US investment firm Castlelake has entered the early stages of considering a possible takeover offer for British low-cost carrier easyJet, reviving speculation about a potential exit of another major group from the London Stock Exchange. Castlelake has stated it is…
US alternative investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is in the early stages of considering a possible takeover offer for easyJet, formally opening a regulated review period under UK takeover rules. In a statement dated May 29, 2026, Castlelake said…
Horizon Air has introduced a new Toy Story 5 special livery on an Embraer 175, expanding the portfolio of Disney-themed aircraft operated under the Alaska Airlines brand. The aircraft, registered N659QX, was unveiled at Portland International Airport during an event…
Yusen Logistics has announced the deployment of cargo.one’s AI-powered sales platform across its global air freight operations, in a move aimed at centralizing pricing, quotation and booking processes. The agreement, dated May 26, 2026, covers both sales and procurement activities…
An explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, about 150 km south of Seoul, killed at least five employees and left at least two others seriously injured on the morning of May 31, 2026. The plant is involved in…
Lufthansa is facing significant disruption to its flight operations after severe thunderstorms over the weekend affected major hubs in Germany, including Frankfurt and Munich. The weather system forced temporary suspensions and reductions in movements, triggering delays, cancellations and diversions across…
American Airlines will install Starlink internet service from SpaceX on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft, starting in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout will cover domestic flights and short-haul international routes, marking a new step in the carrier’s in-flight…
Alaska Airlines unveiled a new Toy Story 5-themed livery on a Horizon Air Embraer 175 at Portland International Airport on May 29, marking the regional carrier’s 45th anniversary campaign and the tenth Disney-themed aircraft in the Alaska-Horizon fleet. The aircraft,…
SpaceX is scaling back expectations for its planned initial public offering, particularly regarding timing and valuation, after initial market enthusiasm for a rapid and record‑size listing. The operation remains focused largely on the Starlink satellite broadband activity, which is expected…
ANA Holdings has invested in Japanese start-up Phoxter Corporation through its corporate venture vehicle ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P., targeting wider automation of aviation operations, particularly in cargo logistics and ground handling. Phoxter develops automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and orchestration…
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350-1000, further expanding the carrier’s long-haul widebody fleet and supporting its transpacific growth strategy. The aircraft arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on 30 May 2026, following the introduction of the…
A United Airlines flight experienced a serious in-flight disturbance when a passenger attempted to enter the cockpit during the landing phase into Newark Liberty International Airport. According to initial reports, the incident occurred on a Saturday evening as the aircraft…
Vietjet has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Thai side to develop a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) technical center at U-Tapao International Airport, in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The project is framed as part of the national EEC…
The Belgian federal government has decided to raise the national air passenger tax again in the coming years, with a major step-up scheduled from 2027. The measure applies to all passengers departing from Belgian airports and follows an initial introduction…
New Zealand’s 2026 national budget, presented on 28 May 2026 by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, provides an increase of about 6 percent in defence spending, bringing combined allocations for the New Zealand Defence Force and intelligence agencies to roughly NZD…
GOL has opened ticket sales for its Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York JFK nonstop service for the 2027 season, with operations scheduled to begin on March 28, 2027. The route is set to operate three times a…
ST Engineering has appointed Jeffrey Lam as Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer, with effect from June 1, 2026. The appointment was announced on May 28, 2026, and marks the reactivation of a position that had been vacant for several years.…
SpaceX has secured a package of US Space Force contracts with a cumulative ceiling value of up to 6.45 billion dollars to supply satellites for the space layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The awards are structured as…
ABL Aviation has delivered a fifth aircraft to Copa Airlines under an ongoing eight-aircraft mandate, with the latest handover completed on 21 May 2026. The newly delivered aircraft is a Boeing 737-8 MAX, placed with Copa Airlines as part of…
Vietjet and Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) have signed an agreement to develop a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) technical center at U-Tapao airport, formalizing a new industrial cooperation framework announced on 28 May 2026. The planned facility at…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported on 29 May 2026 that general aviation deliveries in the first quarter of 2026 showed a mixed performance across segments, with piston airplanes increasing while turboprop and business jet shipments declined, and the…
Liebherr-Aerospace and Loong Air have signed a maintenance agreement for heat transfer equipment on the airline’s Airbus A320ceo/neo fleet. The long-term arrangement covers major repair and re-coring services, with the re-coring work, including full matrix replacement, to be carried out…
ST Engineering has appointed Jeffrey Lam as Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 June 2026, following an announcement dated 28 May 2026. Lam currently serves as Group Chief Operating Officer (Operations Excellence) and President, Commercial Aerospace, roles…
Sopra Steria has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Manufacturing Engineering business of Daher Industrial Services in a move aimed at reinforcing its aerospace engineering capabilities. The proposed transaction, announced on 28 May 2026, targets Daher Industrial Services’ Manufacturing…
Lufthansa is significantly increasing the number of long haul services equipped with its Allegris cabin from Frankfurt for the summer 2026 schedule, following the full operational entry into service of the Allegris Business Class on Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The first…
