Bell Textron opens Wichita Assembly Center to build fuselages for the MV-75 Cheyenne II, accelerating delivery to the U.S. Army by 2026.
Miami-Dade County explores a second commercial airport to ease Miami International Airport's rising congestion and accommodate future growth.
Frontier and Avelo Airlines request $2.5 billion federal aid amid rising jet fuel costs, offering equity warrants; Spirit Airlines seeks separate government financing.
Embraer reached a record $32.1 billion backlog and increased aircraft deliveries by 47% in Q1 2026, driven by commercial and executive aviation growth.
Southwest Airlines introduces Independence One aircraft with patriotic livery and partners with America250 for volunteerism and community grants.
Airbus and partners successfully conducted the fourth flight test of the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, demonstrating autonomous resupply capabilities for the US Marine Corps.
SkyHop Aviation obtains DGCA approval to launch India's first commercial seaplane service, focusing on Lakshadweep with modified DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.
EgyptAir plans to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by 2030 with new infrastructure and sustainability initiatives to boost aviation capacity.
Emirates completes first Starlink Wi-Fi retrofit on A380, offering complimentary high-speed internet and expanding across its fleet in 2026.
Volant Aerotech secures $300M Series C funding led by Stone Venture to advance VE25-100 eVTOL commercialization and certification by 2027.
L3Harris launches AERIS X AEW&C aircraft with advanced radar and high-altitude performance, securing major international contracts.
Japan Airlines and GMO AIR launch humanoid robot trials at Tokyo Haneda Airport in 2026 to address labor shortages in ground handling by 2028.
Rise Air adopts ATR 72-600 turboprops to enhance connectivity and sustainability for remote Northern Canadian communities amid climate challenges.
The US Marine Corps awarded Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned $15.5M for the R66 TURBINETRUCK autonomous cargo helicopter under the MARV-EL program.
Honeywell to assemble F124 engines in Phoenix for Beechcraft M-346N, supporting the US Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System starting in 2027.
American Airlines files to raise $1.14B through aircraft-backed securities to fund new aircraft deliveries and refinance debt amid high fuel costs.
Boeing and the U.S. Navy conducted a successful two-hour autonomous test flight of the MQ-25A Stingray, advancing naval unmanned refueling capabilities.
3TOP Aviation Services acquires three ex-easyJet Airbus A319-100s for teardown and engine leasing amid global supply chain challenges.
Joby Aviation conducted New York City's first electric air taxi flights, connecting JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes with low noise and zero emissions.
Acron Aviation introduces Skyparts.com, a 24/7 online portal for OEM-certified aviation parts, enhancing procurement efficiency for airlines and brokers.
