Quantum Space is establishing a manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to produce its Ranger spacecraft, a maneuverable platform for defense and commercial missions. The site will focus on large propulsion tank manufacturing and precision spacecraft parts, creating up to 50…
Liebherr Aerospace has expanded its maintenance, repair and overhaul operations for aircraft heat transfer equipment in Shanghai, China. The company has added an 800-square-meter facility at its site dedicated to MRO activities, including testing and re-coring of heat transfer components.…
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 1,000th H130 helicopter to Rotorjet Aviation Company, a Kenyan operator. The handover marks the production of the 1,000th unit in the H130 line, a single-engine intermediate helicopter designed for passenger transport, sightseeing tours and VIP…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby issued a Thanksgiving message praising employees for their resilience amid operational challenges, declaring the carrier the best airline in the world. Recorded in a cockpit at Newark Liberty International Airport alongside pilots and a flight…
Vueling, part of the IAG group, recorded the third highest punctuality rate among European airlines in April, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. The carrier achieved this position based on its overall on-time performance across its network. Multiple…
Dornier Technology, an independent MRO provider based in the Philippines, has expanded its maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations at Clark International Airport. The expansion includes the addition of Hangar 2, which provides 4,401 square meters of new working space and…
Trip.com Group has launched a digital identity pilot in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to streamline aviation booking processes using secure, wallet-based credentials. The initiative, announced at the Airline Global Conference 2026, explores how digital IDs can…
NASA has accelerated flight testing of its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft, completing two flights in a single day for the first time on April 30 at the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The aircraft cruised above Palmdale…
Lockheed Martin has declared a quarterly dividend of $3.45 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The payment will occur on June 26 to shareholders of record as of June 1, according to the companys announcement. This maintains the…
At the Trip.com Annual Global Conference (AGC) 2026, Air France-KLM representatives emphasized resilience as essential for the airline industry facing an uncertain global landscape. The carrier highlighted ongoing challenges from the war in the Gulf, which continues to disrupt operations…
At Trip.com Group's Annual Global Conference (AGC) 2026, Amadeus' chief executive urged greater technology collaboration across the travel industry to achieve what he described as an Amazon-like utopia for travelers. The executive highlighted the need for unified tech efforts amid…
United Airlines will resume nonstop service to Venezuela after a nine-year absence, launching daily flights between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport starting August 11, 2026. The carrier will operate Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft…
StandardAero has acquired Unified Turbines, LLC in an all-cash transaction to broaden its component repair services for turboprop engines. The deal marks the companys 14th acquisition since 2015 and the eighth in its Component Repair Services segment. Based in Milton,…
Satair, an Airbus company, has completed its acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. and its subsidiary ecube, as announced on May 11, 2026, from Copenhagen, Denmark. The deal, first agreed upon in November 2025, integrates Unical’s global supply of used serviceable…
The Mixed Commercial Court of Pointe-à-Pitre has ordered the judicial liquidation of Air Antilles, marking the end of operations for the French Caribbean airline. The ruling requires an immediate cessation of flights, leaving the carrier grounded permanently after a series…
SEATTLE — Boeing recorded 135 net new orders in April, bringing its total for the first four months of 2026 to 284 after adjustments for cancellations and conversions. This marks the highest four-month order figure for the company since 2014.…
Qatar Airways will begin operating flights to Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, starting July 22, 2026. The service marks the first flights by a Gulf-based carrier to Caracas and the first direct connection from the Middle East to Bogotá. The…
Turkish defense company Baykar has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with French firm Safran Electronics and Defense, signed at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. The partnership targets advanced aviation electronics and electronic solutions for unmanned…
United Airlines will resume nonstop daily flights between Houston Intercontinental Airport and Caracas Simon Bolívar International Airport starting August 11. The service will operate using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Flight UA1046 departs Houston at 11:45 p.m., arriving in Caracas…
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with its team partners, demonstrated an advanced cross-domain, multi-mission Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype during the Balikatan exercise in the Indo-Pacific region. The demonstration highlighted the system’s capabilities in integrating operations across multiple domains,…
UAV Navigation, a subsidiary of Spanish defense firm Grupo Oesía, has launched the VECTOR-300 flight control computer for unmanned aerial vehicles. The system builds on the companys established VECTOR series, incorporating advanced inertial navigation capabilities tailored for demanding UAV operations.…
Avianca Cargo transported more than 21,000 tons of flowers during the 2026 Mother’s Day season, accounting for 42% of Colombian flower exports to the United States. The airline operated over 330 cargo flights dedicated to the peak period, with 42%…
Jin Air has delayed the onboarding of about 50 newly hired cabin crew members to late September or early October, just days before their scheduled start on May 11. The airline had selected around 100 candidates in its first-half recruitment,…
Emirates SkyCargo transported 2.4 million tonnes of cargo worldwide in the 2025-26 financial year, a 3% increase from the previous year, according to the Emirates Group annual report. The division expanded its freighter capacity by 13% after receiving five new…
Limited information is available regarding Tigerair Taiwan’s selection of Stella Entertainment. No specific details on the partnership, services involved, or announcement date appear in current public sources. Tigerair Taiwan, a low-cost carrier operating from Taiwan, maintains various online services including…
