Delta Air Lines has selected Airbus to equip its 20 incoming A350-1000s with the HBCplus high-bandwidth connectivity solution. This marks Delta as Airbus’ first North American customer for the linefit offering. Airbus will collaborate with Delta and Hughes to integrate…
The FAA and Pentagon have finalized an agreement authorizing high-energy laser counter-drone systems along the U.S. southern border, deeming them safe for nearby commercial flights with proper controls. This clearance resolves safety concerns from two February incidents near El Paso…
Raytheon, an RTX business, signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Patriot GEM-T interceptors to Ukraine, bolstering its combat-proven air defense capabilities against ballistic missile threats. The Netherlands awarded RTX a separate $627 million deal for Patriot radars, launchers, and…
Russia has delivered the first two Su-57E export-variant stealth fighters to an undisclosed foreign customer, with the aircraft now entering combat duty. United Aircraft Corporation Director General Vadim Badeka announced the handover, fueling widespread speculation that Algeria is the buyer.…
The UK government awarded Boeing Defence UK a three-year £879 million ($1.19 billion) contract on April 15, 2026, to maintain and support the British Army’s Apache attack helicopters and Royal Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. This deal consolidates both fleets…
American Airlines marks the 100th anniversary of its inaugural flight as a mail carrier on April 15, 1926, when a DH-4 biplane departed Chicago for St. Louis carrying a bag of U.S. mail. This historic scheduled service laid the foundation…
Look Up has announced the operational readiness of its SORASYS-1 radar following successful qualification testing. Located in the Monts-de-Randon region of Lozère at 1,200 meters elevation in southern France, the system now delivers high-precision tracking of low Earth orbit objects.…
Kepler Communications has secured an €18.6 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to build a demonstration satellite for HydRON Element 3, featuring optical communication terminals from Astrolight and other European partners. The award, announced at the Space Symposium…
The U.S. Army has named its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) the MV-75 Cheyenne II, honoring the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes. The designation was announced on April 15 at the 2026 Army Aviation Warfighting Summit in…
Delta Air Lines has appointed Colombian executive Diego Ospina as Director of Sales for South America to bolster its regional commercial development. Gabriela Cioccia expands her role to oversee sales in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, reporting to Ospina. These…
Embraer has named its top 10 suppliers of 2025 across key categories during the annual Embraer Suppliers Conference (ESC) in Brazil. The recognition underscores strong collaboration that drives operational efficiency amid production ramp-ups. Standouts include Aernnova (Spain) in Structures, F/LIST…
Sikorsky has introduced production-ready modular armed kits for Black Hawk helicopters, featuring a six-station weapons management suite. These kits enable rapid reconfiguration for assault, close air support, and other missions on the proven UH-60 airframe. The kits include two 7.62…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has pitched a full merger with American Airlines to senior government officials, potentially forming the world’s largest airline by fleet size and available seat miles. The combined entity would operate nearly 2,000 aircraft across 10…
Executive Jet Support (EJS) has completed the acquisition of a CF6-powered Airbus A330-200 from KLM for disassembly. The aircraft, identified as MSN 682, marks EJS’s latest move into widebody teardown operations. This purchase aligns with KLM’s ongoing fleet modernization, which…
The U.S. Army has ordered six additional Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters under Lots 4 and 5 contracts valued at $461 million, bringing the total contracted aircraft to 18 in a rapid fielding initiative. This procurement accelerates modernization…
The UK has announced its largest drone aid package for Ukraine, pledging at least 120,000 unmanned aerial vehicles by year-end, including thousands of long-range strike, reconnaissance, logistics, and maritime drones. Deliveries of these battle-proven systems began this month, bolstering Ukraine’s…
Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture and supply high-precision landing gear components for high-rate commercial single-aisle aircraft programs. The deal integrates Jeh’s Hyderabad facility into Liebherr’s global manufacturing network, bolstering supply chain resilience for critical…
Peraton has appointed Justin R. Ciaccio as president of its National Aerospace Solutions (NAS) sector. He now oversees the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) transformative Brand New Air Traffic initiative. This leadership change positions Ciaccio to direct critical air traffic modernization…
ATR has appointed Damien Proust as Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation, effective May 1. Proust joins from Airbus, where he served as vice-president and head of propulsion airframe. This leadership change signals an engineering overhaul at the…
magniX has launched the magniAIR electric engine, a 175 kW (235 hp) air-cooled powertrain targeting the general aviation sector. The lightweight unit, at 55 kg, delivers a class-leading power-to-weight ratio for light sport aircraft. This launch aligns with the FAA’s…
Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Schroth Safety Products have signed an exclusive five-year distribution agreement for aftermarket support of Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSB) in North America. Satair becomes the sole provider of spares and provisioning for the IPSB…
IBA Group, a leading provider of aviation data, intelligence, and advisory services, has secured a growth investment from bd-capital. The deal positions bd-capital to partner with IBA’s management for accelerated expansion across global aviation markets. This investment underscores bd-capital’s operator-led…
Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing Airbus’s 114 units for the first time since the 737 MAX crisis in 2018. This marks Boeing’s highest Q1 delivery total since 2019 and a 10% year-over-year increase,…
Raytheon, an RTX business, completed the first flight test of its RAIVEN Staring electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensing system on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter today. The air-cooled suite, equipped with three sensors, mapped urban landscapes, marshes, and coastlines in zero illumination…
French drone inspection firm Donecle has secured €10 million in funding to expand development of its AI-powered solutions for aircraft maintenance. The investment targets accelerated global rollout, building on prior rounds including €5.6M in 2023 from aerospace investors like AkzoNobel.…
