European governments and critical infrastructure operators are facing a sharp rise in drone-related security incidents, prompting a rapid push to strengthen defenses around strategic sites. Energy networks, airports, ports, military facilities and other essential assets have reported increased drone activity…
All Nippon Airways is rolling out a new series of in-flight collectibles celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series championships. The initiative builds on ANA’s role as the Dodgers’ Official Japanese Airline Partner under a multi-year alliance that was…
Airbus has established a new aerospace technology hub in Mirabel, Quebec, creating a dedicated platform to advance research and innovation with Canadian industry and academic partners. Announced on May 20, 2026, the Airbus Tech Hub in Canada is designed to…
BOC Aviation has appointed Adeline Lim as its new Chief Risk Officer, strengthening leadership oversight of credit, market and operational risks at the Singapore-based aircraft lessor. The role is central to the company’s risk management framework and reports to the…
Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first operator of the long‑range narrowbody type in the Middle East and Africa. The aircraft is part of the Saudi flag carrier’s previously announced order for the extended-range variant…
Singapore Airlines is expanding service on its Singapore-Amsterdam route as demand to Europe remains strong. The move adds more frequencies between Singapore Changi and Amsterdam Schiphol, giving travelers additional nonstop options on a route that is already served daily by…
Poland has taken delivery of its first three F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the United States, a significant step in modernizing the country’s air force and reinforcing NATO’s deterrence posture on the alliance’s eastern flank. The aircraft arrived at…
The Federal Aviation Administration has introduced a new interactive website designed to give the public detailed visibility into more than 10,000 air traffic control modernization projects underway across the United States. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan…
Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the long-range narrowbody in the Middle East and Africa. The aircraft is part of the Saudi flag carrier’s fleet modernization and network expansion strategy, aimed at…
Portugal’s TAP Air Portugal reported an 11% increase in revenue and a better EBITDA performance in the first quarter, according to the company. The airline said operating income reached 823.4 million euros in the period, up from the prior year,…
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has opened its new Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) facility at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor, expanding the group’s regional base maintenance network. The Subang site is a widebody-focused maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)…
Finnair has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to overhaul the nose landing gear systems on its Airbus A350 fleet, according to Liebherr. The maintenance work is scheduled to begin this year and run through 2034. The overhaul campaign will be carried out at…
Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to introduce the extra-long-range narrowbody into commercial service. The aircraft is configured with 144 seats and features what the airline describes…
An RAF aircraft carrying UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps experienced significant GPS interference while flying near Russian territory, prompting a temporary switch to alternative navigation methods, government officials have confirmed. The incident occurred as the minister was returning from Poland…
Saudia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first operator of the long-range narrowbody in the Middle East and Africa, according to multiple industry reports. The aircraft, registered HZ-ASBA, is the first of 15 A321XLRs ordered by the Saudi…
An RAF aircraft carrying UK Defense Secretary John Healey was subjected to suspected Russian electronic jamming as it returned from Estonia, according to British defense sources. The incident occurred as the government jet flew near the Russian border following Healey’s…
GMF AeroAsia has completed a complex maintenance, repair and overhaul project on an Airbus A320 operated by Citilink Indonesia, delivering a broad work package that combined multiple heavy and periodic checks. According to the company, the project covered a C-04…
Airhub Aviation has expanded its maintenance capabilities for Boeing 737 MAX operators after securing line maintenance approval for the type under its MRO and CAMO operations in Lithuania. The approval allows the company to provide line maintenance services for 737…
AJW Group has opened a new office in Sofia, Bulgaria, positioning the site as a key hub for its growth plans in Europe, particularly in Southeast Europe. The office is located at 2B Sreburna Street, Office 1B, in the Bulgarian…
GMF AeroAsia has completed a landing gear overhaul for a freighter operated by Thai cargo carrier K-Mile Air, underscoring the Indonesian maintenance provider’s role in regional component support. The work was carried out at GMF’s facilities near Jakarta and covered…
Hong Kong International Airport is set to open the passenger departure facilities at its upgraded Terminal 2 on May 27, with 15 airlines moving their check-in counters there in phases, according to Airport Authority Hong Kong. The relocation will be…
A recreational flight over the Austrian Alps ended in a dramatic midair collision when a Cessna light aircraft struck a paraglider, shredding the canopy but leaving both occupants alive. The incident occurred on May 23, 2026, in the area of…
China’s Shenzhou-23 crew has arrived at the Tiangong space station, adding a new chapter to the country’s steadily expanding human spaceflight program as it pursues a first crewed lunar landing before 2030. The Shenzhou-23 spacecraft lifted off atop a Long…
An SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight diverted to Copenhagen after a crack was discovered in a cockpit side window, the airline has confirmed. The aircraft, which was operating a scheduled passenger service, changed course when the issue was identified and proceeded…
Royal Air Maroc has suspended its Brussels–Marrakech service and several other European and African routes in response to sharply higher fuel prices, according to information from the airline sector. The decision reflects growing cost pressures on carriers operating medium-haul networks,…
