U.S. private aviation experiences trust issues due to commercial flight cancellations, operator bankruptcies, and new FAA safety regulations.
United Airlines orders 300 GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engines to power Boeing 787 Dreamliners, enhancing fuel efficiency and fleet standardization.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence contracts Leonardo for four armed C-27J Spartan maritime patrol aircraft, deliveries from 2029.
Joramco secures a maintenance agreement with ULS Airlines Cargo for Airbus A310 freighter fleet, enhancing support for legacy cargo aircraft.
Ondas Holdings announces acquisition of UK-based Rotron Aero, adding heavy-fuel engines and loitering munitions to its defense capabilities.
Satair and GAMECO signed a MoU at Singapore Airshow 2026 to develop the Used Serviceable Material market, enhancing supply chain flexibility and sustainability.
FDH Aero has doubled its Singapore facility at Seletar Aerospace Park to improve supply chain speed and autonomy for the Asia-Pacific aerospace market.
BlueFive Capital launches BlueFive Leasing in Muscat, Oman, aiming to raise over $1 billion to acquire commercial aircraft assets across Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
MatrixSpace introduces Fusion 360, a multi-sensor C-UAS system integrating radar, RF, and optical sensors for commercial airspace security.
ST Engineering will lead cabin modifications for Airbus's A330 MRTT+ tanker, enhancing military capabilities with new design and certification work.
Toray's 3960 prepreg system with TORAYCA™ T1100G fiber gains NCAMP qualification, streamlining FAA certification for aerospace and defense manufacturers.
JJG Aero secures $30 million Series B funding led by Norwest to expand manufacturing capacity and vertical integration in Bengaluru.
SkyNRG reaches financial close for DSL-01, Europe’s first standalone SAF plant in the Netherlands, targeting full operations by mid-2028.
FL Technics completes acquisition of Job Air Technic, adding a facility in Ostrava with 8 maintenance bays and 400 specialists to boost aircraft maintenance services.
Jet2 flight LS896 diverted to Brussels due to a violent passenger altercation involving racist abuse and intoxication, resulting in lifetime bans.
The French Navy will launch operations with the Airbus Aliaca Vertical VTOL drone in 2026, enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities.
flynas and Syrian Civil Aviation Authority form flynas Syria, a joint venture low-cost airline to begin operations in late 2026 from Damascus.
Joramco signs heavy maintenance contracts with Air Samarkand and FLYONE Asia, supporting Uzbekistan's growing aviation market.
Horizon Aircraft teams with North Aircraft Industries to produce wings for the Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL, targeting 2027 flight tests.
Frontier Airlines receives the FAA Diamond Award for 2025, recognizing full participation in advanced safety training for maintenance technicians.
