Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a five-year U.S. government contract valued at over $150 million for sustaining engineering and program management services on the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II fleet. The extension, issued by the T-6 Joint Program Office, raises…
American Airlines Cargo will operate up to 186 international widebody flights per day during its summer 2026 schedule from June to August. The expansion includes approximately 4,400 monthly widebody flights between the U.S. and Europe, boosting transatlantic cargo capacity significantly.…
Thales unveiled FlytEDGE Aura, the industry’s first 4K HDR10+ Tandem OLED inflight entertainment (IFE) seatback system, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg. This upgrade delivers superior brightness, contrast, and durability while slashing maintenance costs through modularity. The system…
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has signed a five-year renewal contract with Air Europa Cargo for cargo handling operations at Madrid and Barcelona airports. This agreement ensures operational continuity and strengthens the partnership across key Spanish hubs, supporting extensive domestic, European,…
Smart Catering is implementing AI-driven systems to cut food waste in airline cabins by monitoring uneaten meals and optimizing portion sizes. This technology directly addresses operational inefficiencies in air catering, where excess loading drives up costs and emissions. The AI…
Lockheed Martin has authorized a 250% increase in its Lockheed Martin Ventures fund capacity, raising it from $400 million to $1 billion. This marks the largest expansion since the fund’s inception in 2007, aimed at maturing critical national security technologies.…
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate in the Experimental Category to Hermeus’ unmanned Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, authorizing supersonic flight testing over White Sands Missile Range. This clearance enables an expanded test campaign at Spaceport America in New Mexico,…
Air Canada has revealed its new “Glowing Hearted” cabin designs for the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 in Hamburg, featuring Canada’s first lie-flat business seats on a single-aisle aircraft. The upgrades introduce 14 Aurora…
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will suspend all operations from April 23 to May 27, 2026, for essential runway pavement renewal works. The €26.61 million project, awarded to Padecasa Obras y Servicios, Infraestructuras Conelsan, and Francisco Gómez y Cía, spans 15…
Aergo Capital has appointed Chief Operating Officer Eugene O’Reilly as Acting CEO following the retirement of CEO Fred Browne at the end of January 2026. This structured succession ensures operational continuity for the Dublin-based aircraft lessor, a subsidiary of AB…
ENAIRE, Spain’s state air navigation manager, handled 193,103 flights in March 2026, a 4.2% increase from the record month in 2025. This growth outpaced Europe’s average rise of 1.6 percentage points. The March figures break down to 46,280 overflights (+6.5%),…
Lufthansa cabin crew, represented by the Independent Flight Attendants’ Organization (UFO), have called a two-day strike for April 15 and 16, 2026, targeting departures from Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) airports. This action overlaps with a Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’…
RAVE Aerospace and Safran have unveiled **Origin**, two complementary demonstrators merging advanced seating and in-flight entertainment to deliver hyper-personalized passenger experiences in premium cabins. The joint vision centers on the Immersive Display Concept, a U-shaped micro-LED screen that transforms suite…
Safran Aircraft Engines is investing €150 million to install a 30,000-ton hydraulic forging press at its Gennevilliers facility near Paris, doubling the site’s forging capacity. The upgrade targets surging demand for high-precision components in aircraft engines. This new equipment will…
Spanish airports managed by Aena recorded 24.759.698 passengers in March 2026, a 3.9% increase from March 2025, marking a record for the month despite moderated growth from prior year’s 4.2% rise. The figure, supported by 216.024 aircraft movements (up 6.8%)…
Iberia has ramped up its Madrid-Ibiza route with additional flights to meet surging summer demand. This reinforcement targets peak vacation travel, prioritizing high-frequency service to the popular Balearic island. The airline, operating through Iberia Express, adds extra rotations specifically for…
A Cessna Citation private jet with registration CP-3243 crashed in central Bolivia on April 13, 2026, killing both pilots after losing radar contact and flying in circles for two hours. The aircraft, en route from La Paz to Santa Cruz,…
