Airbus has submitted a scaled-back aircraft proposal to Biman Bangladesh Airlines just weeks after the flag carrier finalized a multibillion-dollar order with Boeing. According to Biman officials and local media reports, the European manufacturer has now offered a package of…
Airlines are restructuring growth and fleet strategies as a deepening aerospace supply chain crisis limits access to new aircraft and critical parts. Industry data from IATA and consulting firm Oliver Wyman indicate that delivery shortfalls have reached at least 5,300…
The upcoming ADSTAR Summit in Adelaide will spotlight new work on artificial intelligence for air battle management training, highlighting how AI-enabled systems could reshape the way air operations specialists are prepared for complex missions. According to Defence sources, a recent…
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets deployed to the Middle East are now carrying APKWS laser-guided rockets for counter-drone missions, following a rapid integration and testing effort. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System turns 70 mm unguided rockets into precision munitions…
Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways are expanding their strategic partnership with a broader codeshare agreement and new reciprocal frequent-flyer benefits, adding more than 40 destinations to their combined networks. Building on a codeshare launched in June 2025, Philippine Airlines will…
Airbus Helicopters is promoting what it describes as vertical thinking as a strategic response to a more volatile global environment, focusing on the role of helicopters in disaster relief and military operations. In a recent overview, Mathilde Royer, Airbus Helicopters’…
Cathay Pacific is poised to put its name on a new Los Angeles Metro station serving Los Angeles International Airport under a proposed $9.975 million branding agreement, according to documents from LA Metro staff. The deal would grant the Hong…
France has ordered 17 Saab Giraffe 1X short-range air defense radars as part of a new program to strengthen its very short-range air defense and counter-drone capabilities. The contract, signed by France’s Directorate General of Armaments with Saab and Scania…
Emirates has started construction of a US$5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South’s Al Maktoum International Airport, a project the airline says will become the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility. The development will cover…
Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement that will expand connectivity between Abu Dhabi and key destinations across Uzbekistan. The agreement takes effect on 15 May 2026, with the first codeshare flights scheduled for travel from…
Ryanair has reported a record full-year profit as strong passenger demand and higher fares outweighed rising costs and ongoing aircraft delivery delays. The airline said post-tax profit for its 2025-26 financial year rose 40% to €2.26 billion (about $2.6 billion)…
Destinus and Rheinmetall are preparing to push ahead with development of the RUTA Block 3 long-range cruise missile, building on a rapidly maturing family of mini cruise missiles and a new industrial partnership in Germany. Destinus’ RUTA line is a…
Emirates has broken ground on a new $5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South that is set to become one of the world’s largest aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. The project, announced Monday, will cover 1.1 million square meters…
Thales has appointed Jérémie Papin as Senior Executive Vice President Finance and Information Systems, effectively making him the group’s new finance chief. He will assume the role on July 1, 2026, succeeding Pascal Bouchiat, who is set to retire on…
Ryanair has reported a record profit after tax of €2.26bn for its 2025-26 financial year, a 40% increase on the prior year’s €1.61bn, as higher fares and resilient demand offset rising costs and capacity constraints. The Irish low-cost carrier said…
India has completed assembly of its first locally built Airbus C295 military transport aircraft at the Tata-Airbus final assembly line in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a key step in the country’s C295 procurement program. The aircraft, produced by Tata Advanced Systems…
British advanced jet trainer startup Aeralis has entered administration after its main financial backer withdrew support and delays persisted around the UK Defence Investment Plan. The company, which was developing a modular trainer concept for potential use by the Royal…
Chapman Freeborn has completed the urgent delivery of a CFM56-7B engine stand to Johannesburg, supporting a time-critical maintenance requirement in South Africa. The operation was carried out in partnership with EngineStands.com, which supplied the specialized stand used to transport and…
Aviation Capital Group reported higher revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2026, supported by fleet growth, aircraft sales gains and stronger operating cash flow. The aircraft lessor said total revenues rose 15% from a year earlier to $323…
The Arora Group has set out an updated bid to deliver Heathrow West, a competing expansion scheme for London Heathrow Airport centered on a third runway and a new terminal complex west of the existing Terminal 5. Under the proposal,…
Indaero Grupo Emergy has announced the official opening date for its new facilities in Alcalá de Guadaira, near Seville, according to industry outlet Actualidad Aeroespacial. The inauguration is scheduled for June 3, when the company will formally present the site…
Embraer is reporting increased interest in its E190F freighter program following the type’s commercial debut in Europe with Bridges Air Cargo. The first E-Freighter, a converted Embraer 190 registered 9H-BRD, entered regular service on March 9, 2026, operating for Bridges…
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida is set to be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, following state legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in March. The law gives the state authority to name major commercial…
Korean Air is moving to retire the Asiana Airlines brand as it completes the full takeover of its long-time rival, consolidating South Korea’s flag carriers into a single integrated airline. The merger process formally concluded on December 12, 2024, after…
Supply chain disruption has become the dominant issue shaping aviation maintenance and engineering, IATA Director General Willie Walsh has warned in a recent video previewing the World Maintenance & Engineering Summit 2026. Walsh said disruption to the supply chain, which…
