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…
Starlux Airlines plans to add nonstop flights from Taipei Taoyuan to Zurich and Barcelona as part of its next phase of long-haul expansion toward Europe, Australia–New Zealand and North America. The projects were outlined by chairman Chang Kuo-wei during the…
Thunderstorms on 30 May 2026 significantly disrupted evening operations at Brussels Airport, causing delays of up to two hours on some flights. Convective weather in the vicinity of the airfield led to temporary interruptions and slowdowns in ground activities for…
Flight operations at Munich Airport were halted for about one hour on Saturday morning, 30 May 2026, after pilots reported a suspected drone in the airport’s airspace. All takeoffs and landings were suspended shortly after 09:00 local time as a…
Namibian air accident investigators are continuing their work into the crash of a Cessna 210 tourist aircraft that killed four people, including three German nationals linked to the Schwarz Group. The small single-engine aircraft, operated by local company Desert Air,…
Zurich Airport has entered a decisive phase in its long-debated runway extension project, with final planning documents for runways 28 and 32 now formally filed and available for public consultation until 30 June 2026. The project provides for an extension…
Vietjet and Thailand have announced a partnership to develop a technical maintenance, repair and overhaul center at U-Tapao airport, in a move tied to the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor aviation strategy. The project is designed to support Vietjet’s operations, improve…
Paraguayan airline Paranair has transferred 100% of its share capital to two foreign investors, one based in Canada and the other in Bolivia. The change of control was announced on 29 May 2026 as part of a full sale of…
Canada has selected Thales’ S2087 towed low-frequency sonar for its future River-class destroyers, a move that confirms a major anti-submarine warfare change for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next surface combatants. The contract was awarded by Lockheed Martin Canada to Thales…
Certification Center Canada (CCC) and UK-based Surrey Sensors are jointly developing a new generation of micro air data sensors intended to improve the reliability of airspeed and altitude measurements compared with conventional pitot-static systems. The project focuses on miniature MEMS-type…
US-based investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is in the early stages of examining a possible offer for British low-cost carrier easyJet, following recent market speculation about a potential transaction. Castlelake stated that it is “in the early stages of…
US operator Airshare is upgrading its entire Embraer Phenom 300 fleet with the Gogo Galileo HDX satellite connectivity system, marking a new phase in a long-standing relationship between the two companies. Installations are scheduled to begin this month at Airshare’s…
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a contract worth about $4.16 billion to design, build and deploy a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation dedicated to airborne target tracking. Managed by Space Systems Command, the program covers spacecraft development, payload integration,…
JetBlue has announced its intent to launch a new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Maiquetía, marking the carrier’s first route to Venezuela. The proposed service remains subject to government approval…
NorSAF has signed a permanent licensing agreement with KBR to deploy PureSAF technology for a planned sustainable aviation fuel plant in Latvia. The project is being presented as Europe’s first commercial-scale facility capable of producing 100% drop-in SAF and eSAF.…
Aviation’s fuel shock has become a broader industry test in 2026, with rising jet fuel prices, supply tensions and the risk of rationing forcing airlines to cut capacity and accelerate plans for alternative fuels. The disruption is sharpening pressure on…
Three Chinese taikonauts from the Shenzhou-20 mission have landed safely in the Dongfeng landing zone in Inner Mongolia, concluding an extended stay aboard the Tiangong space station after damage was found on their original return vehicle. The crew — Chen…
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) will partner with the AIN FBO Awards & Gala 2026 to present a dedicated FBO Sustainability Award, strengthening the focus on environmental performance in the business aviation services sector. The award will recognize fixed-base…
SWISS has decided to dismantle two Airbus A220-100s, HB-JBD and HB-JBC, and use them as a source of spare parts to support its remaining fleet. The aircraft are stored near Toulouse and will not return to commercial service. The move…
The US Federal Aviation Administration no longer expects to grant type certification for the Boeing 777-9 in 2026, further delaying the entry into service of the 777X family’s launch variant. The shift confirms that regulatory approval will extend beyond next…
The twelfth edition of the OpenDay MAD spotters event is being held at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, bringing together 150 accredited aviation photographers for a full day of supervised airside access. The 2026 OpenDay MAD takes place on 29 May…
Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas will launch a new non-stop route between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (GIG) and New York–JFK, with the start of operations scheduled for 8 July 2026. The service is announced as the airline’s first long-haul route…
The Czech Republic has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of 11 H145 helicopters for its Ministry of the Interior, in a move aimed at modernizing the country’s multi-mission rotary-wing fleet. The order covers the latest five-blade…