XTI Aerospace acquires Drone Nerds for $40M with $25M from Unusual Machines, creating a U.S.-based drone supply chain amid new federal restrictions on foreign technology.
Skyryse completed the first flight of a UH-60 Black Hawk retrofitted with SkyOS, featuring simplified controls and optionally piloted operation in 91 days.
The U.S. increases Lockheed Martin's C-130J contract ceiling to $25B, extending production and support through 2035 due to growing allied demand.
A Qatar-led consortium signed a $4 billion deal to expand Damascus International Airport with Turkish and US partners, boosting passenger capacity and regional infrastructure.
Leonardo and Heli-One extend maintenance coverage through 2030 for Norway’s AW101 SAR fleet, ensuring operational readiness across six bases.
Navi Mumbai International Airport begins 12-hour commercial operations with 30 domestic flights, addressing Mumbai's airport congestion.
MAG eyes potential Firefly sale amid losses, monitoring performance through 2028 with jet relocation and market competition challenges.
India's Civil Aviation Ministry grants approvals to Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, targeting regional routes in 2026 alongside startup Shankh Air.
NASA confirms SpaceX Crew-12 mission crew and shift to an extended 8-month stay aboard ISS amid budget and roster changes.
SkyWest will open a maintenance base at Salina Regional Airport by spring 2026, focusing on regional jet upkeep and creating local jobs.
Boeing receives $2.04B contract for B-52 engine integration, advancing the B-52J modernization by May 2033 with Rolls-Royce F130 engines.
High Ridge Aviation acquires a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from BBAM, leased to TUI, marking a new partnership and fleet expansion.
Diehl Aerospace introduces the EASY Upgrade, a tablet retrofit enhancing Eurofighter Typhoon connectivity and Manned-Unmanned Teaming capabilities without avionics recertification.
Ardian agrees to sell its stake in NHV Group to GD Helicopter Finance, enabling NHV to access a large aircraft order book for fleet modernization.
Vertical Aerospace finishes third VX4 prototype, doubles test capacity, and plans hybrid-electric retrofit targeting longer range in 2026.
A private jet carrying Libya's army chief and officials crashed near Ankara after defense talks, killing all onboard and impacting Libyan military efforts.
AerCap delivers the first Airbus A321neo to Thai Airways, introducing a premium regional aircraft with lie-flat seats and improved efficiency.
Vietjet Air completes $100M hangar at Long Thanh Intl Airport and conducts inaugural flight as part of airport's technical opening in Vietnam.
Northrop Grumman awarded $764M contract to produce 18 satellites for SDA's Tracking Layer Tranche 3, enhancing U.S. missile tracking capabilities by 2029.
Boom Supersonic expands into energy with Superpower turbines powering AI data centers backed by $300M funding and $1.25B backlog.
