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Boeing’s Regional Director on F-15EX for Saudi Arabia, localizing production
Boeing was among the most prominent exhibitors at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 8-12, 2026. The US manufacturer demonstrated its strong presence within a market in which it maintains a significant footprint across both civilian and military sectors.…
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Spirit Airlines A320neos become ‘youngest airframes’ ever scheduled for teardown
Two Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neos have become the youngest airframes ever to be scheduled for teardown, according to aviation asset management firm EirTrade. At just three years and four…
Air India’s incoming new Boeing 787-9s to be deployed on Mumbai-Heathrow flights
As part of its ‘Northern Summer Schedule 2026’, Air India will deploy incoming new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) and London-Heathrow Airport (LHR).…
Air Tahiti Nui appoints new CEO Lionel Guérin amid financial turnaround push
Air Tahiti Nui has appointed Lionel Guérin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 11, 2026. The appointment comes as the French Polynesian flag carrier seeks to address…
Melbourne Airport records busiest international month during Australian Open
Melbourne Airport (MEL) announced that it processed a record number of international passengers in January 2026, driven by increased flight capacity and travelers attending the Australian Open…
Leonardo sells four weapon-ready C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Saudi Arabia
Italian aerospace and defense firm Leonardo will supply Saudi Arabia with four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2029. On February 16, 2026, Leonardo…
UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group and F-35s to deter Russian aggression
The United Kingdom (UK) will deploy its Carrier Strike Group led by HMS Prince of Wales to the North Atlantic and High North in an effort to deter increasing levels of Russian aggression in…
Safran to build landing gear facility in Morocco to help ramp-up A320 production
France’s Safran has unveiled plans to build a new landing gear facility in Morocco to help support the ramp-up of Airbus A320 production. On February 13, 2026, Safran’s Chairman of the Board,…
Pilots defend safety record as Trump’s team commits to ‘purge DEI from skies’
The Air Line Pilots Association has defended its pilot members after the Trump administration issued a new mandate to “purge DEI from our skies”. On February 13, 2026, the US Transportation…
Four killed in Epic E1000 crash in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Four people were killed just after midnight on February 13, 2026, when an Epic E1000 turboprop crashed on approach to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, according to local authorities and federal…
Aurigny ATR 72 suffers ‘total electrical failure’ on Guernsey flight
Aurigny Air Services, an all-turboprop regional airline based in Guernsey in the Channel Islands, confirmed one of its ATR 72-600s experienced what investigators have…
France reportedly negotiating Eurodrone exit, partners push ahead
France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the Eurodrone program with its three partner nations. Challenges reported on February 11, 2026, that French authorities are negotiating…
WDS 2026 highlights Saudi drive towards becoming major player in aerospace
The global aerospace defense industry converged on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the week of February 8-12, 2026, for the 3rd Edition of the World Defense Show (WDS). This event, which is…
Latin America quickly emerging as business aviation’s top growth market
Business aviation in Latin America is moving into a more mature phase, where travel by private jet is increasingly being viewed as a tool that those with the means can use to buy…
Embraer teases mysterious aircraft in new video ahead of ‘extraordinary’ event
Embraer is sure to set tongues wagging having teased a mysterious aircraft in a new online video, ahead of what the Brazilian manufacturer describes as an “extraordinary” announcement. A short…
Canada’s Carney confirms new payments tied to 14 additional F-35 fighters
Canada has begun making payments tied to long-lead components for 14 additional F-35A fighters, Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed in Parliament. The…
NASA flies new type of laminar-flow wing concept on F-15 testbed
NASA has taken a small but important step toward cleaner, more efficient flight on future airliners by testing a new laminar-flow wing concept that aims to keep airflow more smooth, thereby…
Cartel drone or party balloon? What’s known about the El Paso laser story
The internet has latched onto a version of the El Paso airspace shutdown story that’s hard to resist: namely, that US Customs and Border Protection used a directed-energy counter-drone system…
Brussels Airlines introduces second Tintin aircraft with space-themed livery
Brussels Airlines has introduced its latest livery, featuring characters from the beloved comic series Tintin. This marks the second time the Belgian carrier has honored the famous creation of…
Indonesia tests fighter jets on toll roads as alternative to airbases
Indonesia successfully demonstrated its first fighter aircraft landings on a toll road on February 11, 2026. The exercise has launched an ambitious plan to transform highway infrastructure…
India approves $39 billion purchase of 114 Rafale jets ahead of Macron visit
India has approved the $39 billion purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, in an effort to bolster the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) operational readiness and modernize its military fleet. On…
