IAT Leasing has added two WestJet-placed Boeing 737s to its portfolio through an acquisition from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The deal covers a 2009-vintage 737-800 and 737-700, both already on lease to the Canadian carrier. The transaction extends IAT’s in-service narrowbody…
Delta has returned to Hong Kong with a daily nonstop Los Angeles service launched on 6 June, putting the carrier back into a market it had left for nearly eight years. The route uses the Airbus A350-900 and a full…
Fraport has closed Terminal 2 at Frankfurt Airport for a full refurbishment, ending all passenger operations at the terminal as planned. Airlines have been moved to Terminal 3 while the operator begins a modernization programme that will run through the…
North Rhine-Westphalia will build an asylum border-processing centre at Düsseldorf Airport, with a permanent facility targeted for mid-2028 and a temporary solution in Ratingen set to start at the beginning of 2027. The site will handle so-called Asylgrenzverfahren under the…
Isar Aerospace has announced a €270 million Series D financing round alongside a new launch window for its Spectrum rocket, with operations from Andøya in Norway. The Munich-based launch company said the capital will support global expansion and serial production…
Saxony wants to place itself among the leading regions for space technology, with Economics Minister Dirk Panter saying the state aims to be at the forefront of the sector. The message comes as Saxony presents its aerospace and space industry…
Wizz Air will begin rolling out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027, making the Hungarian low-cost carrier one of the first ultra-low-cost airlines in Europe to commit to satellite internet for passengers. The airline said the programme will bring…
Daher has appointed Michel Denis as chief executive officer, with the change due to take effect on 1 July 2026. The French aerospace and industrial group said the appointment was made by its Board of Directors, chaired by Thibault Scaramanga.…
iRocket has won a U.S. Army contract worth up to $150 million to produce guided components that convert Hydra-70 rockets into laser-guided counter-drone interceptors. The award is tied to the Army’s effort to counter low-cost drone swarms with inexpensive, scalable…
Perth Airport has selected DXC Technology as master systems integrator for its new terminal development in Western Australia. The appointment gives DXC responsibility for the design, integration, testing and commissioning of more than 70 IT and operational systems across the…
Berlin governing mayor Kai Wegner said the defence industry is becoming more important in the Berlin-Brandenburg region’s aerospace strategy, as local leaders seek to expand the area’s role in aviation and space activity. The remarks came ahead of the opening…
A U.S. Navy surface drone helped rescue two U.S. Army soldiers after their AH-64 Apache helicopter went down in waters off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on 8 June 2026. The crew was recovered in about two hours and…
The European Space Agency has announced the ESA Skills Digital Twin Initiative, a project designed to map current and emerging skills gaps across the European space ecosystem. ESA is carrying out the work with the European House Ambrosetti Group, using…
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said the collapse of the Future Combat Air System was not surprising, after Germany and France decided to end the long-running sixth-generation fighter programme. He said the breakdown did not strain the German-French relationship,…
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a new-generation version of the Dornier 228 utility aircraft, ahead of its public debut at ILA Berlin 2026 in Germany. The aircraft has already completed its first flight and standard tests,…
Safran Electronics & Defense will invest nearly 50 million euros in Germany to expand its defence-equipment industrial footprint, relocating operations from Murr to Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg. The new site is due to become operational in early 2028. The project centres…
Air Canada has confirmed that Transport Canada imposed a monetary penalty on a former pilot who was found to have held the wrong certification while acting as a captain. The case centres on a pilot who had been promoted to…
Vertical Aerospace’s newest full-scale eVTOL prototype has completed its first piloted flight at the company’s UK Flight Test Centre. The flight took place on 9 June 2026 and signals the start of an expanded test campaign for the aircraft. The…
A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan has deployed with supporting personnel to the Cook Islands and Tonga for a multinational Pacific maritime surveillance mission under Operation Solania. The Australian Defence Department confirmed the deployment on 9 June 2026, describing…
Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos have signed an agreement to create Rebond, a joint venture that will develop a large sustainable aviation fuel plant in northern France. The project is planned for the port of Dunkirk and is aimed…
The Royal Australian Air Force has flown its C-27J Spartan on its first deployment to the Cook Islands under Operation Solania, supporting a multinational maritime surveillance mission aimed at detecting and deterring illegal fishing across the Pacific. The operation also…
IAT Leasing has acquired two 2009-vintage Boeing 737s that are leased to WestJet from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, expanding its narrowbody portfolio with mid-life aircraft already in commercial service. The transaction is a secondary-market acquisition rather than a new aircraft order,…
Mubea Aviation has secured a contract from Airbus Atlantic for the serial production and supply of CFRP composite structural components for the Airbus A350. The agreement was reported on 9 June 2026 and places Mubea Aviation in the A350 widebody…
Police are due to provide an update today on the case of a senior Air Canada pilot who was arrested on fraud charges after allegedly flying thousands of passengers on hundreds of flights without the required licence. The pilot has…
Safran Electronics & Defense will invest nearly €50 million in a new defense equipment facility in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, replacing its current site in Murr. The new plant is scheduled to enter service in early 2028. The project is designed to…
