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Trump threatens Raytheon defense contracts over slow pace of production
President Donald Trump threatened to cut federal defense contracts awarded to Raytheon, a major unit of RTX, escalating his pressure campaign on US defense contractors to increase production and reinvest more heavily in manufacturing capacity. In a January 7, 2026, post on Truth Social, Trump…
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Avelo Airlines scales back fleet and closes several US bases
Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has announced it is scaling back its fleet while also confirming the closure of several hubs in the United States (US). On January 6, 2026, the…
Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600 million in revamping passenger experience
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a $600 million investment program aimed at revamping its passenger experience and infrastructure over a period of five years. The Kahu‘ewai Hawai‘i Investment…
KLM’s dwindling de-icing fluid supply adds to Schiphol Airport’s winter woes
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s (AMS) winter woes show no signs of receding with airlines continuing to cancel hundreds of flights each day due to challenging weather conditions. On January…
Taiwan searches for missing ROCAF F-16V pilot after jet crashes off Hualien
Taiwan’s military and coast guard have launched a large-scale search and rescue operation after a Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16V Block 20 fighter jet crashed into the sea off…
The US is rebuilding WW2 airfields for a potential conflict with China
Across the Pacific, the US military is quietly reviving airfields first carved out of jungle and coral during World War 2. The work, say military planners, is practical, urgent, and rooted in…
Cirrus unveils 2026 SR Series G7+ with expanded connectivity and design updates
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its 2026 SR Series G7+ lineup, unveiling a series of updates across the SR20, SR22, and SR22T that focus on connectivity, avionics refinement, and ownership…
American Airlines launches centennial celebrations marking 100 years of flight
American Airlines formally kicked off its centennial celebrations on January 5, 2026, marking 100 years since the carrier completed its first airmail flight between Chicago and St. Louis in…
Joby receives first CAE flight simulator in preparation for first eVTOL cadets
Joby Aviation has received its first CAE flight simulator as it prepares to train the first generation of electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft pilot cadets. On January 6,…
Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F fighters now armed with MICA missiles
Ukraine has begun operating its Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets with French-supplied MICA medium-range air-to-air missiles. Unconfirmed images circulating on social media show a…
Amsterdam Schiphol faces further travel chaos, forecasts predicting more snow
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is facing one of its most challenging starts to the year with wintry weather conditions and snow significantly hampering efforts to operate effectively. On…
Mirage IIIE launches Taimoor cruise missile in Pakistan Air Force test
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has conducted a successful flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, according to a statement released on January 3,…
Iraq and France reportedly near deal for 14 Rafale F4 fighters
Iraq may be moving closer to a long-discussed acquisition of the Dassault Aviation Rafale, with new reporting suggesting negotiations have entered a more advanced phase and that a contract…
Retro livery and vintage uniforms: how Cathay Pacific is celebrating 80 years
Cathay Pacific is marking 80 years of service with a whole host of celebrations including a special Airbus A350-900 painted in a retro livery and over 1,000 cabin crew staff members donning…
STARLUX founder lands carrier’s first of 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Taiwan
The chairman and founder of STARLUX Airlines, Chang Kuo-Wei has delivered the airline’s first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft following a 13-hour flight from Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS). The…
FAA selects RTX, Indra to replace 612 aging air traffic control radars
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected two contractors to replace hundreds of aging radar systems that form the backbone of the air traffic control network, marking a major…
Argentina modernizes aviation rules, eases GA and charter operations
Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) has enacted sweeping changes to the country’s civil aviation regulations that liberalize flying rules for general aviation, simplify…
US Aviation Academy wins $835M US Air Force pilot training contract
The US Air Force has selected US Aviation Academy to provide early-stage pilot training under a long-term contract valued at $835.6 million, marking one of the largest civilian…
L3Harris agrees space unit majority sale, aligns with US ‘mission priorities’
L3Harris Technologies has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Propulsion and Power Systems division to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. On January 5, 2026, L3Harris said that the…
Tata Sons seeks Air India CEO replacement for Wilson following fatal 2025 crash
Tata Sons has begun discussions with senior executives from global airlines for the potential replacement of Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, according to The Economic Times. The move comes as…
Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish German laser weapons joint venture
German defense contractors Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland plan to establish a joint venture focused on high-energy laser weapons, formalizing a cooperation that has been running since 2019…
