Northrop Grumman has partnered with small-satellite manufacturer Apex to support development of space-based interceptors for the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense architecture, with the partnership first detailed on 30 May 2026. The tie-up links a major defense prime already under…
On 21 May 2026, Donald Trump publicly detailed a concept for a new White House ballroom whose roof would function as a high-capacity drone port integrated into a hardened security complex beneath the presidential residence. The project, presented as being…
Thompson Aero Seating is showcasing its VantageXL business class seat configured for Lufthansa Group leisure carrier Discover Airlines at the RedCabin Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit, with the announcement dated 1 June 2026. The event places Discover’s forthcoming long-haul business class…
Boeing has validated the stealth performance of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft through radar cross section testing conducted on a single aircraft in Brisbane. The June 1 announcement marks a further step in the programme’s progression from autonomous…
Boeing has formally validated the stealth performance of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, announcing completion of radar testing in a company test chamber in Brisbane, Queensland, on 1 June 2026. The campaign confirmed the aircraft’s low radar detectability…
Boeing has validated the stealth performance of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft through radar testing in its own facilities, marking a key survivability milestone disclosed on 29 May 2026. The company used a dedicated radar test chamber to…
South Korean start-up SUM Air has adopted Swiss AviationSoftware’s AMOS maintenance and engineering platform as its digital backbone ahead of fleet expansion. The implementation was completed in April 2026 and supports the airline’s first aircraft delivery and initial operations. Swiss-AS…
Boeing has formally validated the stealth performance of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat following dedicated Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing, disclosed in an official release dated 29 May 2026. The campaign measured and confirmed the aircraft’s low‑observable characteristics against program objectives,…
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have adjusted Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine acquisition path and launched a new undersea systems project under AUKUS, following announcements on 30 May 2026 at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The partners confirmed that…
SITA has announced the acquisition of Big Blue Analytics, the developer of the OCC Assistant Manager, or OCCam, disruption-optimization platform, in a move aimed at extending AI-based disruption recovery tools to airlines worldwide. The announcement was made on 1 June…
Honeywell has formally unveiled the post-separation brand identities for its automation and aerospace activities, which will operate as Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace following the planned spin-off of the aerospace business on 29 June 2026. The move confirms the creation…
Titan Aviation Leasing, an Atlas Air Worldwide company, and Bain Capital have completed the sale of one Boeing 767-300ERF freighter to Cargo Aircraft Management, the leasing subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group. The transaction was announced on 29 May 2026…
SUM Air has chosen AMOS as its digital maintenance and engineering platform, with the announcement dated 28 May 2026. Swiss-AS identified the South Korean start-up as the fourth airline in South Korea to implement the system. The move is tied…
Boeing has formally validated the stealth performance of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat following a dedicated test and demonstration campaign conducted with the Royal Australian Air Force, announced on 29 May 2026. The milestone marks a further maturation of the collaborative…
AUKUS partners Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom have revised the nuclear-powered attack submarine acquisition pathway, confirming at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on 30 May 2026 that Canberra will receive only in-service Virginia-class boats from the US…
SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, developer of the OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam) operational disruption optimisation platform, in a deal announced on 1 June 2026. The move brings an in-service, AI-enabled decision-support tool into SITA’s portfolio for airline operations control…
Honeywell has unveiled new brand identities for its automation and aerospace activities, ahead of the planned separation of its aerospace business into a standalone listed company on 29 June 2026. The industrial group will retain its core automation activities under…
On 28 May 2026, Leonardo announced that the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two C-27J Spartan Next Generation tactical transport aircraft under the European SAFE (Security Action for Europe) instrument. The first delivery from this contract is scheduled…
Vietjet and Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) signed a cooperation agreement on 28 May 2026 in Bangkok to develop a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport. The facility is intended to support Vietjet’s…
On 28 May 2026 in Bangkok, Vietjet and Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) signed a cooperation agreement to develop an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) technical center at U-Tapao International Airport. The accord was concluded during the official…
Titan Aviation Leasing completed the sale of one Boeing 767-300ERF, MSN 33768, to Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc. on 29 May 2026 in Dublin. The aircraft is now moving from Titan’s mid-life cargo portfolio into ATSG’s freighter leasing platform, a transfer…
WestJet has launched a leadership transition at the top of its airline division, confirming on 28 May 2026 the planned retirement of Diederik Pen, Group Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, with his departure anticipated no…
Textron has increased its flight test capacity to accelerate development and certification schedules across its aviation portfolio, with the move detailed in an AviTrader article dated 1 June 2026. The initiative focuses on scaling up resources dedicated to flight testing,…
Sweden will donate up to 16 Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighters to Ukraine and has opened negotiations for an initial Ukrainian purchase of up to 20 Gripen E/F aircraft, following a joint announcement in Uppsala on 28 May 2026.…
Hensoldt reported a marked improvement in cash generation in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by higher customer advances tied to faster procurement processes in Germany. The defense electronics group said the stronger cash inflow came alongside a record…
Paraguayan regional carrier Paranair has been sold to a group of Canadian and Bolivian investors, marking a significant shift in the airline’s ownership structure and ending the control previously exercised by shareholders linked to the Copa group and other historical…
Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two C-27J Spartan Next Generation tactical transport aircraft from Leonardo, in a move that expands the country’s existing C-27J fleet. The order, announced on 29 May 2026, covers aircraft configured for transport, population…
A Eurowings Airbus A320 encountered severe wake turbulence from an Airbus A380 while cruising over Bosnia-Herzegovina near Sarajevo on May 30, 2026. The aircraft was flying at around flight level 390 when it passed through the A380’s wake vortices, triggering…
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…