Archer Aviation closes FAA Phase 3 certification, plans early 2026 US operations under eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, and expands defense partnerships.
LOT Polish Airlines is suing Boeing for $203.6M alleging fraud related to 737 MAX safety and pilot training, with a landmark trial underway in Seattle.
Collins Aerospace invests $26.5 million to expand its Largo, Florida facility, creating 100+ jobs and boosting FAA radar production by 2026.
Embraer negotiates C-390 military transport sales with Colombia and Chile, ramps up production amid global demand including UAE order.
Germany funds Brandenburg eSAF project with €350M grant to build the largest sustainable aviation fuel facility at Schwedt, aiming for 2030 production.
Satair completes acquisition of Unical Aviation and ecube, expanding its global Used Serviceable Material and aircraft lifecycle solutions.
Airbus starts ground testing of the A350F cargo systems in Bremen, targeting Q3 2026 maiden flight and 2027 commercial service with new certifications.
Lufthansa Group orders 20 widebody aircraft including Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9, with deliveries planned for 2032-2034.
Liebherr-Aerospace expands its Shanghai facility with a REACH-compliant coating process for aircraft heat transfer equipment, approved by CAAC, EASA, and FAA.
Embraer partners with Bharat Forge for forged raw materials, marking its first supply contract with an Indian aerospace manufacturer.
HENSOLDT France and G7 Global Aerospace sign agreement to deliver secure IFF and cryptography systems to Malaysia's Armed Forces, focusing on sovereign defense.
A Delta Air Lines flight and a Cirrus plane came within 475-500 feet near JFK, raising concerns about air traffic safety at one of the busiest...
FAA approves Boeing's fix for MD-11 freighters, ending six-month grounding after UPS crash. FedEx resumes flights; UPS retires fleet.
Pratt & Whitney finalizes digital assembly readiness for XA103 engine, advancing U.S. Air Force's NGAP program with physical testing planned in late 2020s.
AAR CORP. restructures into four segments and begins winding down Legacy Commercial Programs to focus on higher-margin tech and services.
Boeing plans a $1 billion investment in Wichita manufacturing, upgrading facilities and workforce training after reacquiring Spirit AeroSystems.
CAE Inc. is considering sale or partnerships for Flightscape, its aviation SaaS platform, to focus on core simulation and training operations.
Bridger Aerospace received two 160-day task orders from the U.S. Forest Service for four CL-415EAF aircraft, generating $30M standby revenue in 2026.
Rotortrade signs agreement to deliver two Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Toll Aviation, supported by in-house maintenance in France for Australian operations.
Viasat, Galaxy 1, and L2 Aviation partner to integrate certified satellite connectivity for safe, regulated Advanced Air Mobility operations.
