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.
Collins Aerospace's SkyNook suite, designed to utilize unused aft cabin space, is a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Awards in Passenger Comfort.
The NTSB final report identifies FAA airspace design flaws and lack of collision avoidance tech as causes of the 67-fatality Potomac midair collision near DCA.
Air Astana finalizes $7B order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to modernize its fleet and enable direct flights to North America starting 2026.
Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus inaugurate India’s first private-sector H125 helicopter final assembly line in Karnataka with deliveries starting in 2027.
Deutsche Aircraft teams with Kepner-Tregoe to improve leadership and decision-making as it advances the D328eco turboprop program and industrialization in Leipzig.
The Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 aims to let the Transport Minister change the 32 million passenger cap amid rising demand and legal disputes.
Diehl Aviation opens a new 3,000 sqm logistics facility in NyÃrbátor, Hungary, to support increased production for Airbus and Boeing aircraft programs.
A British tourist was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for damaging kiosks and carrying controlled substances. Charges include criminal damage and possession.
AirX Charter secures GACAR Part 129 authorization to operate domestic on-demand flights in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030 goals.
Aequs Group partners with Tamil Nadu to develop a ₹4,000 crore aerospace cluster in Krishnagiri, creating 7,000 jobs and focusing on aircraft engine components.
NASA selects Vast Space for the sixth private astronaut mission to the ISS, focusing on science with a launch planned for summer 2027.
GA-ASI's YFQ-42A successfully flew semi-autonomously using Collins Aerospace software, validating the USAF’s open architecture for uncrewed combat aircraft.
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.