AMAC Aerospace continues to position itself in the market for VIP and VVIP aircraft completions and maintenance, serving owners seeking customized cabin work and technical support for private and corporate jets. The company says it provides narrow-body and wide-body completion…
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack jets were destroyed after a midair collision during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. The aircraft, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) based at Naval…
Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier 408 turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, where the aircraft will be used to support passenger and cargo operations across the Pacific nation. The delivery follows a two-aircraft purchase agreement signed…
Iridium Communications has moved to acquire full ownership of Aireon in a deal valued at about $520 million, underscoring the satellite operator’s intent to deepen its role in global aviation infrastructure and safety services. Aireon operates a space-based ADS-B (Automatic…
Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to expand in-house engine repair capabilities at its Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai, focusing on the GE90 and Engine Alliance GP7200 powerplants used on the airline’s Boeing 777 and part…
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft collided in midair during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, sending both jets crashing to the ground in flames as thousands…
A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 veered off the runway during a high-speed rejected takeoff at Split Airport on May 16, 2026, prompting an investigation by aviation authorities. The aircraft, registered 9A-CAN, was operating flight OU412 from Split to Frankfurt with…
French defense electronics group Safran and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a strategic partnership to expand cooperation on unmanned aerial systems and precision weapon integration. The agreement centers on co-developing integrated solutions that couple Safran’s optronic sensors, navigation systems…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported record revenue and operating profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, even as group net profit fell sharply due to its exposure to Air India. According to the carrier’s FY25/26 analyst and media briefing…
The UK Ministry of Defence has shortlisted four British-based firms to develop uncrewed aircraft designed to operate as loyal wingmen for the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters under Project NYX. The selected companies are Anduril Industries (UK) Ltd, BAE…
Zinc Aviation, the proposed airline backed by former Qantas executive Peter Kelly, is seeking about $140 million to launch an ultra-low-cost carrier in Australia. The startup is being shaped around Ryanair’s operating model, with a focus on high aircraft utilization,…
Russia’s new-generation Il-114-300 regional turboprop has completed a major phase of its certification campaign with a series of Arctic test flights designed to validate operations in extreme northern conditions. The trials were conducted from airfields on the Novaya Zemlya and…
The Royal Air Force has introduced the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) on Eurofighter Typhoon jets deployed in the Middle East, providing a lower-cost option for intercepting hostile drones. The integration gives Typhoons a precision weapon to counter unmanned…
A new Egyptian airline is preparing to enter the market with an all-Airbus fleet, aiming to connect European cities with major tourist destinations across Egypt. The carrier is being established as a point-to-point leisure operator, focusing on routes linking key…
Copa Holdings reported record first-quarter 2026 results, posting net profit of 212.5 million dollars as the airline offset higher fuel costs with strong demand and tight cost control. Earnings came in at 5.16 dollars per share, up 20.5% year over…
A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 aborted its take-off and veered off the runway at Split Airport on Saturday, coming to a stop on adjacent grass without injuries to those on board, according to airport officials and the airline. The aircraft,…
Egyptian tourism group Travco is preparing to launch a new private airline with an estimated investment of $150 million, according to local reports. The carrier is expected to begin operations in November, pending regulatory approvals that are due to be…
The Federal Aviation Administration will speed up the installation of transponders on airport vehicles after a fatal March accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, where an Air Canada Express aircraft struck a fire truck during landing. The FAA said it…
Aeralis Limited, the British start-up developing a modular advanced jet trainer, has entered administration, ending one of the UK’s few prospects for a homegrown replacement for the BAE Systems Hawk. The company’s board appointed David Buchler and Joanne Milner of…
AIR Marshall Islands has taken delivery of its first Cessna 408 SkyCourier, the initial aircraft from a two-unit order placed in late 2024 with Textron Aviation. The twin-engine turboprop has been ferried into the Republic of the Marshall Islands and…
Air Marshall Islands has received its first Cessna SkyCourier, a 19-passenger twin‑engine turboprop that will be used to expand inter-island air service across the Pacific nation. The aircraft was delivered by Textron Aviation and will operate passenger and cargo flights…
US military surveillance activity near Cuba has sharply increased in recent months as the island grapples with a severe fuel shortage and deepening political frictions with Washington. Open-source flight tracking data and media analyses indicate that since early February, the…
An Australian-led consortium has secured federal funding to develop an artificial intelligence-driven design and rapid manufacturing system for spacecraft, aiming to compress hardware production timelines from months to days. The two-year initiative, titled Optimised Generative AI Design for Mass-Manufacturable Spacecraft,…
Australian startup Zinc is seeking to raise A$200 million to launch a new airline venture, aiming to enter a market that has undergone significant restructuring in recent years. The funding is expected to support aircraft acquisition or leasing, regulatory approvals,…
Embraer executives have underlined that any new commercial aircraft program will depend on the availability of mature technology and a clearly defined funding structure, as the Brazilian manufacturer weighs its next move beyond the E-Jet E2 family. The company is…