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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 the region. On February 14, 2026, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said that the deployment comes as Russian…
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Turkish Airlines adds 500th aircraft to its fleet, push for 1,000th by 2036
Turkish Airlines is celebrating adding its 500th aircraft to its fleet while reaffirming the carrier’s ambition to reach 1,000 by 2036. Details behind the new Airbus A350-900 were announced by…
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…
Emirates confirms final flight out of Algeria, follows air service agreement axe
Emirates has confirmed its final flight out of Algeria in a post on social media, without providing a clear explanation for the development. On February 13, 2026, Emirates announced that…
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…
Boeing’s last 787-8 test aircraft ‘ZA004’ retires to the Arizona desert
Boeing’s last 787-8 Dreamliner test aircraft, ‘ZA004’, has retired to the Arizona desert, after performing more than 670 test flights over 16 years of service. On February 11, 2026, the…
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…
Australia opens $253 million drone facility at RAAF Tindal for northern defense
Australia has opened a major new unmanned aircraft facility at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal in Northern Territory. The AUD 355.7 million (US $253 million) project is…
Natilus shifts Horizon Evo design to add lower cargo deck, more overhead space
The blended-wing, hyper-efficient airliner Horizon Evo has redesigned by developer Natilus to include two distinct decks, one for passengers that features larger overhead storage and windows,…
Raytheon tests lower-cost Coyote Block 3NK drone hunter for US Army
Defense contractor Raytheon claims to have successfully tested a reusable version of its Coyote counter-drone system for the US Army. It is aimed at addressing an increasing issue for…
Pilots jailed in Guinea during fuel stop, families plead for US intervention
Two US pilots of a Gulfstream business jet have been detained in Guinea for nearly six weeks after what they describe as a routine fuel stop that turned into an armed confrontation…
Embraer builds Asia-Pacific service ecosystem around Singapore training hub
Asia-Pacific is emerging as one of aviation’s fastest-growing markets, prompting aircraft manufacturers to rethink how they support operators across the region’s diverse geography.…
El Al launches first new routes since Oct 2023 with Asian, European expansion
El Al, Israel’s national airline, has announced its first major route expansion since October 7, 2023, adding nine new destinations across Asia and Europe. The expansion will increase…
