State. The proposed package, whose estimated value has…
Grupo Oesía has appointed Spanish physicist and academic Antonio Hernando as president of its Technology Council, the governing body of the company’s Oesía Tech Leadership talent program. The multinational technology group, which focuses on dual-use engineering and has facilities in…
BOC Aviation has signed a second lease transaction with Akasa Air for three additional Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, expanding its relationship with the Indian low-cost carrier. The new deal follows an earlier purchase-and-leaseback agreement covering three Boeing 737-8s, which are scheduled…
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has called on European Union institutions to pause the ongoing revision of EU air passenger rights, warning that the current direction of the reforms could have unintended consequences for regional connectivity and airline operations.…
Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 configured with ATR’s HighLine all-business-class cabin, introducing a 26-seat premium layout on the regional turboprop. The Malaysian carrier is the launch customer for the HighLine all-business-class configuration, following a…
APOC Aviation is introducing a new exchange offering that is being backed by a substantial build-up of used serviceable material (USM) inventory from recent teardown and acquisition activity. The Netherlands-based trading and leasing specialist focuses on engines, landing gear and…
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,…