Florida officially renames Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J Trump International Airport, effective July 2026 with state preemption over naming rights.
The U.S. Air Force permanently stations F-35A Lightning II jets at Misawa Air Base, enhancing the 13th Fighter Squadron's capabilities in Japan.
Vertical Aerospace announced an $850 million financing package to support the certification and production of its Valo eVTOL aircraft by 2028.
AerCap signs lease with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters, first in Africa, with deliveries in Q2 2028 to expand cargo capacity.
Airbus initiates ground testing for the A350F freighter, focusing on new cargo systems and compliance with 2027 ICAO emissions standards.
Volatus Aerospace and Sentinel R&D sign a non-binding MOU to develop a Canadian interceptor UAV platform supporting sovereign defense capabilities.
Aer Lingus introduces free Starlink Wi-Fi on its first flight, aiming to equip its long-haul fleet by early 2027 with high-speed internet.
Air France ends mainline operations at Paris-Orly, shifting domestic routes to Transavia and consolidating flights at Charles de Gaulle from March 2026.
KLM Engineering & Maintenance uses a retired Boeing 737 as a training aircraft to reduce mechanic certification time from over two years to nine months.
Korean Air and Busan commit 200 billion won to build a new aerospace plant for UAVs, aircraft parts, and military upgrades in Busan.
Airbus Helicopters unveils the H140, a dual-use rotorcraft designed for hybrid warfare and emergency medical services, entering service in 2028.
Skyfarer Academy and True Course Simulations partner to integrate VR flight training systems nationwide, aiming to reduce pilot training costs and dropout rates.
ICAO's Amendment 20 to Annex 13 improves aircraft accident investigations by preventing conflicts of interest, enhancing transparency, and ensuring evidence access.
Oregon bases a new multi-mission aircraft at Prineville Airport to improve wildfire and emergency response with advanced AI and thermal imaging tech.
Helicopter Services, Inc. pre-purchases three Airbus H125 helicopters for 2026 to offer turn-key solutions amid supply delays, following a custom delivery to GCI Communications in Alaska.
Airbus successfully tested an AI-driven digital ecosystem in Nîmes, France, enhancing aerial firefighting with real-time data and connected assets.
Shandong Airlines, an Air China subsidiary, leases 10 Boeing 737 jets for $405 million to modernize its fleet amid US-China trade dynamics.
Vertical Aerospace selects Italian supplier Isoclima for transparency systems on its Valo eVTOL, supporting 2028 certification and production.
The EU and India agreed to align aerospace manufacturing standards, enabling Airbus H125 helicopter assembly in Karnataka by 2026.
EASA and EUROCONTROL publish a joint Action Plan to enhance European aviation safety against increasing GNSS signal interference near conflict zones.
