Certification and initial deliveries of the Yakovlev MC-21-310 have been delayed until no earlier than 2027, according to Rostec chief executive Sergei Chemezov. Speaking during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Chemezov reported that about one-third of the aircrafts certification…
The US Senate has unanimously passed the Maverick Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preserving three retired F-14 Tomcat aircraft and potentially restoring one to flying condition. Sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and cosponsored by Sen.…
Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft in April, bringing its total for the first four months of 2026 to 181 jets. This represents a 2.7% decline from the 186 aircraft handed over in the same period of 2025, according to the…
Embraer reported record first-quarter revenue of $1.4 billion for 2026, a 31% increase from $1.1 billion in the same period of 2025. The company attributed the growth to strong performances in its Defense and Security and Commercial Aviation segments. Defense…
Sevilla, Spain, prepares to host the eighth edition of the Aerospace & Defense Meetings (ADM Sevilla) from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Fibes exhibition center. This leading B2B matchmaking event targets the aerospace and defense supply chains, linking…
The Trump administration has released a batch of previously unseen files and videos documenting unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs, as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE) program. The initial disclosure includes…
Scientists at the University of Arizona have demonstrated that drones equipped with ground-penetrating radar can map buried glaciers on Earth, providing a potential method for locating accessible water ice on Mars. The research, published March 24 in the Journal of…
LATAM Airlines Group reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results but lowered its full-year guidance due to surging jet fuel prices. Net income rose 62% to $576 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $342.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 37% to $1.3 billion. The…
Indonesia has signed an agreement to acquire 12 Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft from Turkish manufacturer Baykar, marking the drone’s first export sale. The deal, announced at the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul on May 6, involves Indonesian defense holding…
Air Astana Group recorded a 13.2% revenue increase to $331 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, amid aviation industry challenges including the Gulf conflict. The carrier reallocated capacity to adapt to shifting demand, resulting in a 3.0%…
Embraer reported US$1.4467 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, a 31% increase from the prior year and the highest first-quarter total in company history. The result stemmed from growth across segments, with Defense & Security revenue rising…
EirTrade Aviation, a Dublin-based aviation asset management and trading company, has promoted Eoin Doherty to lead its pricing division. Doherty, previously serving as vice president of pricing and asset manager, now holds the title of pricing director, according to the…
Singapore Airlines is set to launch flights to Madrid while increasing frequencies on multiple European routes, according to recent announcements and booking data. The carrier currently offers no direct service from Singapore Changi to Madrid Barajas, with all flights requiring…
The A400M fleet of Spain’s Ejército del Aire y del Espacio, based at Ala 31 in Zaragoza, has accumulated 15,000 flight hours. Operating from the Base Aérea de Zaragoza, these hours reflect extensive use in sustaining national air operations, including…
The first production Boeing 777-9 completed its initial flight, advancing toward certification and delivery to launch customer Lufthansa. The aircraft lifted off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, marking a key step in the program’s test campaign. This flight follows…
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has declared the KF-21 Boramae fully combat suitable, completing nearly three years of evaluation since a provisional assessment in May 2023. The announcement on May 7, 2026, confirms that the KF-21 Block I,…
Embraer achieved record revenues of 1.400 million dollars in the first quarter of 2026, marking the highest figure in the companys history. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer also reported a net profit of 112.3 million dollars for the period, more than…
Satair, an Airbus Services company, has relocated its head office to a 7,900-square-meter space in the Public building in Ørestad, Copenhagen. The move, completed on May 5, 2026, supports the companys global expansion and aviation aftermarket operations. Separately, Satair signed…
The aviation sector faces ongoing supply chain challenges from geopolitical tensions, lingering pandemic effects, and natural disasters, prompting manufacturers to adopt targeted strategies for resilience. Aerospace companies are embracing agile supply chains and digital technologies to meet rising post-pandemic demand.…
Jet Aviation has delivered the first Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to the French Navy, marking the initial handover under a leasing contract for three jets. The aircraft, registered F-HJAH, bears markings of the newly formed Escadrille 57S squadron and serves as…
The Emirates Group, which includes Emirates airline and dnata, announced a 20-week salary bonus for its employees following record financial results for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Dubai-based company reported a profit before tax of Dh24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion), a…
Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, achieved its strongest first-quarter performance in company history, posting revenue of US$1.4 billion and a 31% year-over-year increase. The results reflect robust demand across its commercial aviation, executive jets, and defense segments. Executives attributed the…
Ukraine and Sweden are advancing toward a major defense agreement for Saab Gripen fighter jets, with officials indicating a potential signing within months. Recent talks in Stockholm between defense ministers from both nations covered financing, training, industrial capacity, and delivery…
StandardAero, a provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, has acquired Unified Turbines, LLC in an all-cash transaction. The deal marks StandardAero’s 14th acquisition since 2015 and its eighth in the component repair services segment. Unified Turbines specializes in repair capabilities…
ACIA Aero Leasing has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft with Braathens Regional Airlines. The deal increases ACIA’s leased fleet with Braathens to three aircraft and brings its total ATR fleet to 38. The transaction follows…
