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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the FAA announced a scheduling reduction at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to limit daily operations to 2,708 from May 17 to Oct. 24, 2026. The measure targets last summer’s on-time performance below…

AMTRA Aero Component Solutions has acquired Boeing 757-200 MSN 27810 to expand its component pool and diversify market reach in the aftermarket aviation sector. This 30.8-year-old aircraft, manufactured in June 1995 with 27,441 cycles as of December 2025, strengthens AMTRA’s…

LATAM Airlines has revealed the cabin configuration for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR fleet, featuring 12 lie-flat business class seats with privacy doors and direct aisle access in a 1-1 layout. The aircraft, part of a 13-unit order with deliveries starting…

El Al Israel Airlines announced it will acquire up to 12 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a $1.5 billion deal, exercising options for six 787-9s and converting four options into advanced 787-10s. The firm order covers six 787-9s with deliveries…

François Jacq has been appointed Chairman and CEO of the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), France’s national space agency. The French Council of Ministers confirmed his nomination on May 23, 2025, replacing Philippe Baptiste who departed in January 2025 for…

Authorities are intensifying crackdowns on illegal drone operations around **Coors Field** during Colorado Rockies games, enforcing federal flight restrictions to protect stadium airspace. These measures prohibit unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at or below 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) within…

Europe faces a potential jet fuel crisis with stocks covering as little as three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Airports and airlines are pivoting to US oil supplies under a…

Lufthansa Group will permanently remove Lufthansa CityLine’s 27 operational aircraft from its flight program effective April 18, driven by doubled kerosene prices from the Iran conflict and labor disputes. The carrier will also retire its last four Airbus A340-600s in…

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth up to $105 million from the U.S. Space Force to modernize and sustain the GPS ground control network. The firm-fixed-price task order supports launch, early orbit, and disposal operations for GPS IIIF satellites…

Lufthansa Group is permanently shutting down subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine, removing its 27 operational aircraft starting April 18, 2026, as urgent measures to combat surging fuel costs from the Strait of Hormuz disruptions. This accelerates capacity cuts and fleet modernization to…

A French Rafale fighter has been photographed at Istres airbase carrying a Thales-supplied laser-guided rocket pod designed to target Shahed drones. This marks the first visual confirmation of the multirole jet adapting for cost-effective counter-drone operations. The pod equips the…

Cathay Pacific Airways and its low-cost subsidiary HK Express are reducing flight capacity due to soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war. Cathay will cancel about 2 percent of its passenger flights from May 16 to June…

Novus Aviation Capital has launched **Tamweel Aviation Finance III**, its third junior debt fund targeting Airbus aircraft acquisitions. This follows the proven success of prior funds in supporting airline and lessor financing needs. The new vehicle builds on Tamweel Aviation…

Changi Airport Group (CAG) has begun redeveloping the former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal site into a new private terminal and expanded lifestyle hub at Terminal 2’s southern node, set to open in mid-2027. The project, jointly operated with Plaza…

Boeing has opened a new 9,000-square-foot electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload production line at its El Segundo, California satellite facility to support Millennium Space Systems’ growing orders. The expansion enables Boeing to more than double its satellite output to 26 spacecraft in…

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a new program accelerating enforcement against drone violations, mandating legal action for operations that endanger the public, breach airspace restrictions, or aid other crimes. This shift, detailed in FAA Order 2150.3C Change 13 and…

Collins Aerospace has won orders from three undisclosed international airlines for its Helix main cabin seats on approximately 200 narrowbody aircraft. The deals cover Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family variants, with shipsets set for delivery aligned to aircraft schedules…

Thales has unveiled the TopStar Smart Receiver, a compact three-in-one device delivering positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) with robust anti-jamming protection for land forces. This ultra-small unit enables operations up to 30 times closer to jamming sources than conventional GPS…

Vista has taken delivery of its first Bombardier Global 8000, upgraded from a Global 7500, marking the start of a full fleet conversion. The private aviation group plans to upgrade all 18 aircraft at two per month, achieving the world’s…

Airbus launched its ‘We Build It Better’ (WBIB) program to inspire UK youth in science and technology, targeting future space pioneers. The initiative directly engages young people aged 11-18 to boost STEM participation amid growing UK space sector demands. WBIB…

Spirit Airlines confronts heightened liquidation risk in its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with a critical December 13, 2025, deadline for $100 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing potentially triggering an abrupt shutdown. U.S. competitors are preparing contingency plans to backfill Spirit’s…

Korean Air has completed its 42-month, KRW 110 billion ($76 million) lounge renovation program at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, debuting flagship Prestige and First Class lounges. The upgrades more than double total lounge space to 12,270 square meters and…

Vertical Aerospace has become the first non-US eVTOL developer to execute a two-way piloted transition flight, switching its full-scale tiltrotor aircraft from helicopter mode to wingborne cruise and back to vertical landing in one continuous operation. Chief Test Pilot Simon…

General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has entered a strategic partnership with SVP Aerospace, announced on April 16, 2026. The collaboration targets enhancements for the Do228 NXT aircraft, focusing on advanced communication systems. This partnership builds on GA-ATS’s ongoing modernization of…

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured orders from three international airlines for its new Helix main cabin seat on approximately 200 narrowbody aircraft. The deals cover Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family variants, with deliveries aligned to aircraft schedules…

Spirit Airlines risks liquidation as jet fuel prices surge past $4 per gallon amid the US-Iran conflict, potentially derailing its Chapter 11 reorganization plan. The ultra-low-cost carrier filed its latest restructuring proposal, aiming for an early summer 2026 exit after…

