Lockheed Martin's SensorMAX completed AI model retraining in under 5 minutes aboard U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopters at RIMPAC 2026.
Cirrus Aircraft secures ANAC certification for the G3 Vision Jet in Brazil, enabling deliveries across Latin America.
ZeroAvia leads Project HyPRIME, backed by over £2 million in UK funding to test mobile LH2 refuelling at commercial airports.
Locatory July 2026 data shows a 42% surge in unscheduled maintenance searches and rising AOG risks amid OEM backlogs.
Lufthansa Airlines revalidated under EMAS for 2025, while Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation GmbH certified for the first time.
Sarla Aviation integrates Siemens Xcelerator tools to support eVTOL certification and a 2028 commercial air taxi launch in Bengaluru.
FAA Airworthiness Directive 2026-15-11 mandates fuselage inspections on 471 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by September 10, 2026.
Lufthansa Technik Philippines starts construction on a 157,000 sq-meter MRO facility at Clark International Airport, due in 2028.
Merlin secures Stage of Involvement 3 approval from CAANZ and FAA for its AI-based Merlin Pilot flight control software.
UDOT and Ampaire flew the hybrid-electric EEL from Salt Lake City to Cedar City on August 6, 2026, launching the uFLY program.
American Airlines and Infinium completed the first commercial passenger flight on electro sustainable aviation fuel on August 6, 2026.
Volatus Aerospace and Singular Aircraft partner to introduce the FlyOx 1 autonomous aircraft to Canada's aerial firefighting market.
Bell Textron marks 75 years in Fort Worth with a $632M MV-75 facility and Bell 525 FAA certification targeted for 2026.
BETA Technologies and EXIM Bank announced intent to expand financing by up to $1B to scale electric aerospace manufacturing.
A June 2026 CRS report outlines eVTOL certification hurdles as Senate legislation targets FAA timeline requirements.
PAL Aerospace and SkyAlyne agree on a C$750M contract for CT-142Q Citadel modifications and RCAF aircrew training under the FAcT program.
Apollo Global Management agrees to acquire easyJet for £5.7 billion at £7.15 per share, an 81% premium, with closing expected in Q1 2027.
Elixir Aircraft unveiled piston variants, the Equinox program, and a turbine trainer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.
Daher Aircraft adds UP Aviation and Aeromecânica to its Brazil service network, doubling authorized TBM maintenance coverage to four locations.
Network Airline Management expands its fleet with a fifth Boeing 747-400BCF at Liege, backed by strong air freight demand.