The Federal Aviation Administration has outlined an ambitious plan to expand and modernize its air traffic controller workforce, targeting the hiring of at least 8,900 new controllers by the end of fiscal 2028. The strategy, set out in the FAA’s…
WestJet and Fiji Airways have launched a new codeshare agreement designed to improve connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific, including Fiji and New Zealand. The partnership allows travelers to book a single ticket across both carriers, with through check-in…
At the Trip.com Group 2026 Asia Growth Conference (AGC), AirAsia executive chairman Tony Fernandes argued that aviation downturns present a prime opportunity for airlines to expand their market share. Speaking on a leadership panel, Fernandes said crises tend to push…
Air India Group reported a $2.8 billion annual loss for the year ended March 31, 2026, underscoring the financial strain facing the carrier as Tata Group continues its turnaround effort, according to AeroTime. The result reflects the scale of the…
Trip.com Group’s Airline Global Conference (AGC) 2026 in Amsterdam focused attention on how airline distribution is moving beyond simple search and inspiration toward end-to-end digital transactions, with speakers urging carriers to adapt commercial and technological strategies to keep pace. According…
The lack of interoperable systems across the air transport value chain is emerging as the biggest obstacle to industry progress, senior IATA officials told delegates at the Trip.com Airline Global Conference (AGC) 2026. Speaking at the event, IATA representatives argued…
ICEYE has delivered a set of synthetic aperture radar satellites to Poland under the Polish Armed Forces' MikroSAR program, after signing the agreement with the country's Ministry of National Defense on May 14, 2025. The deal covered an initial batch…
FLC Group is launching a dedicated aircraft leasing initiative valued at approximately $230 million to underpin the next phase of Bamboo Airways’ development, according to recent corporate disclosures and related investment discussions. The move comes as FLC prepares to fully…
Vueling has reinforced its position as the dominant carrier at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, widening the gap to Ryanair as the second-largest operator by passenger volume. According to data from Aena and industry analyses, Vueling accounted for roughly 41–42% of all…
RTX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Calio is scheduled to present at the 2026 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, according to a company announcement. The session is set for Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The appearance…
Uzbek cargo carrier My Freighter has joined the airline partner portfolio of NAV AERO, a global group of neutral and independent cargo general sales and service agents (GSSAs) and brokers. The move links one of Central Asia’s fastest-growing all-cargo operators…
President Donald Trump said China could buy as many as 750 Boeing aircraft under a deal that would begin with an initial order of 200 planes. In remarks carried in recent reports, Trump said the commitment could expand if Boeing…
Trump administration Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced $835.8 million in federal funding to upgrade air traffic control facilities across the United States, expanding an ongoing effort to modernize the nation’s aviation infrastructure. The money is part of a…
Virgin Galactic is progressing through a new series of ground tests on its SpaceShip class vehicles as it prepares for upcoming glide flights of VSS Unity from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The campaign focuses on validating vehicle systems and…
Air Astana is marking its 24th anniversary as the largest airline group in Central Asia, building on two decades of growth in fleet size, network reach, and operational performance. The Kazakhstan-based carrier, which launched its first flight between Almaty and…
Star Alliance has reached its 29th anniversary, nearly three decades after its launch in 1997 as the first global airline alliance. The network was created on May 14, 1997, when United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Thai Airways International and Scandinavian…
Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport has come under pressure as repeated strike action disrupts operations across Germany’s largest aviation hub. Airport operator Fraport has reported that labor disputes and related flight cancellations have either stalled or reduced traffic in recent…
GATES USA SPAH has received quality certification from Panamanian authorities for its engine maintenance operations in Wilmington, Ohio, expanding the scope of regulators recognizing the facility’s capabilities. The approval covers engine maintenance services performed at the Wilmington site and enables…
FDH Aero has opened a new sales office in Bengaluru, establishing its first dedicated hub in India for aerospace and defense supply chain services. The facility brings together the company’s Hardware and Electronics divisions under one roof and is intended…
LOT Polish Airlines has started withdrawing Embraer E175 regional jets from service as it prepares for the arrival of a new Airbus A220 fleet from 2027. According to information reported by Aviation Week and industry outlets, two E175s delivered in…
Air India has reported a record annual loss of around $2.8 billion for its 2025–26 financial year, underscoring the scale of the challenges facing the Tata Group-owned carrier as it pushes through a major turnaround plan. According to the latest…
Deucalion Aviation has added two Airbus A330-300 aircraft to its managed portfolio, with both jets leased to Turkish Airlines, according to the company. The aircraft were acquired on May 13, extending Deucalion’s existing leasing relationship with the carrier. The deal…
The Federal Aviation Administration has completed the first phase of a major overhaul of the U.S. Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) system, replacing decades-old infrastructure with a new cloud-based platform intended to improve reliability and reduce the risk of nationwide disruptions.…
United Airlines is expanding its network in Japan with two new nonstop routes linking the U.S. mainland to Tokyo-Narita and Sapporo. The carrier will launch daily, year-round service between Chicago O’Hare and Tokyo-Narita on October 24, 2026, according to multiple…
More than a quarter of pilots killed in U.S. aviation accidents in recent years had potentially impairing drugs in their systems, according to a series of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) studies tracking toxicology trends. In its latest safety research…
