FAA authorizes SpaceX to conduct up to 44 Starship launches and 88 landings annually at Kennedy Space Center, supporting NASA's Artemis missions.
In 2026, aircraft lessors maintain steady lease rates and asset values despite supply shortages, trade disputes, and a $19.3B refinancing challenge.
C.E. Precision Assemblies expands to a 39,757 sq ft facility in Chandler, Arizona, adding jobs and scaling aerospace manufacturing under Amphenol.
Boeing secures a 5-year labor agreement with 1,600 Wichita white-collar workers, enhancing wages, benefits, and retirement plans.
Falko closes a US$672 million financing facility to refinance debt for its Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II, backed by 68 aircraft.
Arianespace secures launch contract with EUSPA for Galileo L18 mission using Ariane 6, supporting Europe's navigation system autonomy.
The FAA requires new aircraft to have 25-hour cockpit voice recorders by early 2027, aligning with global standards and improving safety data.
Airbus initiates marketing for the stretched A220-500 jet, targeting 170-180 seats and a potential launch in July 2026 at Farnborough.
Liebherr-Aerospace deploys a safer Trivalent Chromium coating process at its Singapore service center, with expansion to Shanghai in 2026.
GHS receives German approval for Bell 412 Flight Training Device Level 3, enhancing mission-specific helicopter training with mixed reality and advanced simulation.