Airbus reports 35.2 million flights in 2025 with six hull loss accidents and rising lithium battery fire risks from billions of portable devices.
SIA Engineering acquires 30% stake in Arport AME, partnering with Xiamen Iport Group to expand MRO services across Fujian airports with transition to new Xiamen airport...
The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.33 billion contract modification for the E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft, increasing the program value beyond $5 billion.
Volatus Aerospace finalizes acquisition of Synergy Aviation, consolidating operations and expanding into the US oil and gas market with a new Tulsa base.
Boeing develops pH-neutral benzyl alcohol paint strippers to eliminate fuselage pitting and improve safety in aircraft maintenance.
Honeywell Aerospace introduces the HON6000 turbofan engine designed for medium-sized CCAs, offering high performance and scalable US manufacturing.
Spirit Airlines files a restructuring plan to exit Chapter 11 by early summer 2026, rightsizing fleet and expanding premium seating options.
Delta TechOps becomes the first North American MRO to fully support CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, expanding its maintenance services.
CubCrafters names Ladd Klinglesmith as Southwest region dealer based in Grand Junction, Colorado, offering sales and maintenance for backcountry aircraft.
Daher and Hexcel demonstrate Fast Cure RTM process reducing aerospace composite part production lead times from 19 to 8 days with rapid-curing resins.
De Havilland Canada signs agreement for three refurbished Dash 8-400 turboprops with an Asia-Pacific airline, deliveries in 2027-2028.
Embraer presents KC-390 Millennium to Poland’s WZL-2, enhancing local MRO capabilities as Poland evaluates the aircraft for defense needs.
ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters finalize a contract for H135, H140, and H145 helicopters, enhancing Austrian HEMS capabilities and cross-border cooperation.
Patria and United Aero Group partner to establish a European helicopter blade repair center, reducing maintenance times by 30% for rotorcraft operators.
NASA develops data-driven tools to enhance safety for commercial drones amid rapid market growth and evolving FAA regulations.
JIATF-401 mandates unified test standards for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to streamline evaluation and accelerate deployment.
Aero Star Aviation broadens MRO capabilities to service Textron Aviation’s Citation 560XL and Latitude jets, enhancing fleet support with AI and new facilities.
Pasadena Police Department invests $12.6M in two Bell 505 helicopters outfitted with advanced tactical suites to enhance regional air support.
Southwest Airlines will exit Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles airports by June 3, 2026, consolidating operations at Chicago Midway.
QuikTrip expands its rotorcraft fleet with a third Bell 429 helicopter, announced at VAI Verticon 2026 in Atlanta, supporting executive travel.
