Airbus reports a 16% drop in Q1 2026 aircraft deliveries due to supply chain issues but defence revenue rises 7%, maintaining full-year targets.
Lockheed Martin and NASA’s X-59 aircraft reaches 43,000 feet and Mach 0.95 during envelope expansion, aiming for quiet supersonic travel.
SkyHop Aviation obtains DGCA approval to launch India's first commercial seaplane service, focusing on Lakshadweep with modified DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.
Rise Air adopts ATR 72-600 turboprops to enhance connectivity and sustainability for remote Northern Canadian communities amid climate challenges.
SWISS flight LX 147 aborted takeoff at Delhi after left engine fire. Six passengers injured during evacuation; runway briefly closed.
Swiss International Air Lines installs Diehl Aviation's Mechanical Lift System on Airbus A350, easing overhead bin closing by 30% without reducing storage space.
Air Canada takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, enabling new non-stop transatlantic routes and supporting fleet renewal with advanced cabin features.
Lufthansa's first retrofitted Airbus A380 featuring a new 1-2-1 Business Class cabin returns to service, with full fleet upgrades by mid-2027.
Airbus finishes assembly of the largest main deck cargo door for the A350F, advancing its freighter program with testing set to start in Toulouse.
Boeing reports $22.2B revenue in Q1 2026, driven by commercial deliveries and defense growth, supporting NASA's Artemis II mission.