A US federal jury has cleared Boeing of liability in a $250 million lawsuit brought by LOT Polish Airlines over losses stemming from the global grounding of the 737 MAX. The verdict was delivered in a Seattle federal court after…
Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, the long-range narrowbody that will introduce a new premium cabin on the airline’s medium- and long-haul network. The aircraft, registered HZ-ASBA, is the first of 15 A321XLRs on order. The airline…
NASA is preparing to add more flights to its Commercial Crew contract with SpaceX, extending the use of the Crew Dragon spacecraft for transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS). The move is part of the agency’s…
Motu Link Airline is preparing to enter the French Polynesian market as a dedicated cargo carrier, adding new connectivity across the archipelago. Based at Faa’a International Airport in Papeete, the airline has secured its air operator certificate from the French…
The United States is enforcing a comprehensive naval blockade of Iran with a force of more than 200 aircraft and warships, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation, launched on April 13 under a presidential directive, targets all commercial…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Saab have completed the first flight of an MQ-9B equipped with Saab airborne early warning pods, according to the companies. The validation flight took place on May 19 at GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon flight operations facility…
The Embraer E-Jet E2 family is marking 10 years since its first flight, a milestone that underlines a decade of development and early service experience for the second-generation regional jet program. The lead variant, the E190-E2, performed its maiden flight…
Ukraine has confirmed that Russia used its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile during a large-scale overnight strike on Kyiv, part of a wider barrage involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles across the country. Ukrainian officials reported at least one…
Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) is heading to Asia as the program advances toward initial delivery. The aircraft, South Korea’s first example of the Brazilian-built airlifter and the type’s debut in…
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team will operate with just seven aircraft in most public displays until 2030, as ageing engines restrict the availability of its Hawk T1 fleet. The move reduces the formation from the traditional nine…
The 2026 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford has been canceled due to uncertainty over access to the Gloucestershire airbase, which is currently supporting US-led operations in the Middle East. Organizers said the decision followed extensive discussions with…
Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) have moved forward with a strategic cooperation aimed at developing maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities in Greece for the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The framework agreement establishes the basis for future in-country support of…
Britain’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch has examined a tail rotor bearing degradation issue on a Leonardo AW139 after the problem was discovered during post-flight maintenance at Norwich Airport in June 2022. The defect involved the helicopter’s tail rotor duplex bearing,…
The United States has halted participation in a key bilateral defense body with Canada, escalating pressure on Ottawa over its defense spending and a delayed review of its planned F-35 fighter jet purchase. The Pentagon confirmed it has paused involvement…
Stratolaunch has brought a former Virgin Orbit Boeing 747-400 into active service as part of its expanding hypersonic flight test program, repurposing the aircraft as an additional air-launch platform alongside its giant Roc carrier plane. The 22-year-old jumbo jet, previously…
The United States has put elements of its longstanding defense cooperation with Canada under strain as a dispute over Ottawa’s planned F-35 fighter jet acquisition intensifies. Washington has warned that if Canada cuts back on, or walks away from, its…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Saab have completed the first flight of what the companies describe as the world’s first unmanned airborne early warning solution, combining the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft with Saab’s new LoyalEye radar sensor. The test flight…
Safety Flight has achieved the first certification of an Entrol flight simulator in Brazil, formalizing the approval of an H135 FTD Level 5 device for helicopter training. The simulator, supplied by Spanish manufacturer Entrol, meets the Flight Training Device Level…
Airbus is advancing development of the A350F with a main-deck cargo door that the manufacturer describes as the largest ever built for a commercial freighter. The door cut-out measures 4.5 meters (175 inches) wide, with a clear opening of 4.3…
The Spanish Air and Space Force is preparing to equip part of its Airbus A400M fleet with roll-on/roll-off (RORO) firefighting kits developed by Airbus Defence and Space, according to recent test and program updates from the manufacturer. The move would…
Intellisense Systems has been selected as a key supplier for Boeing’s comprehensive flight deck modernization of the U.S. Air Force C‑17A Globemaster III fleet, under a contract valued at roughly $400 million. The multi‑year effort is aimed at resolving avionics…
Alaska Airlines has operated its first nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow, inaugurating the carrier’s new transatlantic route between the Pacific Northwest and the UK capital. The flight is part of a newly announced daily, year-round schedule…
The 2026 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has been canceled, with organizers citing the unavailability of the airfield. A notice on the event’s official website states that RIAT will not take place this year, and…
Abra Group reported a solid increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, continuing the recovery trend in Latin American aviation. According to figures released by the holding, operational revenue reached about 2.7 billion dollars, representing a 16.9% increase…
Australia has opened a new AUD 200 million facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia to support maintenance work on the Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon fleet. The site is intended to handle deeper maintenance for the maritime…