The NTSB released a preliminary report on a fatal March 2026 crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500-B near Chesterfield, Missouri, involving Central Air Southwest.
Alaska Airlines expands its Military Technician Transition Program to Hawaiian Airlines, providing FAA licensure and maintenance roles at Seattle base for veterans.
Beehive Industries received $29.7M from the U.S. Air Force to develop Frenzy 8 and 6 engines for uncrewed defense drones under the FAMM initiative.
Textron Aviation announces the European debut of the Cessna Citation Ascend and Longitude jets at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 in Germany.
New Haven and East Haven reach consensus on relocating Tweed New Haven Airport terminal, enabling progress on infrastructure and operational plans.
Infinium's Project Atlas chosen by SABA to supply sustainable aviation fuel certificates with American Airlines handling delivery and logistics.
Eve Air Mobility achieves 50 test flights with its full-scale eVTOL prototype, advancing toward certification with six conforming prototypes planned.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and Blackstone launch Equator, a $1.6B annual program to acquire commercial aircraft for leasing amid supply constraints.
Textron Aviation announces a new in-flight operable door for the Cessna SkyCourier passenger variant, enhancing mission versatility for special operations from 2028.
Morocco's Royal Air Force expands its AH-64E Apache fleet with a second delivery under a 2020 US Foreign Military Sales agreement.
MTU Aero Engines acquires AeroDesignWorks, enhancing propulsion systems for UAVs and missiles to support European defense autonomy.
Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield finalize $28.2B deal, rebranding Air Lease to Sumisho Air Lease Corporation with 490 aircraft owned.
H55 delivers its first commercial certifiable propulsion battery modules to BRM Aero for the Bristell B23 Energic electric training aircraft, with deliveries set for 2027.
India's aviation regulator mandates a 25% cut in landing and parking fees for domestic flights to ease financial pressure amid airspace restrictions.
ST Engineering Aerospace awarded maintenance contract by Skymark Airlines for Boeing 737 MAX and 737NG fleets, integrating AI-driven MRO solutions.
Firefly Aerospace partners with NVIDIA to deploy Ocula, a lunar imaging service using AI for on-orbit processing, launching in 2026.
Artemis II mission tests Orion spacecraft’s Environmental Control and Life Support System during a 10-day crewed flight around the Moon.
A small plane crashed into a residence near Sun Valley Airport in Fort Mohave, Arizona, prompting an investigation by local and federal authorities.
Delta Air Lines reports 40% higher Q1 2026 earnings, flat capacity growth amid rising fuel costs, and projects $1B pre-tax profit in Q2.
ENAER introduces the T-40 Newen, an advanced integrated flight instruction system replacing the T-35 Pillan for modern military pilot training.
