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Leidos: building airport security ‘isn’t just a business, to us it’s a mission’
US technology giant Leidos was one of the big hitters at this year’s PTE World which gathered stakeholders from the airport sector at the ExCel in London. Spanning a dizzying array of complex specialties including defense, intelligence, health, energy & infrastructure, Leidos was in the UK capital…
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Thales unveils TopStar Smart Receiver for jam-resistant navigation
Thales has launched a new compact receiver that combines positioning, navigation and timing with anti-jamming protection in a single unit, aiming the product at land…
Korean Air debuts flagship lounges at Incheon after $76 million renovation
Korean Air has wrapped up a 42-month renovation of its lounges at Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 2, finishing with the opening of its redesigned First Class and Prestige Class…
US Army officially names Bell MV-75 tiltrotor Cheyenne II
The US Army has formally assigned a common name to its next-generation tiltrotor: the MV-75 will be known as the Cheyenne II, Bell Textron announced on April 15, 2026. The…
Finnish airship firm Kelluu raises €15M Series A led by NATO fund
Finnish deep tech firm Kelluu, which operates a fleet of autonomous hydrogen-powered airships, has closed a €15 million Series A funding round led by the NATO Innovation…
UK awards Boeing $1.19 billion helicopter support contract
The UK government has awarded Boeing Defence UK a three-year contract worth £879 million, or about $1.19 billion, to maintain and support the British Army’s Apache attack helicopters and Royal…
FAA clears anti-drone lasers for use near commercial flights along US border
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said anti-drone lasers can be used safely in airspace where commercial aircraft are operating, clearing the way for deployment of a high-energy…
UK to supply Ukraine with over 120k drones, includes long-range strike UAVs
In the face of increasing Russian aggression using one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), the UK has begun sending Ukraine over 120,000 drones with a variety of capabilities. On April…
Delta unveils next-generation business class suite in $1 billion cabin overhaul
Delta Air Lines is doubling down on premium travel, unveiling a redesigned business class suite and committing to one of its largest cabin upgrade investments, costing approximately $1…
Bombardier handovers Vista’s first Global 8000 as part of 7500 fleet upgrade
Bombardier has handed over long-time customer Vista’s first Global 8000 executive jet, as part of a fleet-wide upgrade to enhance its existing Global 7500s On April 15, 2026, Bombardier said…
‘Dangerous culture of silence’: pilot mental health legislation progresses in US
Legislation to dismantle a “dangerous culture of silence” around pilot mental has received bipartisan support from the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.…
Airbus taps Moraleda as next board chair as Obermann prepares exit
Airbus shareholders approved all resolutions at the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 14, 2026, in Amsterdam, including a leadership transition that will see René…
Controversial ex-Homeland Security BBJ repurposed for White House VIP missions
A controversial Boeing 737-8 BBJ acquired during Kristi Noem’s turbulent tenure at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now flying under White House control for VIP government…
Amazon to buy Globalstar in $11.6 billion satellite deal
Amazon is moving to strengthen its satellite-based mobile internet business with a deal to acquire Globalstar for about $11.57 billion, a move that would give the company satellite assets,…
BOND upgrades 24 Bombardier private jet options to Global 8000 due to demand
New private jet fractional operator BOND has upgraded 24 aircraft purchase options with Bombardier to Global 8000 due to “exceptional demand”. On April 14, the US startup designed to cater for…
Collins Aerospace to provide five Bell MV-75 FLRAA systems
RTX’s Collins Aerospace has been selected by Bell to supply five onboard systems for the US Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), the next-generation tiltrotor…
Italy suspends defense pact with Israel, halting military training and arms ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, 2026, that Rome will suspend the automatic renewal of its bilateral defense cooperation agreement with Israel, freezing joint…
FAA clears Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 for supersonic flight tests
Hermeus announced on March 12, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate in the Experimental Category (SAC-EC) for its…
Estonia drops €500 million CV90 order, shifts funds to drones, air defense
Estonia is halting a €500 million procurement of new infantry fighting vehicles and redirecting the funds toward counter-drone systems, air defense, and unmanned capabilities, while…
Swiss air force chief says Switzerland is ‘not defense-ready’
Switzerland’s new Air Force Commander, Major General Christian Oppliger, has warned in stark terms that the country cannot defend itself against modern air threats, describing the…
First Starlink connected Virgin Atlantic A350 to roll out ahead of schedule
The first Virgin Atlantic aircraft connected with Starlink Wi-Fi will roll out ahead of schedule after the carrier accelerated the installation process. On April 12, 2026, Virgin Atlantic said…
