Bombardier completes turnaround plan with $9.55B revenue in 2025 and forecasts over $10B revenue for 2026 driven by Global 8000 deliveries.
Boeing retires ZA004, the last 787-8 test aircraft, after 16 years of flight testing and key contributions to engine and battery system improvements.
The MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter passed critical electromagnetic compatibility testing at Edwards AFB, advancing its nuclear security mission readiness.
Southwest Airlines partners with SpaceX Starlink to offer gate-to-gate high-speed Wi-Fi starting summer 2026, free for loyalty members.
Lufthansa faces a 24-hour strike by pilots and cabin crew, canceling 800 flights and impacting 100,000 passengers amid pension and restructuring disputes.
Arik Air flight diverted to Benin Airport after left engine failure; all 80 onboard safe. Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau investigates the incident.
GE Aerospace and Saudi Arabia’s GAMI signed an agreement to localize maintenance and repair of F110-GE-129 engines powering F-15SA jets, advancing Vision 2030 goals.
AviLease expands its portfolio with two Airbus A350-900s leased to Fiji Airways, acquired from GOAL Aircraft Leasing in a transaction supported by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment...
Airbus Helicopters emphasizes evolving military rotorcraft ecosystems, modular upgrades, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming to maintain air superiority.
Air Canada orders eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to replace older widebodies, boosting efficiency and international capacity from 2030.
General Atomics chosen by US Marine Corps to integrate YFQ-42A prototype in MUX TACAIR program for autonomous combat evaluation.
Cirrus Aircraft unveils the G3 Vision Jet featuring Garmin Perspective Touch+, CPDLC, enhanced lighting, and expanded seating for seven.
Bell Textron secures new Bell 429 helicopter orders from Japan's Nakanihon Air and completes a corporate delivery in Indonesia, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint.
Canada begins payments for 14 additional F-35 jets, increasing its fleet to 30 while reviewing a mixed fleet option with Saab Gripen amid trade tensions.
Germany commits €536 million to buy strike drones from startups Helsing and Stark Defence, aiming to equip troops with AI-enabled systems by 2027.
Bombardier signs a $1.18B deal with Vista Global for 40 Challenger 3500 jets, with options for 120 more, starting deliveries in 2026.
RTX integrates AI inspection at its Puerto Rico facility, increasing PCB output by 14% and halving defects while reducing inspection time.
JetBlue and United Airlines begin sales integration allowing booking across both platforms with loyalty points and cash, expanding connectivity in 2026.
Vertical Aerospace signs MoU with Saudi Arabia's AHQ Group and NIDC to develop local manufacturing and infrastructure for Valo eVTOL aircraft.
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia agree to jointly produce the T625 Gökbey helicopter in Saudi Arabia, advancing local defense manufacturing and technology transfer.
