Airbus completed the A350F Ground Vibration Test in June 2026, with maiden flight expected before end of 2026.
ITOCHU Corporation acquires a 50% stake in Aviation Capital Group for $1.946 billion, forming a joint venture with Tokyo Century.
Russia's first fully domestic MC-21-310 completed its maiden test flight on August 3, 2026, as Rostec targets late 2026 certification.
The FAA granted an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737-7 on August 3, 2026, clearing it for commercial service.
Somon Air received its first Boeing 737-8 on August 3, 2026, marking the type's debut in Tajikistan.
The COMAC C919-600 plateau variant completed its first test flight on July 29, 2026, targeting high-altitude airports above 2,438 meters.
Airbus reports €33.2 billion in H1 2026 revenue, 351 commercial deliveries, and a backlog of 9,222 aircraft.
Daher Aircraft delivered its 400th Kodiak turboprop on July 29, 2026, marking a production milestone since its 2019 acquisition.
Porter Airlines secures BNDES financing for up to 19 Embraer E195-E2 deliveries through December 2030, backed by Brazilian export credit.
De Havilland Canada secured EASA certification for the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G, with first delivery to Zimex Aviation already completed.