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CFM International and VietJet have signed a letter of intent to evaluate establishing LEAP engine maintenance and overhaul capabilities in Vietnam, with CFM providing consulting support for the feasibility study.
Romanian airline TAROM has received its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, expanding its fleet with the modern narrowbody jet.
Blue Origin has secured a NASA contract valued up to $700 million to develop a Mars communications orbiter, prompting competitor Rocket Lab to file a protest with federal authorities—mirroring Blue Origin's earlier challenge to SpaceX's lunar-lander award.
Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet has gained approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to operate at London City Airport, immediately expanding the aircraft's approved destination network.
Aircraft component supplier Hayward & Green has partnered with helicopter services provider NHV Group to increase availability of serviceable and new rotable components for helicopter operators globally.
A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter has achieved a world-first milestone by reaching 3,000 flying hours, the first aircraft of its type to accomplish this feat.
Vietnam Airlines has signed an MoU with Airbus for five additional A350-900 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2033-2034 as part of its widebody fleet expansion plans.
The GCAP Electronics Evolution consortium has been contracted to develop integrated sensing and communications systems for the Global Combat Air Programme fighter aircraft over 18 months.
G7 Aerospace and Indonesian manufacturer PTDI are exploring a strategic partnership to develop an avionics upgrade programme for the CN235 transport aircraft.
The U.S. military is the world's largest institutional petroleum consumer, burning approximately 4 billion gallons annually—equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions of entire nations like Portugal or Sweden.
Emirates has obtained regulatory approval to operate direct flights between Dubai and Berlin, concluding a 22-year campaign for route authorization.
This article examines how airline security measures have evolved over 25 years since 9/11 and discusses emerging changes in aviation security protocols.
Zipline has updated its delivery drone software to use diving maneuvers for acceleration and climbing to brake, resulting in improved speed, noise reduction, and thermal performance through gravity-assisted flight dynamics.
Rocket Lab filed a protest challenging NASA's $700 million Mars orbiter contract award to Blue Origin, arguing the decision violates Congressional eligibility requirements.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 flying from Tel Aviv to Newark was diverted to Bangor, Maine after an intoxicated first-class passenger bit a flight attendant, requiring an unscheduled landing.
Spanish authorities arrested a passenger at Palma de Mallorca Airport who arrived on a Ryanair flight from Brussels Charleroi with over 100 cocaine packets concealed internally, highlighting ongoing drug trafficking through European aviation routes.
Nashville International Airport's board unanimously approved the first stage of a process to rename the airport in honour of Dolly Parton.
DJI's FlyCart 100 cargo drones have been deployed to Nepal for disaster relief operations, conducting up to 16 flights daily. The US has imposed a 100% tariff on the same aircraft model.
Leonardo Helicopters has appointed Stefano Villanti as Managing Director, bringing extensive rotorcraft experience from within the company's operations.
Joby and BETA aircraft have begun flight testing under a federal integration program in North Texas, advancing eVTOL development with additional demonstrations scheduled.
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency has ordered its first Airbus H160 helicopter to enhance emergency response and disaster management capabilities.
The Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne surveillance platform.
The Netherlands has signed a Letter of Intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control system.
Norwegian airports handled nearly 5 million passengers in August 2026, with international traffic growth offsetting a slight decline in domestic travel.
SpaceX's Starship uses methane engines designed to enable in-situ propellant production on Mars from atmospheric CO2 and water ice, supporting a reusable return architecture for deep space missions.
London Heathrow Airport processed 23 million passengers during summer 2026, with August recording 7.8 million travellers and a record-breaking single day of nearly 272,000 passengers on August 2nd.
Frankfurt Airport handled 6.3 million passengers in August 2026, marking its highest monthly total despite a slight 0.3% decline year-over-year, while cargo volumes increased 2.9%.
Zurich Airport reported 1.8% passenger growth in August 2026 with 3.3 million travelers, including 30.6% transfer traffic. Aircraft movements increased more sharply at 2.9% year-over-year.
KLM Cityhopper celebrates 60 years of operations, evolving from a small domestic carrier in 1966 into a major regional airline supporting KLM's European network and Amsterdam's hub operations.
Recent U.S. military conflicts have revealed vulnerabilities in integrated air-and-missile defense systems when facing coordinated multi-domain attacks, prompting strategic reassessment of defensive capabilities.