KLM received its first Airbus A350-900 on October 2, 2026, as part of its €7 billion fleet renewal program.
Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways receives CAAV approval to operate A330 wide-body aircraft, launching Moscow service in November 2026.
Barnes Aerospace acquires Dundee-based ATL Turbine Services, establishing its first European component repair and overhaul facility.
Crew-13 docked with the ISS on October 1, 2026, in a record 7 hours and 50 minutes after launch from Cape Canaveral.
Ontic acquired Wichita-based Aero-Mach Companies on October 1, 2026, adding three aviation brands to its aftermarket portfolio.
A 21 Air Boeing 767 freighter overran Runway 30 at Miami International Airport, killing five. Amazon suspended its contract.
Textron Aviation launched Kansas' first state-registered aviation youth apprenticeship, offering paid training from age 16 in A&P, avionics, and engine buildup.
GA-ASI and SoftBank demonstrated an airborne cellular relay system on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian off Japan's coast on July 27, 2026.
Five aviation organizations formed a coalition to oppose EU Digital Omnibus rules that could restrict biometric passenger processing at airports.
SPEEA members ratified a new Boeing contract on Oct 1, 2026, securing a 10% wage increase and averting a strike.
Akkodis completes acquisition of SOGECLAIRs Airbus engineering unit, adding 366 engineers across six countries to its global portfolio.
Aero Norway secured its first CFM LEAP maintenance contract, signing a multi-year HPT module offload agreement with GE Aerospace.
Pegasus Airlines finalizes €154M acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group, forming a 175-aircraft combined fleet.
Air France-KLM submits final bid for up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal, with a decision expected in mid-October 2026.
FLYONE Armenia finalizes a firm order for two A321neo jets, its first direct Airbus purchase, announced September 30, 2026.
Embraer and Mahindra propose a C-390 Millennium final assembly line in Nagpur for India's $10B MTA programme if selected.
AETC links a live T-7A Red Hawk to ground simulators in its first Live-Virtual-Constructive flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines announce plans for Alaska to join transoceanic joint businesses, filing for antitrust immunity soon.
Sikorsky and the U.S. Army agree to a flexible UH-60M Black Hawk deal starting with 16 aircraft and a $234.46M contract action.
The FAA approved Garmin Autoland for the Epic E1000 AX on Sept. 30, 2026, activating the system on delivered and future aircraft.
