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Boeing returns to annual profit for first time since 2018 on asset sales
Boeing has reported its first full-year net profit since 2018, helped by major asset sales and a sharp increase in commercial aircraft deliveries, marking a significant financial comeback after years of losses linked to the 737 MAX crisis and pandemic disruption. The US aerospace…
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Lithuania delays Embraer C-390 airlifter order, extends Spartan fleet to 2036
Lithuania has postponed its planned procurement of new military transport aircraft and will instead modernize its existing C-27J Spartan fleet to keep it in service through 2036, officials…
Airbus Helicopters orders leap by 89 units in 2025, Spain key driver of surge
Airbus Helicopters saw orders rise by 89 units in 2025 compared to the previous year with a lucrative contract with the Spanish government a key driver of the surge. On January 26, 2026,…
After 55 years, Southwest closes the book on open seating
After more than five decades of letting passengers fend for themselves during boarding, Southwest Airlines has officially ended the open seating policy that defined the carrier for generations…
Gol names new chairman following death of founder Constantino de Oliveira Junior
Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aéreas has appointed Antonio Kandir as its new chairman following the death of company founder Constantino de Oliveira Junior, the carrier confirmed on January 26,…
US safety group raises concerns over crashed Air India 787’s maintenance history
A US-based aviation safety advocacy group says the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved in last year’s fatal Air India crash had a long and troubling history of technical problems, a claim that will…
Air Canada welcomes first of five new Boeing 737 MAX 8s from Air Lease
Air Canada has welcomed the first of five new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from US-based lessor Air Lease Corporation. On January 25, 2026, Air Lease said the first Boeing 737-8 arrival was part…
Italian Army receives first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems
Italy’s Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T New Generation (NG) and GRIFO surface-to-air missile systems. The handover took place on January 22, 2026, at the Santa Barbara…
Riyadh Air picks inflight Wi-Fi provider for Airbus A321neo fleet
Riyadh Air has selected Neo Space Group (NSG) as the carrier’s inflight Wi-Fi provider for its upcoming Airbus A321neo fleet. The Saudi Arabian airline startup said on January 26, 2026, that…
Cebu Pacific turns 30, eyes China travel rebound as Philippines relaxes visas
As Cebu Pacific celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Philippine low-cost carrier is positioning itself to capitalize on the country’s newly relaxed visa requirements for Chinese…
Indonesia’s first Rafale jets arrive, starting deliveries for 42-aircraft order
Indonesia has received its first three Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the start of deliveries under Jakarta’s long-running effort to modernize the Indonesian Air Force…
Qantas Airbus A380 flew between Sydney and Dallas with tool inside left wing
An investigation has been launched after a tool was found in the left wing of a Qantas Airbus A380-800 following flights between Australia and the United States. According to the Australian…
Australia’s first astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named 2026 Australian of Year
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia’s first qualified astronaut, received the nation’s highest civilian honor on the night of January 25, 2026, when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
Australia’s first MC-55A Peregrine spy jet lands near Adelaide
Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine, introducing a new airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare capability to the Royal Australian Air…
Bombardier Challenger 650 with eight on board crashes amid US winter storms
A Bombardier Challenger 650 with eight people on board crashed while departing from Bangor International Airport (BGR), Maine, amid winter storms in the US. The Federal Aviation Administration…
Air China launches Beijing-Abu Dhabi Boeing 787 service with inaugural flight
Air China touched down at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) for the first time on January 24, 2026. The flight carried…
UK shortlists companies for its Apache loyal wingman program
The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom announced, on January 24, 2026, that it has selected seven companies to develop prototypes for its AH-64 Apache “loyal wingman” program. …
Copa Airlines to roll out wifi across its fleet for the first time
Panama-based carrier Copa Airlines has become the latest airline to announce it will be rolling out internet connectivity across its whole fleet. The announcement was made on January 21,…
Wizz Air’s UK subsidiary applies for US flights
Wizz Air UK, the British subsidiary of the pan-European ultra-low-cost carrier, has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to fly to the United States. The…
Drone delivery pioneer Zipline raises $600 million as it ramps up US expansion
Zipline, by some metrics the world’s largest drone delivery firm, announced, on January 21, 2026, that it has raised $600 million from private investors, in order to fuel its continued…
Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA certification
Bombardier’s Global 8000 has cleared its final major regulatory hurdle, receiving certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency, paving the way for customer operations in…