A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Spain’s Canary Islands returned to its departure airport on 30 May 2026 after the crew received a threatening message transmitted via Bluetooth by an unidentified passenger device. The flight crew…
General aviation aircraft deliveries posted a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, according to shipment statistics released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on 29 May. The association’s latest data show diverging trends between key fixed-wing segments,…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported a modest overall increase in general aviation aircraft deliveries in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, while helicopter volumes declined in both piston and turbine segments.…
General aviation deliveries in the first quarter of 2026 showed a mixed picture, with strong growth in business jets and high-end turboprops offset by weaker helicopter activity. The industry delivered around 667 aircraft worth approximately $6.85 billion, representing an increase…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported a quarter of contrasting trends in its first-quarter 2026 aircraft shipment and billing data, released on 29 May and analyzed by AIN. While overall billings for general aviation aircraft remained robust, deliveries moved…
Canada has begun detailed discussions and formal negotiations with Saab as the preferred supplier for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability, based on the GlobalEye system. The announcement was made on 27 May…
SpaceX has secured a contract valued at about 6.45 billion dollars to develop the space layer of the US Golden Dome missile defense programme, positioning the company at the core of the system’s orbital communications and sensing architecture. The deal,…
General aviation manufacturers recorded a mixed start to 2026, with aircraft delivery volumes and billings showing both gains and declines across segments, according to the latest first-quarter shipment and billing report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). GAMA reported…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association reported 877 civil aircraft shipments worldwide in the first quarter of 2026, with total billings of about $6.85 billion. The group said airplane shipments reached 667 units, generating about $6.07 billion, while helicopter shipments totaled…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported mixed trends in global general aviation aircraft deliveries and billings for the first quarter of 2026, with performance varying significantly by segment. In its “First Quarter 2026 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing…
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its first quarter 2026 aircraft shipment and billing report on 29 May 2026, highlighting a diverging trend between fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Business jet deliveries rose by about 15% year-on-year in the first…
United Airlines flight UA2005 from Chicago O’Hare to Minneapolis–St Paul diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on the evening of Friday 29 May 2026 due to a security concern involving an unruly passenger, before continuing to its destination later that night. The…
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) first-quarter 2026 data released on 29 May show business jets and high-end turboprops lifting overall general aviation aircraft billings, while helicopter deliveries declined. In the three months to 31 March 2026, business jet shipments rose…
Belgium’s new De Wever government plans a fresh increase in the federal air passenger tax, moving to a uniform levy of €10 per departing passenger from 2027 and €11 from 2029, prompting sharp criticism from airlines including Ryanair. The measure,…
New Zealand’s Budget 2026, presented to Parliament on 28 May 2026, increases defence spending for fiscal year 2026/27 by an estimated 6% to 9%, signalling a gradual build-up of military capabilities with implications for naval, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets.…
GOL Linhas Aéreas has opened sales for its direct Rio de Janeiro-Galeão to New York JFK service for the 2027 season. The airline said the 2027 tickets are available for travel from 28 March 2027, with three weekly round trips.…
Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas will launch a new nonstop route between Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport (GIG) and New York John F. Kennedy (JFK), with operations scheduled to begin on 8 July 2026. The airline formally announced the…
Italy has launched a new experimental protocol that uses the three-masted training ship Amerigo Vespucci as a real-world analogue to study the physical and psychological stresses of long-duration space missions. The initiative, detailed in an article published on 31 May…
Vietjet has announced a new cooperation with Thai authorities to develop a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport, in a move intended to support the carrier’s fast-growing operations in Thailand and strengthen the country’s role…
US investment fund Castlelake is examining a possible takeover offer for UK low-cost carrier EasyJet in a move that could value the airline at around £3 billion. Castlelake confirmed on 29 May 2026 that it is considering an offer for…
Liebherr-Aerospace has signed a long-term maintenance agreement with Chinese carrier Loong Air covering heat transfer equipment installed on the airline’s Airbus A320ceo/neo fleet, the company announced on 29 May 2026. Under the service agreement, Liebherr-Aerospace will provide major repair work…
ABL Aviation has delivered a fifth aircraft to Copa Airlines under an ongoing eight-aircraft mandate, further expanding the Panamanian carrier’s single-aisle fleet. The transaction involves a Boeing 737-800 powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, handed over in Panama City, Panama. This fifth…
Pratt & Whitney has begun producing and procuring parts for its XA103 adaptive engine demonstrator, marking a transition from an entirely digital development phase to physical hardware for the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program. The RTX…
Blue Origin received its first National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task order for a National Reconnaissance Office mission on May 28, 2026, only hours before a New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape…
United Airlines flight UA2005 from Chicago O’Hare to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on the evening of May 29, 2026, after a disruptive passenger incident on board. The Boeing 737-900 landed without further incident at Dane County Regional Airport at…