Germany’s defence industry is preparing a new Team Gen 6 fighter concept after France and Germany abandoned their joint FCAS/NGF effort in its current form, following an inability to bridge industrial and work-share disputes between Dassault Aviation and Airbus. The…
Kyrgyzstan’s airlines have been removed from the EU Air Safety List, clearing the way for direct flights to Europe once the decision is formalized. The move gives Asman Airlines, the state-owned carrier based at Manas International Airport in Bishkek, the…
A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, but both crew members were rescued alive and no fatalities were reported. The crew were recovered within about two hours and were later described as being…
Vertical Aerospace has completed the first piloted flight of its latest full-scale prototype at its Flight Test Centre in the UK. The flight took place at 8:49 BST on 5 June 2026 and was flown by test pilot Paul Stone.…
Air Canada has resumed direct service between Budapest and Toronto for the 2026 summer season, restoring the long-haul link on 6 June and operating it five times a week until 24 October. The route connects Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport…
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT at a rollout ceremony in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, presenting the aircraft as the next generation of the long-running Dornier 228 platform. The aircraft made its first public appearance at the company’s facility…
ITA Airways is considering a new direct route between Rome and Caracas, with chief executive Jörg Eberhart saying a launch could come in the coming winter. The airline has not confirmed a final schedule, but the plan has moved into…
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crashed in the sea near the Strait of Hormuz on 8 June, but both crew members were rescued, according to U.S. and media reports. U.S. Central Command said the incident was under investigation and did…
Aerius Leasing has completed its first purchase and leaseback transaction involving a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, acquired from Weststar Aviation Services and placed with PT Weststar Aviation Indonesia. The aircraft will be operated in support of ENI’s offshore oil and gas…
Vertical Aerospace’s latest full-scale VX4 prototype has completed its first piloted flight at the company’s Flight Test Centre in the UK. The aircraft was flown by Vertical Test Pilot Paul Stone at 8:49 BST on 5 June 2026. The company…
Safran Electronics & Defense will invest nearly €50 million in a new defense equipment facility in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, after announcing plans on 9 June 2026. The French group said the project will expand its industrial base in Germany and support…
German industry is preparing a Team Gen 6 fighter plan after reporting that the Franco-German Future Combat Air System has effectively collapsed, with Germany and France said to have abandoned the New Generation Fighter element of the programme. The development…
Kyrgyzstan’s state-owned Asman Airlines is planning flights to Europe after the European Union removed all carriers certified in Kyrgyzstan from its aviation safety blacklist on 8 June 2026. The move clears the way for direct services to and from EU…
airBaltic has reported its strongest May on record, carrying 466,500 passengers across its network in May 2026. The Latvian carrier said the monthly total marked the highest May performance in its history. The airline operated 4,407 flights during the month…
GAC-backed GOVY Technology has rolled out the first production example of its AirCab eVTOL aircraft, according to reports published on 8 June. The aircraft has moved from development into manufacturing, with commercial passenger operations still targeted for 2027. Yicai said…
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a new-generation German-built multirole aircraft derived from the Dornier 228 family. The aircraft is being shown publicly for the first time at ILA Berlin 2026. The company says the Do228 NXT…
Wizz Air has announced plans to equip its fleet with Starlink-based onboard internet, with the rollout due to begin in 2027. The airline said on 8 June that the service will make it the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to commit…
United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby has said a full merger with American Airlines now looks unlikely after American refused to engage with his approach. Kirby said the carrier remains open to buying specific airport assets, including slots and gates,…
Horizon Aircraft has appointed veteran aerospace engineer Richard Alexander as chief engineer of certified programs, adding a senior technical lead to its hybrid-electric eVTOL effort. The company said the appointment was announced on 4 June 2026 from Toronto, Ontario. New…
Airbus is delaying deliveries of A321XLR aircraft to IndiGo after supply-chain disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict slowed production and handover schedules, according to a report on 5 June 2026. The Indian carrier is now unlikely to receive all…
ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is expanding its Falcon 7X maintenance capability at its Sydney facility, with Falcon 7X C-checks scheduled to begin from October 2026. The move will extend the company’s support for Dassault’s long-range business jet at its Australian…
Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos have signed an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture aimed at developing a sustainable aviation fuel production project in France. The planned plant would be located at the Port of Dunkirk in northern…
EU member states and the European Parliament have still not reached a final compromise on the reform of EU passenger rights, leaving the long-running overhaul of compensation rules in limbo. Negotiators are now heading into the decisive phase, with a…
Spain has approved Turkish Airlines’ acquisition of a minority stake in Air Europa, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the deal. Turkish Airlines said the investment agreement has already been signed after its binding offer was accepted. The planned investment…
Etihad Airways and TAROM have signed a codeshare agreement, according to a report published by aeroTELEGRAPH on 9 June 2026. The deal links the Abu Dhabi-based carrier with Romania’s national airline through a commercial partnership that should broaden network connectivity…