Delta Air Lines announced a next-generation Delta One business class suite for its incoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, backed by a $1 billion cabin upgrade investment across A350-1000 and A330 fleets. The enhancements prioritize sleep quality with beds extended three inches…
ALOFT AeroArchitects has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval for a modular cabin interior retrofit on Boeing 737 aircraft. The certification supports multi-aircraft configurations and introduces the first installation of Spectrum Networks smart outlets. This STC advances ALOFT’s MOSAIC concept,…
Korean Air has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Ramco Systems to implement its flagship Ramco Aviation Suite at the airline’s Engine Maintenance Center. This strategic engagement replaces legacy systems to streamline operations at the new Unbuk facility, Asia’s largest engine…
Aviation generates USD 6.4 billion for Kazakhstan’s economy, equivalent to 2.5% of GDP, while supporting 191,400 jobs including direct, supply chain, and tourism impacts. This sector unlocks broader prosperity through enhanced trade, investment, and connectivity between Europe and Asia. Direct…
Amparo Moraleda, a Spanish executive, has been elected as the new chair of Airbus’ board of directors, becoming the first woman and first Spaniard to lead the European aerospace giant’s governing body. She will succeed René Obermann, who has held…
The Crystal Cabin Award has revealed its complete list of 24 finalists across eight categories for the 2026 edition, spotlighting cutting-edge aircraft cabin innovations. This full announcement, following initial shortlists of 85 entries, sets the stage for winners to be…
Airbus SE has appointed Spanish national Amparo Moraleda as its next board chair, succeeding René Obermann who will step down on October 1. The announcement, made on April 14, 2026, marks the first time a Spaniard will lead the European…
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced the Mental Health in Aviation Act (S.3257) on April 14, 2026, sending it to the full Senate floor. This bipartisan measure targets the pervasive stigma preventing pilots from disclosing mental…
The 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will convene from May 19-21, 2026, at the InterContinental Citystars Cairo by IHG, centering on the theme ‘People at the Core. AI at the Edge: Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI.’…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace has secured three airline launch customers for its Helix™ main cabin seat, equipping nearly 200 Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft. The announcement came today at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. This milestone validates the…
Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA) in Dubai, UAE, has acquired the ALSIM AL40/42 simulator to enhance training on Diamond DA40 and DA42 aircraft. This versatile FNPT II device switches between single- and twin-engine cockpits in about 10 minutes, boosting operational efficiency…
Limatech, the French developer of lithium batteries for aerospace, has entered reorganization proceedings after ten years in business without generating revenue. The move signals acute financial distress for the startup, despite recent EASA certifications enabling battery commercialization. Co-founder and CEO…
Boeing delivered more commercial aircraft in Q1 2026 than Airbus, marking a year-over-year increase and maintaining robust pace into the year’s first quarter. The U.S. planemaker handed over planes at a rate exceeding prior forecasts despite hurdles, solidifying its early…
A controversial Boeing 737-8 BBJ, acquired during former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure, has been repurposed for White House VIP missions. The aircraft, linked to a DHS contractor amid favoritism allegations, recently supported Vice President JD Vance’s official travel. This…
Amazon has agreed to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for $11.57 billion in cash, paying $90 per share to gain its low-Earth orbit satellites, infrastructure, and globally harmonized Band 53/n53 spectrum licenses. The deal bolsters Amazon’s nascent Amazon Leo satellite network…
CDB Aviation has delivered a Boeing 737-8 aircraft to China Southern Airlines, its existing customer. This latest-generation MAX supports the carrier’s expansion across key markets. The delivery occurred on April 13, 2026, marking a key addition to China Southern’s fleet.…
Airbus shareholders approved all resolutions at the 2026 Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam, designating Lead Independent Director Amparo Moraleda to succeed René Obermann as Chair of the Board effective 1 October 2026. This move marks a historic shift, with the…
Peru plans to announce a $7 billion deal for 24 F-16 Block 70 fighters, doubling the initial order and dropping the Saab Gripen proposal. The package includes designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally, granting preferential access to U.S. weaponry and…
Lufthansa pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, will stage a 48-hour strike on April 15-16, targeting the airline’s core operations and regional subsidiary CityLine. This action follows a pilot strike on April 13-14 that canceled hundreds of flights,…
Volaris has suspended all intra-Central America flights indefinitely starting April 12, 2026, citing taxes and airport fees that inflate ticket prices by up to 70%. This move ends low-cost direct connections from El Salvador to San José, Guatemala City, Tegucigalpa,…
Eurowings is launching new services from London Gatwick to Cologne and Stuttgart, boosting German connectivity for UK passengers. The Lufthansa Group low-cost carrier will operate 13 weekly flights to Cologne starting 29 March 2026 and six weekly flights to Stuttgart…
Airbus shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on April 14 approved all resolutions, including a record €3.20 per share gross dividend for 2025, backed by €7.1 billion EBIT adjusted and €5.2 billion net income. The AGM, held at 1:30…
Air Canada has revealed long-haul cabin designs for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 fleets, introducing lie-flat Signature Class seats on the single-aisle A321XLR for the first time in Canada. The redesign, branded ‘Glowing Hearted,’ debuts larger 4K OLED…
Collins Aerospace launched its SkyNook suite at AIX 2026 in Hamburg, reimagining the aircraft’s underutilized last row to deliver premium space and privacy for economy passengers. The product targets families, passengers with disabilities, and those needing extra accommodations, turning a…
RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies is quadrupling its annual reaction wheel production from 650 to 2,400 units, investing over $1 million to meet surging small satellite subsystem demand. The expansion, announced April 14, 2026, from Boulder, Colorado, doubles the production footprint…