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…
Singapore Airlines low-cost carrier Scoot has ordered 11 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, consisting of five firm orders and six options converted from a 2014 agreement. Deliveries will begin in 2028, with all jets powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared…
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has ordered up to 11 Airbus A320neo aircraft, expanding its narrowbody fleet amid ongoing renewal efforts. The order forms part of Scoots broader acquisition strategy, which initially included 39 A320neos placed by predecessor Tigerair in 2014,…
The US State Department has approved a potential $150 million Foreign Military Sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines. The package, notified to Congress on May 5, includes aircraft, spare parts, Bell 505 Veris flight simulators,…
Vueling has stated it anticipates no interruptions in aviation fuel supply during the summer season amid rising jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict. The Spanish low-cost carrier, part of the IAG group, assured customers that its summer…
Rionegro MRO, based in Rionegro, Colombia, has implemented the AMOS maintenance software system and gone live with it. The facility becomes the first pure maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operator in the Americas to adopt the platform. The implementation supports…
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the primary structural phase on its first Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion. The aircraft has been removed from jacks and now moves to ground and flight testing, with a first flight expected in coming weeks and…
Iberia has reached the 80th anniversary of its Madrid-London route, which began in 1946 as the airline’s second international destination after Lisbon. The initial service operated from London’s Croydon Airport with two weekly flights using DC-3 aircraft that carried 21…
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas will temporarily suspend its operations in Colombia starting June 2, 2026, citing high operational costs and a surge in aviation fuel prices. The Spanish carrier pointed to a global increase in fuel costs, doubled in some…
Singapore Airlines low-cost carrier Scoot has ordered five Airbus A320neo family aircraft and exercised options for six more, increasing its total orderbook for the series to 20 aircraft. The narrowbody jets, powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines, are…
Avora Aviation FZCO has delivered an Airbus A321 aircraft to Sky Vision Airlines, expanding the Egyptian carrier’s cargo fleet. The transaction involves MSN 5931, a 2014-vintage A320 that Avora acquired from Avia Quest Ltd in January 2026. This aircraft is…
Argentina’s Andes Líneas Aéreas has exited its preventive bankruptcy process following a court-homologated agreement with creditors. The Juzgado Nacional de Primera Instancia en lo Comercial N° 28 approved the deal, published in the Boletín Oficial on May 4, ending proceedings…
Lufthansa Technik reported continued revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026, navigating challenges from supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, and geopolitical uncertainty. The company, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, faced profitability pressures despite…
DARPA and Northrop Grumman have started flight testing the XRQ-73, an experimental hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft developed under the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) program. The first flight occurred in April 2026 at Edwards Air Force Base in California,…
AirAsia X has ordered 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, all equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines from RTX. Deliveries will begin in 2028, accompanied by a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement for engine maintenance. The order covers the single-aisle A220,…
Malaysia-based AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, the largest single order in the program’s history. The deal, valued at about $19 billion at list prices, includes options for an additional 150 aircraft. Airbus announced the…
HAECO has entered into an agreement with Safran to provide maintenance support for primary and secondary hydraulic flight controls on Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft. The company established dedicated component maintenance capabilities for these systems at its Xiamen facility to…
ICEYE supplied space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to a French Army brigade during the ORION 2026 military exercise in France. The exercise, one of Europes largest, tested high-intensity operations including dispersed combat scenarios under a major war framework. The…
The U.S. Air Force has brought a retired B-1B Lancer bomber back into operational service following an extensive regeneration process. The aircraft, previously stored at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, returned to flight after detailed maintenance and now supports…
Two foreign drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia and crashed in the eastern part of the country, the Latvian army reported Thursday morning. Latvia’s Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds stated that the UAVs were probably Ukrainian drones launched against targets…
Lufthansa Group reported a narrower adjusted operating loss of 612 million euros for the first quarter of 2026, an improvement from 722 million euros a year earlier and better than analyst expectations of 659 million euros. Revenue rose 8 percent…
Lockheed Martin has appointed Orlando Sanchez Jr., known as OJ Sanchez, as the new president of its Aeronautics division, effective June 1. He succeeds Greg Ulmer, who is retiring after more than 30 years with the company. Ulmer will serve…
AirAsia has ordered 150 Airbus A220 aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines from RTX. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028. The deal includes a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement for engine maintenance. The order was announced on…
Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a contract from Blue Raven to produce 120 SharpSight radars. The order represents the largest single purchase for the system to date. SharpSight is a platform-agnostic, multi-domain surveillance radar suited for manned and unmanned…
Mirabel, Quebec—Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has placed an order for 150 A220-300 aircraft with Airbus, announced Wednesday at an event at the manufacturer’s facility here. The deal represents the largest single firm order for the A220 program, pushing total firm…
Dassault Aviation is developing the VORTEX reusable orbital vehicle, designed for launch atop a rocket without a fairing, orbital operations, and runway landings like an aircraft. The project targets commercial, scientific, and military missions, including transport to space stations, payload…
Maintaining aircraft engine nacelles involves regular cleaning, detailed inspections, and targeted repairs to ensure aerodynamic efficiency, prevent corrosion, and support overall engine performance. Nacelles, which house engines and channel airflow, face extreme conditions including temperatures from -60°C on the exterior…
The World Health Organization has launched urgent contact tracing for up to 98 passengers and crew on an Airlink flight from Saint Helena to Johannesburg, South Africa, after a female passenger died from a hantavirus infection. The Dutch woman, whose…
Lockheed Martin has announced that Greg Ulmer, president of its Aeronautics division, will retire effective June 1, 2026, after more than 30 years with the company. Ulmer, who began his career as a flight test engineer, oversaw significant advancements in…
Lars Wingefors AB has formed W. Aviation AB, a new group that consolidates its aviation-related activities. The entity brings together operations in airline services, aircraft maintenance, leasing, and ground handling. The move follows Lars Wingefors AB’s recent acquisition of Täby…
Airbus Defence and Space has placed the first three C-295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) ordered by the Spanish Air and Space Force on the flight line at its Seville facility. The aircraft completed ground tests and final painting, clearing them…
A retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot faces federal charges for allegedly delivering a briefing to Chinese military aviators on the F-35 platform and electronic warfare, according to court filings in his case. Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, a former…
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have conducted multiple joint aviation education programs for youth as they advance toward operational integration. The initiatives involve airline staff sharing career insights with students, including pilots, cabin crew, and maintenance technicians. In late February,…
Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a contract from Blue Raven to produce 120 SharpSight radars. The order represents the largest single purchase for the system to date. SharpSight is a software-defined surveillance radar designed for manned and unmanned platforms.…
The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule allowing operators of critical infrastructure sites to apply for drone flight restrictions around their facilities. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the measure, which supports President Trumps…
Phoenix Aviation Capital and AIP Capital have placed two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on lease with 9 Air, a Chinese cargo and passenger carrier. The transaction was reported on May 5, 2026. Phoenix Aviation Capital, a Dublin-based full-service aircraft…
No information available on an agreement between FlyOne Armenia and Airbus for two A321neo aircraft. Recent fleet updates for the airline include the registration of its first owned Airbus A321, designated EK-FOD, which arrived in Yerevan from Larnaca, Cyprus, on…
The H215 Super Puma helicopters operated by Helicarrier feature twin Safran Makila 1A1 turboshaft engines, each delivering takeoff power of 1,357 kW (1,819 shp) and one-engine-inoperative capacity of 1,400 kW (1,877 shp) for 2 minutes 30 seconds. These engines drive…
Textron Aviation has opened a new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia, doubling the space of its previous operation to more than 35,000 square feet (3,343 square meters). The facility supports Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft operating…
Portuguese wet-lease and charter operator euroAtlantic Airways has appointed Pauls Calitis as its new chief executive officer, effective May 18, 2026. Calitis, who spent 31 years at airBaltic most recently as chief operating officer and interim CEO following Martin Gauss…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported record lease rent revenue of $77.4 million for the first quarter of 2026, up 14.2% from $67.7 million in the prior-year period. The increase stemmed from a larger average portfolio size and higher utilization rates,…
Three passengers injured on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 have filed a personal injury claim in the UK High Court against the carrier, marking the first known lawsuit stemming from the severe turbulence incident. The Boeing 777-312ER, operating from London Heathrow…
The UK government has allocated nearly £50 million to accelerate drone adoption and advanced air mobility, with Vertical Aerospace and Windracers among the companies supporting the effort to streamline regulations. The Department for Transport announced the funding package on May…
Frontier Group Holdings, parent of Frontier Airlines, posted a net loss of $272 million in the first quarter of 2026, or $1.18 per diluted share, compared to a $43 million loss in the prior-year period. The wider shortfall stemmed from…
Boeing conducted tests on the braking system of its 737 MAX 10 aircraft during rejected takeoff scenarios, focusing on performance under high-stress conditions. The trials evaluated the system’s ability to halt the jet at maximum takeoff weight, simulating emergency stops…