Lufthansa Technik Malta finishes its first Boeing 787 cabin modification and plans six more this year with a new hangar opening in 2026.
Pilatus Aircraft acquires Air Alliance GmbH to enhance service and sales operations in Europe, retaining leadership and excluding air ambulance unit.
CDB Aviation delivers the first Airbus A321LR to Icelandair, marking a key step in replacing Boeing 757s with fuel-efficient jets for transatlantic routes.
Daher’s Log'in accelerator deploys logistics innovations at scale, focusing on automation, VR training, and AI-driven digital twins in France.
Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator achieves 440 km/h cruise speed with 25% fuel savings and advanced agility in latest test campaign.
AerSale leases a Boeing 757-200PCF to Stratos Freight, expanding cargo operations in Central Asia and connecting key trade routes.
The 2026 Middle East conflict causes airspace closures, delays aircraft parts shipments, and drives jet fuel prices over 60%, impacting global aviation.
NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2026, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years with international crew and scientific payloads.
Tigerair Taiwan partners with Bluebox Aviation Systems to introduce wireless inflight entertainment and plans onboard retail across 17 Airbus A320 aircraft.
United Airlines and AFA-CWA announce a tentative 5-year contract with historic wages, retroactive bonuses, and improved scheduling for 30,000 flight attendants.
NetJets is building a 432,000 sq ft exclusive terminal at Augusta Regional Airport, set for 2026 completion amid rising flight demand.
Washington State repealed a 10% luxury tax on private aircraft and introduced new fuel and registration fee increases to fund aviation and environmental initiatives.
Yukon invests $21M in three King Air 350 medevac aircraft owned mostly by First Nations under a new 10-year contract starting 2026.
Nashville International Airport begins $40M Central Core Enhancement in 2026 to expand escalators and elevators, easing congestion amid rapid growth.
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation partner to deploy the SAMURAI system on Laila UAV, enhancing airborne defense for critical infrastructure with extended range and endurance.
Embraer's KC-390 Millennium multi-mission jet completed cold-weather tests in Sweden, demonstrating rapid deployment and Arctic operational capability.
Airbus and Frankenburg Technologies demonstrate reusable Bird of Prey drone intercepting kamikaze drones with lightweight Mark I missiles in Germany.
Icelandair aims to acquire 49% of Fly Play Europe, securing a Maltese AOC to expand operations across European markets with dual operating certificates.
TSA absences fell sharply after officers got back pay following six weeks unpaid during DHS partial shutdown. Staffing challenges remain at major US airports.
TAP Air Portugal will relocate to JFK's new Terminal 6 in late 2026, joining JetBlue and Star Alliance members in a $19B airport upgrade.
