UAE and Bahrain start the Single Travel Point pilot allowing citizens to complete border checks at departure for streamlined regional travel.
The Philippine Coast Guard acquires three Beechcraft King Air aircraft from the US and joins RIMPAC 2026 to enhance maritime patrol and rescue.
Vietnam Airlines finalizes $8.1 billion order for 50 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to modernize its fleet, with deliveries from 2030 to 2032.
Shield AI will provide mission autonomy software for the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, integrating Hivemind AI with Anduril's drone.
Florida House passes bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, with $5.5M rebranding cost and Senate vote pending.
Textron Aviation delivered 171 business jets in 2025, leading the industry in unit volume and reporting $6 billion in revenue with strong Q4 growth.
Electra.aero partners with NAVOS Air and Virginia Tech to develop a low-cost IFR network for Advanced Air Mobility across Virginia.
Embraer delivers first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Uruguay, starting a six-unit fleet modernization to replace aging combat aircraft.
Delta flight from Houston returned due to a passenger disturbance involving an attempted cockpit breach and assault. FAA to investigate.
CDB Aviation completes the sale of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft to Finnair, marking a shift from lease to ownership amid Finnair’s fleet renewal.
Vulcanair initiates production of four A-VIATOR turboprops for the Indonesian Navy, including training and support packages.
SMBC Aviation Capital delivers the 10th Boeing 737-9 to United Airlines under a 20-aircraft sale-and-leaseback deal supporting fleet modernization.
Daher renews and expands its logistics partnership with Airbus Atlantic, tripling operations and workforce to support A320, A330, and A350 production ramp-up.
flyadeal adds its 45th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo named Al-Saqr, and introduces a new bird-themed naming strategy aligned with Saudi heritage.
FTAI Aviation acquires seven off-lease Air France Airbus aircraft to supply CFM56 engines and modules, supporting maintenance and fleet modernization.
Lufthansa Group and Air India sign a Joint Business Agreement to improve connectivity and unify operations following the India-EU Free Trade Deal.
BOC Aviation extends its $3.5 billion revolving credit facility with Bank of China to 2031, securing liquidity for aircraft investments and growth.
The FAA issues a mandatory directive requiring U.S. airlines to adopt merit-based pilot hiring and end race or gender-based recruitment programs.
Wave Function Ventures invests in Natilus to support BWB aircraft development, including Kona cargo and Horizon passenger models with strong order backlog.
American Airlines becomes the first Official Airline of the 2026 Women in Aviation International conference, funding scholarships and sponsoring key events.
