XTI Aerospace closes $20 million asset-based lending facility with JPMorgan Chase to support Drone Nerds and refinance debt.
Pratt & Whitney commits $200 million to add a seventh forging press in Columbus, Georgia, increasing production for key commercial and military engines.
Norfolk City Council approves $400 million airport bond to fund major upgrades at Norfolk International Airport without raising local taxes.
Delta Air Lines expands its fleet with 34 more Airbus A321neo aircraft, enhancing fuel efficiency and modernizing its narrowbody fleet with deliveries from 2029.
Lockheed Martin unveils its Dominance in the Skies campaign introducing the Vectis™ drone, Project Overwatch AI, and F-22 Raptor 2.0 upgrades.
Vaeridion secures Molicel as battery supplier for its electric Microliner, targeting first flight in 2027 and commercial entry by 2030.
Joby Aviation reports $30.8M Q4 2025 revenue led by Blade acquisition and Toyota demo. FAA certification advances with Dubai launch planned for late 2026.
Aviation Capital Group achieved $1.3 billion revenue in 2025, boosted by insurance recoveries and fleet expansion with new aircraft orders.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to acquire Macquarie AirFinance for $7 billion, expanding its fleet to over 1,000 aircraft and serving 191 airlines worldwide.
Korean Air will operate the Boeing 787-10 on the Seoul Incheon-Zurich route starting June 2026 to mark 50 years of service, enhancing capacity and comfort.
Airbus and Mercedes-Benz unveil the ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition with redesigned cabin and enhanced technical features in São Paulo, Brazil.
Qantas will operate direct seasonal flights from Sydney to Las Vegas starting December 2026, using Boeing 787-9 with fares from AUD $1,099.
Korean Air and Skyports signed an MoU at Drone Show Korea 2026 to develop a unified platform linking eVTOL flight operations with vertiport infrastructure.
SpaceX CRS-33 completed its 33rd mission, returning over 55 ISS National Lab payloads in regenerative medicine, manufacturing, and materials science.
A Bolivian Air Force C-130 cargo plane crashed at El Alto Airport, causing 15 deaths, 30 injuries, and scattering banknotes. Investigation ongoing.
Archer Aviation integrates Starlink satellite internet across its Midnight eVTOL fleet to enhance passenger experience and operational communication.
AIAA's 2026 platform emphasizes U.S. aerospace modernization, missile defense support, space traffic management, and workforce development amid rising global competition.
Boeing completes critical 777-9 certification tests using 3D-printed designer ice to simulate severe weather for FAA approval.
Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., a retired US Air Force Major, was arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorization, violating export laws.
NTSB finds a design flaw in Boeing 737 MAX engines causing smoke in cabins after bird strikes; software fix expected by early 2026.