Unum Aircraft Seating launched its Unum Two business class seat at AIX 2026, featuring a forward-facing, lie-flat design with direct aisle access and a 21.5-inch wide bed. The seat includes a privacy door and the largest side furniture among comparable…
Aviation enters a fully digital era in 2026, with airlines competing on seamless passenger experiences rather than isolated features. Smartphones emerge as the central control hub for journeys, while inflight connectivity solidifies as essential infrastructure. Digital-savvy travelers—68% per industry data—demand…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace and Air Canada have unveiled the Aurora lie-flat business class suites and new economy seats for the carrier’s entire Airbus A321XLR fleet. The 14 Signature Class suites feature a reverse herringbone 1-1 layout with direct aisle access,…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised the possibility of merging with American Airlines during a late February 2026 White House meeting with senior U.S. government officials, including former President Donald Trump. The informal pitch, made at the end of a…
France has withdrawn from the Eurodrone program in its updated 2024-2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), unveiled April 8, 2026, redirecting funds to develop cheaper sovereign MALE UAVs suited for high-intensity conflict. This move, backed by an additional €36 billion in…
FL Technics has received UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part-145 approval to perform maintenance on CFM56 engines at its Kaunas, Lithuania facility. This certification, complementing existing EASA and FAA approvals, enables the company to serve UK operators with tailored engine…
Ecuador’s Galápagos Life Fund (GLF) has selected CLS, a specialist in satellite-based vessel monitoring, to bolster marine conservation efforts in the Galápagos Islands. This partnership enhances enforcement against illegal fishing in the protected Galápagos Marine Reserve and Hermandad Marine Reserve,…
Embraer’s Media Center serves as the central hub for news, insights, and press releases across commercial aviation, defense & security, and executive jets. The platform enables filtering by category, delivering targeted updates on the company’s core business segments. A recent…
H55 has selected Safran Electrical & Power’s EASA-certified ENGINeUS electric motor for integration into its propulsion system powering the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. The agreement, announced April 13, 2026, combines Safran’s motor technology with H55’s energy storage and…
PROMAN has launched a major recruitment drive to hire 800 employees for Daher, targeting key production sites in France. This initiative supports Daher’s accelerated ramp-up in aircraft manufacturing amid surging industry demand. Recruitment focuses on facilities in Tarbes, Marignane, and…
CDB Aviation has delivered one Boeing 737-8 aircraft to China Southern Airlines, supporting the carrier’s growth in key markets. This handover strengthens China Southern’s narrowbody fleet with a latest-generation jet. The delivery aligns with CDB Aviation’s role as a global…
Qantas has revealed the first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise, rolled out from the final assembly line in Toulouse, France. The aircraft advances toward delivery in late 2026, enabling nonstop Sydney-London and Sydney-New York flights starting in early 2027. This…
Safran Aircraft Engines announced a €150 million investment in a new 30,000-metric-ton hydraulic forging press at its Gennevilliers facility to support surging production of CFM International LEAP engines and military powerplants. The press, operational by 2029, will produce 14,000 aircraft…
The Pressroom, a new restaurant celebrating San Jose’s journalistic heritage, now accepts online reservations at 189 W. Santa Clara St. in the historic Lyndon Building. Opened in San Pedro Square Downtown, it offers elevated California cuisine with seasonal dishes and…
Safran Aircraft Engines announced a €150 million ($175 million) investment in a new 30,000-metric-ton hydraulic forging press at its historic Gennevilliers site near Paris. The upgrade will create 130 jobs starting in 2026 and support ramped-up production of LEAP engines…
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has launched the PHEDRE consortium in Figeac, France, to develop advanced design methods and tools for next-generation turboprop propellers. The initiative targets reductions in noise, weight, and aerodynamic impact to boost aircraft efficiency and passenger…
Argentine low-cost carrier Flybondi has delayed employee salaries, sparking immediate concerns over its financial health and ambitious fleet expansion. The move coincides with ongoing operational disruptions, including mass flight cancellations that have stranded thousands of passengers. Flybondi scrapped 125 flights…