Singapore Airlines will resume flights to Madrid starting October 26, returning to the Spanish capital after an absence since 2004. The carrier will operate five weekly frequencies with a stop in Barcelona, using Airbus A350-900LH aircraft configured with 42 business…
Bucher Leichtbau has finished an extensive refurbishment program for aircraft galleys across the Lufthansa Group fleet, focusing on the Airbus A320 family. The project involved upgrading galleys in multiple aircraft, extending their service life as part of Lufthansa’s ongoing cabin…
Aviation logistics operators are increasingly relying on advanced data analytics and strategic partnerships to manage multifaceted revenue streams across passenger flights, cargo, and ancillary services. Airlines optimize cargo revenue by diversifying shipping routes through collaborations between freight forwarders and carriers.…
Horizon Aircraft has raised $20 million to speed up development of its hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The funding will support advancement of the company’s Cavorite X7, a 7-seat eVTOL designed for regional air mobility. The investment comes at…
A French court has convicted two passengers who disrupted a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza, forcing the aircraft to divert to Toulouse. The Toulouse Criminal Court found the individuals guilty of abusive behavior toward fellow passengers and failing…
Regional aircraft lessor ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale and leaseback deal for two ATR 72-600 aircraft with Braathens Regional Airlines. The transaction involves the two aircraft, which operate regional routes in Sweden and northern Europe on behalf of…
Greek authorities are nearing a final decision on acquiring Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft through an intergovernmental agreement with Portugal, aiming to replace aging C-130H Hercules planes. Media reports indicate the purchase could involve an initial batch of three C-390s,…
Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced Pharma Passive FlexTemp, a new service for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products that handles dual temperature requirements in a single operation. The company describes it as the first such solution in the air freight industry. Available…
The U.S. Air Force has returned a retired B-1B Lancer bomber to active service after pulling it from storage at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. The aircraft, tail number 86-0115, was…
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the companion bill to the Maverick Act of 2026, introduced by Congressman Abraham Hamadeh in the House, to preserve the last three F-14 Tomcats for public display and educational purposes. The legislation creates a…
Bird Aviation has signed a three-year contract with KM Malta Airlines to perform heavy maintenance on the Maltese carrier’s fleet. The agreement, effective immediately, covers base maintenance tasks such as C-checks and scheduled work at Bird Aviation’s facilities in Larnaca,…
The U.S. Air Force has approved Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer for low-rate initial production following a Milestone C decision on April 23. The approval includes a $219 million contract for the first 14 aircraft, along with spares, support…
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, have arrived at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, Japan. The deployment involves two squadrons operating…
Boeing is in discussions with Chinese airlines for a potential order of up to 600 aircraft, including as many as 500 737 MAX narrowbody jets and about 100 widebody aircraft from the 787 Dreamliner and 777X families. The deal, which…
Paris, May 6, 2025 – The French aerospace industry achieved total sales of €77.7 billion in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, surpassing pre-Covid levels according to data released by the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS). Civil aeronautics drove 74%…
The Spanish consortium SATNUS has completed the fourth flight demonstration campaign for Pillar 3 of the Next Generation Weapon System/Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) program at INTA-CEDEA facilities. The effort verified the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUT) software, led by SATNUS in…
The Emirates Group reported record financial results for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with profit before tax reaching AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion), a 7% increase from the previous year and a profit margin of 16.2%. Revenue grew…
Avianca Cargo transported 42% of all Colombian flowers exported to the United States during the 2026 Mother’s Day season, according to company figures. The carrier moved 330 million stems, equivalent to more than 21,000 tons, across over 330 flights. This…
Israel Aerospace Industries has advanced its Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion program into the flight testing phase with its first aircraft. The company recently completed the door cutting milestone on the A330-300BDSF, a key step that enables installation of a main…
Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has extended its agreement with SkyUp Airlines to provide aviation fuel supply services at multiple Baltic airports. The renewed contract covers into-plane fueling at Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia and Tallinn International Airport (TLL) in…
ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale and leaseback transaction for two ATR72-600 aircraft operating with Braathens Regional Airlines. The deal involves regional passenger aircraft that Braathens continues to deploy in its network. Braathens Regional Airlines, based in Sweden, operates…
French launch provider Sirius Space Services has acquired Enerflux, an automotive equipment manufacturer, marking its third such purchase in just over a year. The deal follows the company’s acquisitions of the SERM machining group in Coudray-Montceaux, Essonne, in June 2025,…
The European Commission has ruled that rising jet fuel prices do not qualify as extraordinary circumstances under passenger rights regulation EC 261/2004, entitling travelers to compensation for cancellations caused by high costs. Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas clarified the distinction during…
ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale and leaseback transaction for an ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft with Braathens Regional Airlines. The deal involves a 72-seat ATR 72-600, which ACIA delivered to Braathens in early April 2025. The aircraft operates on…
Norse Atlantic Airways has accelerated its Project Falcon cost-saving program, targeting annual reductions of $40-50 million. The initiative, launched last year, now aims to deliver approximately 80% of these savings through accelerated measures, including a shift to combined ACMI leasing…