Ascend Airways enters liquidation due to rising fuel costs, UK expenses, engine reliability issues, and post-Brexit regulatory challenges.
Spain's ITS-C program led by Airbus introduces the SAETA II trainer with 60% Spanish industry participation and phased delivery by 2035.
Saudia Academy's Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program received ETEC accreditation, enabling academic bridging to aerospace engineering degrees and supporting Saudi Vision 2030.
Safran Helicopter Engines launches a 3,000 m² maintenance facility in Norderstedt, Germany, supporting 2,300 engines across Europe with carbon-neutral goals.
ST Engineering announced S$4.8 billion in new contracts for Q1 2026, driven by Defence, Commercial Aerospace, and Urban Solutions segments.
China Southern Airlines invests over 1.6 billion RMB to build the largest MRO hangar and expand cargo facilities at Urumqi Airport, completing in 2028.
Rochefort Asset Management closed a senior secured loan to Firehawk Aerospace to advance U.S. domestic production of 3D-printed rocket propulsion systems.
Lockheed Martin and NASA’s X-59 aircraft reaches 43,000 feet and Mach 0.95 during envelope expansion, aiming for quiet supersonic travel.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed merger talks with American Airlines ended after rejection amid regulatory and political challenges.
L3Harris and partners completed the fourth autonomous flight test of the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, an unmanned cargo helicopter for the US Marine Corps.
GE Aerospace and Delta TechOps collaborate to reduce CF6 engine maintenance turnaround time by 34% using the FLIGHT DECK lean model by 2026.
Copa Airlines commits to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets valued at $13.5 billion, expanding its fleet and operations from Panama between 2030 and 2034.
Bell Textron opens Wichita Assembly Center to build fuselages for the MV-75 Cheyenne II, accelerating delivery to the U.S. Army by 2026.
Miami-Dade County explores a second commercial airport to ease Miami International Airport's rising congestion and accommodate future growth.
Frontier and Avelo Airlines request $2.5 billion federal aid amid rising jet fuel costs, offering equity warrants; Spirit Airlines seeks separate government financing.
Embraer reached a record $32.1 billion backlog and increased aircraft deliveries by 47% in Q1 2026, driven by commercial and executive aviation growth.
Southwest Airlines introduces Independence One aircraft with patriotic livery and partners with America250 for volunteerism and community grants.
Airbus and partners successfully conducted the fourth flight test of the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, demonstrating autonomous resupply capabilities for the US Marine Corps.
SkyHop Aviation obtains DGCA approval to launch India's first commercial seaplane service, focusing on Lakshadweep with modified DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.
EgyptAir plans to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by 2030 with new infrastructure and sustainability initiatives to boost aviation capacity.