H55 has signed an agreement with Safran Electrical & Power to integrate the EASA-certified ENGINeUS electric motor into its propulsion system for the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. This partnership combines Safran’s motor technology with H55’s energy storage and…
Garuda Indonesia has selected Moment’s Flymingo Boxes to accelerate its wireless in-flight entertainment (W-IFE) rollout across 15 aircraft. The deployment targets Boeing 737-800 NG, Boeing 737-8, and Airbus models, enabling rapid modernization without complex cabin modifications. Moment is supplying 64…
Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully demonstrated the first event-based mid-wave infrared (MWIR) camera, enabling real-time tracking of high-speed objects while slashing processing and power requirements. The technology tracks only pixel-level motion changes, producing a continuous event stream unlike traditional frame-based…
Air Premia and Thai Airways International have signed an interline agreement, enabling joint ticketing and through-checked baggage on their networks starting April 30. This partnership connects Thai Airways’ Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi hub routes to Air Premia’s Incheon trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles…
Etihad Airways will launch services to five new cities on mainland China, marking its largest single-market expansion in recent years. Starting October 1, 2026, the airline begins daily flights to Shanghai Pudong, with Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu Tianfu, and Shenzhen following…
Virgin Atlantic will roll out Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on its first Airbus A350 in early May 2026, months ahead of the original third-quarter target. The service debuts on flight VS153 from London Heathrow to New York JFK, offering free gate-to-gate…
Switzerland’s air force chief has stated the country is not defense-ready, highlighting major gaps in aerial defenses against drones, long-range threats, and cyber attacks. New armed forces chief Benedikt Roos warned of ‘zero’ capability against drone attacks seen in Middle…
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has authorized Hermeus to conduct up to seven supersonic flights with its uncrewed Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft through the end of 2026. This approval, effective April 9, enables the Atlanta-based startup to break the Mach…
Heathrow Airport maintains operational resilience despite a significant passenger drop-off linked to Middle East routes. Multiple airlines have suspended or rerouted flights to Gulf destinations due to escalating regional tensions and airspace closures. Departure boards display cancellations to key Middle…
FL Technics Wheels and Brakes has received UK CAA Part-145 approval, enabling maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for UK-registered aircraft. This certification unlocks new growth opportunities by expanding the division’s component MRO capabilities in the competitive European market. The approval…
Embraer S.A. has appointed Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as Executive Vice President, Financial & Investor Relations, effective today, April 13, 2026. The move fills the top finance role vacated by the recent resignation of former CFO Antonio Carlos Garcia,…
ACS UK has unveiled OMNIA at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026, highlighting its expertise in integrated cabin designs that blend crew-focused and shared spaces for premium functionality and brand expression. This new showcase demonstrates customized premium cabin interiors for leading…
Vietnam Aircraft Engineering Company (VAECO), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, has received EASA Part-147 certification as an approved maintenance training organization. This marks the first such approval in Vietnam and positions VAECO as one of only four entities in Southeast…
Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise has rolled out of the assembly line at Airbus’ Toulouse facility in southern France. Fully fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, fuselage, wings, and landing gear, the aircraft marks a key milestone toward…
ZEISS Microoptics made its aerospace debut at the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) 2026 in Hamburg, unveiling advanced micro-optical systems tailored for aviation cockpits and future cabin concepts. These compact, lightweight solutions deliver high optical performance, marking ZEISS’s entry into air…
TPConnects Technologies has integrated a Model Context Protocol (MCP) layer into its Iris content platform, converting aggregated airline content into a machine-readable format accessible to AI agents. This upgrade enables seamless interaction for conversational booking and automated tools without manual…