Veryon has launched Work Center and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) solutions, integrating them into its unified aviation maintenance suite to streamline MRO operations. These tools connect maintenance tracking, troubleshooting, technical publications, reliability, and execution through shared data and workflows, powered…

Boeing has secured a US$325 million contract for Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. The order bolsters the company’s defense portfolio amid steady demand for versatile rotorcraft. The deal involves multiple CH-47 Chinook units, critical for troop transport, cargo delivery, and special operations.…

Finnish deeptech firm Kelluu has secured €15 million in a Series A funding round led by the NATO Innovation Fund, marking the fund’s first investment in a Finnish company. The capital will scale its autonomous hydrogen-powered airship fleet for persistent…

Panasonic Avionics has won a major IFE MRO support contract with Air India for 74 aircraft, announced at AIX 2026. The deal covers Panasonic Technical Services’ Total Care Package for end-to-end maintenance of Astrova and X Series systems. This agreement…

Ramco Systems has successfully deployed its Aviation Suite at Korean Air’s Engine Maintenance Center, digitizing engine MRO operations and eliminating manual processes. Over 400 mechanics and engineers now use the Mechanic Anywhere mobile app for paperless workflows, delivering real-time data…

Daher has initiated a major U.S. aviation-sector hiring drive at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. Its talent acquisition team is conducting on-site interviews for current and future positions in aircraft manufacturing, logistics, and industrial services.…

Delta Air Lines has selected Airbus to equip its 20 incoming A350-1000s with the HBCplus high-bandwidth connectivity solution. This marks Delta as Airbus’ first North American customer for the linefit offering. Airbus will collaborate with Delta and Hughes to integrate…

The FAA and Pentagon have finalized an agreement authorizing high-energy laser counter-drone systems along the U.S. southern border, deeming them safe for nearby commercial flights with proper controls. This clearance resolves safety concerns from two February incidents near El Paso…

Raytheon, an RTX business, signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Patriot GEM-T interceptors to Ukraine, bolstering its combat-proven air defense capabilities against ballistic missile threats. The Netherlands awarded RTX a separate $627 million deal for Patriot radars, launchers, and…

Russia has delivered the first two Su-57E export-variant stealth fighters to an undisclosed foreign customer, with the aircraft now entering combat duty. United Aircraft Corporation Director General Vadim Badeka announced the handover, fueling widespread speculation that Algeria is the buyer.…

The UK government awarded Boeing Defence UK a three-year £879 million ($1.19 billion) contract on April 15, 2026, to maintain and support the British Army’s Apache attack helicopters and Royal Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. This deal consolidates both fleets…

American Airlines marks the 100th anniversary of its inaugural flight as a mail carrier on April 15, 1926, when a DH-4 biplane departed Chicago for St. Louis carrying a bag of U.S. mail. This historic scheduled service laid the foundation…

Look Up has announced the operational readiness of its SORASYS-1 radar following successful qualification testing. Located in the Monts-de-Randon region of Lozère at 1,200 meters elevation in southern France, the system now delivers high-precision tracking of low Earth orbit objects.…

Kepler Communications has secured an €18.6 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to build a demonstration satellite for HydRON Element 3, featuring optical communication terminals from Astrolight and other European partners. The award, announced at the Space Symposium…

The U.S. Army has named its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) the MV-75 Cheyenne II, honoring the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes. The designation was announced on April 15 at the 2026 Army Aviation Warfighting Summit in…

Delta Air Lines has appointed Colombian executive Diego Ospina as Director of Sales for South America to bolster its regional commercial development. Gabriela Cioccia expands her role to oversee sales in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, reporting to Ospina. These…

Embraer has named its top 10 suppliers of 2025 across key categories during the annual Embraer Suppliers Conference (ESC) in Brazil. The recognition underscores strong collaboration that drives operational efficiency amid production ramp-ups. Standouts include Aernnova (Spain) in Structures, F/LIST…

Sikorsky has introduced production-ready modular armed kits for Black Hawk helicopters, featuring a six-station weapons management suite. These kits enable rapid reconfiguration for assault, close air support, and other missions on the proven UH-60 airframe. The kits include two 7.62…

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has pitched a full merger with American Airlines to senior government officials, potentially forming the world’s largest airline by fleet size and available seat miles. The combined entity would operate nearly 2,000 aircraft across 10…

Executive Jet Support (EJS) has completed the acquisition of a CF6-powered Airbus A330-200 from KLM for disassembly. The aircraft, identified as MSN 682, marks EJS’s latest move into widebody teardown operations. This purchase aligns with KLM’s ongoing fleet modernization, which…

The U.S. Army has ordered six additional Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters under Lots 4 and 5 contracts valued at $461 million, bringing the total contracted aircraft to 18 in a rapid fielding initiative. This procurement accelerates modernization…

The UK has announced its largest drone aid package for Ukraine, pledging at least 120,000 unmanned aerial vehicles by year-end, including thousands of long-range strike, reconnaissance, logistics, and maritime drones. Deliveries of these battle-proven systems began this month, bolstering Ukraine’s…

Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture and supply high-precision landing gear components for high-rate commercial single-aisle aircraft programs. The deal integrates Jeh’s Hyderabad facility into Liebherr’s global manufacturing network, bolstering supply chain resilience for critical…

Peraton has appointed Justin R. Ciaccio as president of its National Aerospace Solutions (NAS) sector. He now oversees the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) transformative Brand New Air Traffic initiative. This leadership change positions Ciaccio to direct critical air traffic modernization…