Deutsche Lufthansa AG has exercised an option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41 percent to 90 percent, acquiring an additional 49 percent of shares for 325 million euros. The transaction, announced on May 12, follows the group’s…
French low-cost carrier French bee pilots have filed a strike notice in response to the airline’s refusal to grant salary increases. The action follows ongoing negotiations where the pilots, represented by their union, seek pay raises amid rising industry wage…
Indra has presented its growth and investment plan for Catalonia, targeting the creation of 1,500 new jobs to reach 5,000 professionals by 2027. The company currently employs over 3,500 people in the region across centers in Barcelona, Tarragona, Girona, and…
American Airlines’ recent switch in catering providers at London Heathrow Airport has left workers facing uncertainty over job transfers. The airline ended its long-standing agreement with dnata in late February 2026, reportedly due to hygiene issues including a pest infestation…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has completed phase one of a major overhaul to the nation’s aging air traffic control system, including upgrades to critical components that alert pilots and controllers to potential hazards. The effort replaces outdated infrastructure…
ArianeGroup and Thales carried out the first flight test of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition last week at the DGA Essais de Missiles range on the Île du Levant off France’s Mediterranean coast. The test, supported by France’s defense procurement…
Air Astana has shifted its operations at Frankfurt Airport to the newly opened Terminal 3. The carrier’s first flight from the terminal, KC 922 bound for Astana, departed on schedule at 3:30 p.m. local time. This move coincides with an…
The Lufthansa Group has completed its acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways through a 325 million euro capital increase, finalized last Friday with Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finanzas (MEF). MEF retains the remaining 59% stake. The deal,…
Maverick Energy Group has expanded into the fuel cell and ground support equipment markets, marking a strategic shift for the company previously focused on traditional energy sectors. The move aligns with surging global demand for fuel cell technologies, as industry…
The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, conducted flight tests of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) on an MQ-9A Reaper at the Nevada Test and Training Range. The demonstration, completed recently, involved multiple shot…
GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney have completed detailed design reviews for their competing adaptive-cycle engine prototypes under the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program. GE finished its review on February 19, 2025, followed by Pratt &…
Dassault Aviation and OHB have formed an alliance to propose the Vortex-S reusable spaceplane to the European Space Agency (ESA). The Vortex-S is described as a multipurpose spaceplane, designed as a high-wing glider with a central gondola for operations in…
Philippines-based Dornier Technology is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities at Clark International Airport to handle increased heavy maintenance on Airbus A320-family aircraft. The company recently received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), authorizing it to…
BeauTech has appointed Lee Whitehurst as vice president of acquisitions and trading. Whitehurst joins the company from GE Aerospace, where he most recently served as commercial director leading the global trading and leasing team. The move bolsters BeauTech’s leadership in…
Star Alliance has opened a new lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport’s Terminal 3, incorporating a 700-square-meter garden area. The facility provides members of the airline alliance access to enhanced amenities amid growing traffic at one of China’s busiest aviation…
Hyundai Motor Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to jointly develop advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft powered by electrified aviation powertrains. The agreement, reached at Hyundai Motor and Kia headquarters in Seoul, involves Supernal,…
Spain’s state-owned air navigation manager ENAIRE oversaw 218,725 flights in April 2026, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same month in record-breaking 2025. The traffic included 127,595 international flights, 50,500 overflights and 40,630 domestic flights, with each category rising…
Sunvair has completed the acquisition of Med-Craft, Inc., a Miami, Florida-based aviation services company. The deal, announced on March 25, 2026, includes both the Med-Craft and Med-Air divisions. Med-Craft, a family-owned business, has provided repair services and component overhauls to…
Collins Aerospace has allocated $26.5 million to bolster its radar operations at a facility in Florida. The investment targets enhancements in radar and telecommunications equipment production, aligning with ongoing demands in aviation and defense sectors. Industry reports indicate this move…
Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s Supervisory Board approved the purchase of 20 new long-haul aircraft on May 11, 2026. The order consists of 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034. The Executive Board had previously…
Satair, an Airbus company, has completed its acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. and its subsidiary ecube, according to a company announcement. The deal, first announced in November 2025, adds Unical’s expertise in used serviceable material (USM) for aircraft parts and…
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing’s protocols for returning MD-11 cargo jets to service, clearing the way for FedEx to resume flights with the aircraft. FedEx began operating two of its 28 MD-11s over the weekend after completing required…
ISTANBUL — The Turkish Air Force has signed a contract for its first batch of 20 Block 10 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets from Turkish Aerospace, with deliveries planned by 2028. Turkish Aerospace CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu confirmed the deal followed the…
AAR Corp., a Chicago-area aerospace and defense aftermarket provider, announced plans to wind down its Legacy Commercial Programs business, which generated $252.4 million in sales over the 12 months ended February 28, 2026. The segment, focused on asset-heavy flight hour-based…
Lufthansa Group has finalized a $7.7 billion order for 20 long-haul widebody aircraft, split evenly between ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s. The companys supervisory board approved the purchase on Monday, following negotiations with both manufacturers. Deliveries are set…