Aviation news
AVIATION NEWS
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 (TNI-AU). The aircraft arrived on January 23, 2026, and are now stationed at Roesmin Nurjadin Air…
LATEST
TRENDING NOW
AeroTime supports global aviation events
AVIATION ECONOMICS
AVIATION NEWS
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…
Founder-backed Skytron targets GA safety with fly-by-wire design
A Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur is betting big that the chief safety problem in general aviation isn’t pilot skill, but rather aircraft design. Greg Mercer, best known as the founder of…
Alaska Air beats Q4 2025 expectations, points to strong start for 2026
Alaska Air Group reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that came in ahead of expectations as the company said it entered 2026 with demand improving and a major integration…
How NASA’s F-15 research aircraft could help cut airline ticket prices
A NASA F-15B research aircraft is helping to gather valuable insights into how commercial jets of the future could save fuel, potentially reducing the price that passengers pay for airline…
Diana Siegel of Electra on the capabilities of hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft: video
The electric and hybrid aviation scene is fairly varied and diverse. Nevertheless, Electra stands out as one of a kind, because of its focus on developing an ultra-short take-off and landing…
A220-500 vs 777-10X vs A350-2000: Avolon predicts new program launch in 2027
Global lessor Avolon has indicated that a new commercial aircraft program launch could be announced in 2027, with the Airbus A220-500, A350-2000 and Boeing 777-10X all in contention. On…
Germany orders more Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles
MBDA has received a new contract to supply additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces, the company announced on January 21,…
Korean Air and four other airlines toughen power bank rules on flights
Along with subsidiary airlines also owned by Hanjin Group, Korean Air is toughening up rules on passengers using power banks on flights over safety concerns. On January 23, 2026, Korean Air,…
MBDA signs first French contract for One Way Effector long-range strike drone
France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) has signed its first contract with MBDA for the development and production of the One Way Effector (OWE), a sovereign…
Immfly, Gogo and Eutelsat’s OneWeb partner to offer LEO inflight connectivity
On January 22, 2026, Barcelona-based inflight services provider Immfly announced that it is partnering with satellite operator Eutelsat and inflight connectivity provider Gogo to offer…
Air Europa and Airbus finalize Dubai Airshow MoU for 40 A350-900s in Madrid
Representatives from Air Europa and Airbus have united at Fitur in Madrid to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 40 A350-900s that was signed at Dubai Airshow 2025. On January 22,…
How the A350 and a new Cairo terminal will transform EgyptAir: CEO interview
Founded in 1932, EgyptAir holds the distinction of being Africa’s oldest airline. But Egypt’s flag carrier is not just one of the world’s oldest, it also plays a major role in…
Spirit in talks with investment firm Castlelake over potential takeover
Spirit Airlines is in talks with alternative investment firm Castlelake over a potential takeover, as the struggling carrier searches for a path forward following its second Chapter 11…
FAA institutes nationwide drone no-fly zones around ICE operations
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide security notice, effectively creating a moving drone no-fly zone around operations conducted by Immigration and Customs…
Airline pilot hiring shows signs of renewed momentum heading into 2026
A sharp post-pandemic slowdown left many junior pilots struggling to land airline jobs, but new data from flight training providers, pilot recruiting firms and industry groups points to a…
