Airbus initiates marketing for the stretched A220-500 jet, targeting 170-180 seats and a potential launch in July 2026 at Farnborough.
Liebherr-Aerospace deploys a safer Trivalent Chromium coating process at its Singapore service center, with expansion to Shanghai in 2026.
GHS receives German approval for Bell 412 Flight Training Device Level 3, enhancing mission-specific helicopter training with mixed reality and advanced simulation.
UAC showcases SJ-100 and Il-114-300 aircraft with domestic components at Wings India 2026, targeting India’s regional aviation market.
From February 1, 2026, TSA will charge $45 for identity verification at airport security for travelers without REAL ID or acceptable ID.
Alaska Airlines launches a $200M Global Training Center in Renton with simulators and facilities for combined Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines crews.
IAM warns that US threats to decertify Canadian aircraft and impose tariffs risk harming aerospace workers and aviation safety protocols.
FAA releases InFO 26003 recommending comprehensive spatial disorientation training for pilots after NTSB's 2020 Calabasas crash investigation.
Honeywell reports strong Q4 2025 results with 11% organic sales growth and accelerates Aerospace spin-off to Q3 2026.
Newbow Aerospace opens new UK facility doubling production capacity and wins contracts with Iberia, British Airways, and Jet2 for ground support equipment.
Lockheed Martin posts $20.3B Q4 sales, $1.3B earnings, and a record $194B backlog, with strong 2026 guidance amid new regulatory challenges.
Bombardier highlights its U.S. workforce and FAA certification in response to President Trump's tariff and decertification threats on Canadian aircraft.
Unifi Aviation acquires Dutch ground handler Viggo, expanding into continental Europe and gaining proprietary technology for aviation services.
Helix, UK manufacturer of electric motors, attains AS9100 certification and targets Part 21 approval to certify aerospace propulsion systems independently.
Aegean Airlines acquires 45% of Apella S.A. to expand maintenance services and develop a new technical base in Almyros, Greece.
United Aircraft Corporation partners with Flamingo Aerospace to supply six Il-114-300 turboprop aircraft to India, starting deliveries in 2028.
Aviation Capital Group delivers the first Boeing 737 MAX 8 to T’way Air as part of a seven-aircraft deal supporting South Korea’s regional growth.
Elon Musk is discussing merging SpaceX with xAI and X to create a $1.5 trillion public company targeting an IPO in mid-2026.
American Airlines announces plans to restart direct flights to Venezuela following U.S. regulatory changes and security assessments.
US plans to decertify Bombardier jets and impose tariffs on Canadian aircraft amid certification delays of Gulfstream jets in Canada.
