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Embraer and Adani confirm establishment of E175 final assembly line in India
The partnership between Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace, which is part of the Indian industrial conglomerate Adani Enterprises, is, step by step, starting to take shape. On February 21, 2026, the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the setup of a final assembly…
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Portfolio of 24 aircraft flying for 17 airlines flip from Avolon to ACG
US-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has acquired a portfolio of 24 aircraft operating for 17 different airlines in an agreement signed with Ireland’s Avolon. On February 19, 2026, ACG…
Isaacman faults Boeing, NASA after Starliner stranded crew in orbit for months
NASA released a 300-page investigative report on February 19, 2026, into Boeing’s troubled first crewed Starliner mission and formally labeled the flight a “Type A mishap,” the agency’s most…
FAA replaces paper flight strips at Reagan National with Leidos digital system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has deployed new technology at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that replaces the paper flight strips that have long served as the…
JetBlue flight makes emergency landing in Newark after engine failure
JetBlue Flight 543 returned to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on February 18, 2026, after the crew reported an engine failure on takeoff and smoke in the cockpit and…
Germany denies plans for more F-35As amid FCAS deadlock: Reuters
The potential acquisition, reported by Reuters sources, comes as the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) remains mired in disputes over the core sixth-generation fighter. A…
American Airlines confirms upcoming A321neos to be powered by LEAP-1A engines
American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will continue to be powered by the CFM International’s CFM LEAP-1A engines. On February 19, 2026, American Airlines’ CEO…
Embraer and Mahindra plan C-390 Millennium MRO capability in India
Embraer Defense & Security and the Mahindra Group said they plan to work toward establishing maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India for the C-390 Millennium, a move…
Farewell interview: Subhas Menon on leading AAPA through unprecedented times
At the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, just before the rush of the Singapore Airshow 2026, AeroTime sat down with Subhas Menon for what would be his final interview as Director General of the…
Airbus pushes back on unmanned FCAS after Merz doubts need for crewed fighter
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury sought to lower the temperature around the escalating dispute over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter pillar, arguing that the deadlock…
Canada certifies Airbus super-medium H175 helicopter
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has awarded Airbus’ super-medium H175 helicopter type certification, paving the way for entry into service within the Canadian market. On February 19,…
Business jets lift general aviation shipments for 2025 to record $35.7B
The general aviation industry closed 2025 with record billings as business jet shipments climbed to new heights. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) used its annual State of…
US National Aeronautics Association names Collier Trophy finalists
The National Aeronautic Association has announced the finalists for the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy, a list that provides a glimpse of some of the cutting-edge technologies…
Brazil’s Embraer delivers first A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguayan Air Force
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU),…
Merz frames France requirements into new FCAS obstacle, nine years in
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly questioned whether the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) can still deliver a jointly developed next-generation fighter jet, pointing to what he…
Slovakia considers buying four additional F-16V fighters
Slovakia is in discussions with the United States to purchase an additional four F-16V (Block 70/72) fighter jets, a potential follow-on buy that would expand Bratislava’s planned Viper fleet…
Divergent Technologies, Mach Industries unveil Venom autonomous strike aircraft
Two California defense startups designed, built, and flew a new rapid-build autonomous strike aircraft in just 71 days, a timeline that illustrates how quickly Pentagon-backed drone programs…
Ukraine’s Air Force denies report of ‘secret’ cross-national F-16 squadron
Ukraine’s Air Force has rejected claims that a ‘secret’ cross-national F-16 squadron, allegedly composed of Ukrainian, US and Dutch pilots, is operating over Kyiv,…
Air India and Lufthansa sign multiple strategic deal spurred on by EU-India pact
Air India and Lufthansa have signed a far-reaching, multiple strategic deal, spurred on by the recently announced free trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU). On February…
Lufthansa: certification win opens all but three 787-9 Allegris business seats
Lufthansa has opened all but three Boeing 787-9 Allegris business seats for booking, following a breakthrough in the US certification process. On February 16, 2026, Lufthansa confirmed that 25…
India reportedly seeks 31 more Rafale Marine fighters as 114-jet deal advances
India has reportedly asked France to provide 31 additional carrier-capable Dassault Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy. This comes alongside…
