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The Argentine Air Force has formally withdrawn its A-4AR Fightinghawk fighter-bomber fleet from service, closing nearly three decades of operations for the upgraded Skyhawk variant.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,…
South Korea plans to retire its aging F-5 fighter jets by the end of 2027, accelerating the phaseout from the previously targeted 2030 timeline. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Son Seok-rak announced the decision during a press conference in…
New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport will see Air Europa shift its operations to the New Terminal One when the facility opens its first gates in 2026. The airline, a SkyTeam member, will join seven other alliance carriers at…
AJW Group has bolstered its European business development team with key appointments, including Mark McConnell as Business Development Manager for the European region. McConnell, a qualified aircraft manufacturing engineer with nearly four decades of customer-facing experience, focuses on key customer…
The 2026 Iran war has inflicted severe damage on Middle East aviation hubs, with nine major airports losing between $900 million and $1 billion in revenue over two months, according to Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East. Revenues across…
INAIA, a new aeronautical research initiative, establishes advanced facilities in central Spain, supported by European funding. The project focuses on pioneering investigations in aviation technology, positioning the region as a hub for innovation. Located at the heart of Spain, INAIA…
Aena reports recovery in passenger traffic at Valladolid and Jerez airports, one year after Ryanair ceased operations at both facilities. In April, Valladolid handled 12,073 passengers, marking a 71.3% increase from the previous year. The airport lost 60-70% of its…
Fiji Airways and WestJet have launched a codeshare agreement that expands connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific. Announced on May 12, 2026, the partnership allows travelers to book single itineraries across both airlines networks, including through-checked baggage and unified…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has strongly criticized Norway’s decision to revoke an export license for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system destined for Malaysia’s navy. Anwar raised Malaysia’s vehement objection during a phone call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas…
Emirates has engaged GE Aerospace to enhance its piece part repair capabilities within its engine maintenance operations. This collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership between the Dubai-based airline and GE, centered on servicing engines that power its Boeing 777 fleet,…
Ryanair has closed its three-aircraft base at Thessaloniki Airport for winter 2026, citing steep increases in airport charges by Fraport Greece. The decision eliminates 700,000 seats, a 45% reduction from the prior winter, and cancels 12 routes, including Thessaloniki to…
Otto Aerospace has completed the preliminary design review for its Phantom 3500 super-midsize business jet, a key step in the aircrafts development timeline. The review, originally targeted for October 2025, confirms the design viability following extensive wind tunnel testing, including…
Volotea has introduced its first international flight from San Sebastián Airport in Spain’s Basque Country to Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Italy. The direct service begins September 21 with two weekly flights on Mondays and Thursdays. From November, the schedule…
Spain’s Aena airports recorded 28,284,768 passengers in April, marking a 3.7% increase from April 2025, though the growth rate slowed compared to the 6.3% rise seen between April 2024 and 2025. The network also managed 242,424 aircraft movements, up 6.7%…
Ethiopian Airlines is in early-stage discussions with Airbus for a potential order of six additional A350 widebody aircraft and up to 20 A220 narrowbody jets, according to reports from Bloomberg and other outlets citing sources familiar with the matter. The…
Swiss International Air Lines has entered a partnership with Zurich-based cleantech company Metafuels to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development. The collaboration focuses on scaling up Metafuels’ aerobrew technology, which converts green methanol into synthetic SAF compatible with existing aircraft…
Astronics Corporation reported sustained growth in its Aerospace segment, fueled by robust demand in the commercial transport market. In the first quarter of 2026, Aerospace sales reached $213.8 million, up 11.7% from the prior year, with commercial transport contributing an…
Airbus marks 50 years of operations in Africa next year, with its presence on the continent dating back to 1976. That year, the first A300 was delivered, initiating Airbus’s involvement in the region. Currently, nearly 40 airlines operate more than…
Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, forming a combined carrier positioned as the leading U.S. airline focused on leisure travel. The transaction integrates two low-cost operators known for serving vacation destinations and secondary markets. Details from…
Eleven people were rescued from the Atlantic Ocean after a Beechcraft 300 King Air crashed during a flight between islands in the Bahamas on Tuesday, authorities said. The twin‑engine aircraft had departed Marsh Harbour in the Abaco Islands and was…
Google is in talks with SpaceX about launching AI data centers into orbit, according to reporting that cites people familiar with the discussions. The effort would build on Google’s Project Suncatcher, an initiative unveiled last year to test whether satellites…
Boeing is pursuing one of its largest-ever jet sales to Chinese airlines, with a potential agreement expected to hinge on upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. According to reports from US and…
The US Air Force has awarded Aevex an $18.5 million production contract for autonomous unmanned aircraft intended for one-way attack missions, expanding the service’s portfolio of low-cost expendable drones. The company announced the deal on May 13 during the Xponential…
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are moving into the final phase of a consolidation that will create a dominant South Korean flag carrier and one of the world’s largest airlines. The process began in November 2020 as a government-backed plan…
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has reported a strong uplift in earnings as airlines around the world confront prolonged aircraft delivery delays and engine availability issues, keeping older jets in service longer and driving demand for maintenance, repair, and overhaul work.…
A U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon jet trainer assigned to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, crashed in western Alabama on May 12, 2026, with both pilots ejecting safely, according to base and media reports. The aircraft, belonging to the 14th…
All 11 people aboard a Beechcraft 300 King Air were rescued after the aircraft went down Tuesday in Bahamian waters off Florida, authorities said. The twin-engine turboprop had departed Marsh Harbour Airport in the Bahamas and was en route to…
The Federal Aviation Administration is expanding a series of initiatives aimed at reducing risks on airport surfaces across the United States. Through its Surface Safety Portfolio, the agency is deploying three complementary technologies to improve controllers’ situational awareness and cut…
Deucalion Aviation has facilitated the acquisition of two Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which are now on lease to Turkish Airlines. The transaction supports the carrier’s widebody fleet expansion amid ongoing demand for long-haul capacity. The A330-300 models, known for their efficiency…
Skyworld Aviation, a specialist in regional aircraft sales and leasing, has formalized its relationship with Trans Island Airways (TIA). The appointment, announced on May 12, 2026, tasks Skyworld with marketing a specific ERJ 135 ER aircraft in the Embraer aftermarket.…
Embraer anticipates scaling KC-390 military transport aircraft production to 10 units per year by 2030, alongside plans to establish assembly lines in the United States and India. The Brazilian manufacturer outlined these targets in a recent analysis, focusing on production…
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace has signed a payload service agreement with the University of Leicester worth GBP 3 million to transport a Raman spectrometer to the Moons surface. The instrument, adapted from a laser-based spectrometer originally developed for the…
Vertical Aerospace’s chair has stepped down as the company pursues an $850 million financing package to support certification and early production scaling of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The departure occurs during a period of leadership changes at…
AMTRA Aero Component Solutions LLC, an affiliate of AMTRA Aero LLC based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has executed a letter of intent to acquire an Airbus A320-200 aircraft for teardown. The move aims to broaden its inventory of narrowbody aircraft components.…
Qatar Airways has resumed double-daily passenger flights between Doha and Abu Dhabi following a reduction in hostilities from a recent conflict involving Iran, Israel, and U.S. forces in the Middle East. The route, which faced suspension due to airspace restrictions…
Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg will speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company announced the event on May 13 from its Arlington, Virginia, headquarters. A live webcast of Ortbergs…