The Peruvian Air Force has ordered a fifth C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft from Leonardo, expanding a fleet that has become central to the country’s air mobility operations. The latest contract brings Peru’s total C-27J orders to five, with delivery…
AirAsia Group delivered a stronger operating performance in the first quarter of 2026, offsetting higher fuel costs with increased revenue and cost controls across its airlines. According to company disclosures and related filings, the group’s core airline operations remained profitable…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that China has agreed to purchase 200 aircraft from Boeing, in what would be the first major order for the U.S. manufacturer from the Chinese market in nearly a decade. Trump made the remarks…
Life Flight Network has ordered three additional Bell 407GXis for its air medical operation, according to Bell Textron. The nonprofit provider already operates the largest Bell helicopter emergency medical services fleet in the United States, with 35 Bell aircraft in…
ADM Sevilla 2026 is set to open in less than a week in Seville, with the aerospace and defense matchmaking event scheduled for May 19-21 at the FIBES exhibition center. Organized by Andalucía TRADE with BCI Aerospace, the eighth edition…
The Universidad de San Martín de Porres (USMP) in Peru has taken delivery of its first two Tecnam P2008JC MkII aircraft, strengthening the fleet used in its aeronautical sciences program. The high-wing, single-engine models are being incorporated into the universitys…
Boeing Co. shares fell more than 4% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed a smaller-than-anticipated aircraft deal with China during his state visit to Beijing. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had…
Air traffic at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport was temporarily suspended after suspected drone activity was detected in the Finnish capital region, prompting a military response and heightened security measures. Airport operator Finavia halted departures and arrivals from about 4:00 a.m. to 7:00…
The Federal Aviation Administration is accelerating plans to equip airport ground vehicles with tracking transponders after a deadly runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport exposed gaps in surface surveillance. The move follows a March 22 crash in which a…
Nuremberg Airport is positioning itself as an alternative to Germany’s major hub airports by applying a blue ocean strategy that targets unserved and underserved markets rather than head-on competition. Located between Frankfurt and Munich, the airport operates in the shadow…
A Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) delegation has visited Saab’s facility in Linköping, Sweden, to review progress on Thailand’s Gripen E/F fighter acquisition program as assembly begins on the country’s first aircraft. The visit comes after Thailand signed a contract…
Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to develop in-house piece part component repair capabilities for its widebody engine fleet, focusing on GE90 and Engine Alliance GP7200 powerplants. The deal centers on technical consultancy and training support that will…
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of War have opened a supplier conference series centered on expanding munitions production capacity, according to the company. More than 150 suppliers gathered in Dallas this week for the inaugural Munitions Acceleration Supplier Conference,…
NASA has awarded Exail a contract to supply critical photonics components for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission, a space-based gravitational wave observatory led by the European Space Agency. The contract, valued at approximately €3.27 million ($3.78 million), was…
Archer Aviation has secured a streamlined certification pathway in the United Arab Emirates for its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, positioning the company for early commercial operations in the country. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)…
The Argentine Air Force has formally withdrawn its A-4AR Fightinghawk fighter-bomber fleet from service, closing nearly three decades of operations for the upgraded Skyhawk variant. The decision comes as Argentina advances the incorporation of second-hand F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon fighters from…
Iridium Communications has agreed to acquire Aireon LLC, bringing the operator of the world’s only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance system fully under its control. The transaction will see Iridium buy the remaining 61% of Aireon for approximately $366.7 million…
EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s Arc 3D in-flight map platform for its long-haul fleet, becoming the first Taiwanese carrier to introduce the system. According to the companies, Arc will be installed on EVA Air’s Boeing 787 and 777-300ER…
Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to expand in-house engine repair capabilities for the Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets at its Dubai maintenance hub. The deal focuses on building comprehensive piece part component repair capabilities for GE90…
Russia has completed key certification testing of the domestically developed PD-8 turbofan engine intended for the Yakovlev SJ-100 regional jet, advancing the country’s plan to field an import-substituted successor to the Superjet 100. United Engine Corporation, part of Rostec, has…
Singapore Airlines Group reported record quarterly revenue and a sharp rise in operating profit in the third quarter of FY2025/26, driven by strong passenger demand and higher yields. Revenue climbed 5.5% year on year to S$5.506 billion, while operating profit…
European airlines are warning of higher ticket prices as jet fuel costs remain elevated following disruptions from the Iran war. The conflict has driven up fuel prices by nearly 84% since late February, adding an average of 88 euros ($104)…
The PD-8 turbofan engine, intended as the full domestic replacement for the Superjet SJ-100’s previous powerplant, has completed a key phase of certification trials. The engine successfully finished 150-hour tests at maximum operating conditions, as conducted by the testing program.…
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris has incorporated two new Airbus aircraft into its fleet, bringing the total to 157 planes. The additions consist of an A320neo registered XA-TVH with capacity for 186 passengers and an A321neo registered XA-VUZ with space for…
Iridium Communications Inc. has agreed to acquire the remaining 61% equity interest in Aireon LLC for $366.7 million, according to an announcement made on May 14, 2026. Aireon, a joint venture initially formed by Iridium and NAV CANADA in 2011,…