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Boeing sets first production 777X flight for April after years of delays: Reuters
In a significant milestone for the long-delayed program, Boeing is planning the first flight of a 777X aircraft designed for commercial service in April 2026, according to a company document seen by Reuters. Currently, the company is performing fuel tests at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, on the…
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NASA delays Artemis II crewed lunar mission to March 2026 after test issues
NASA has delayed the launch of its Artemis II mission, pushing the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft to March 2026 at the earliest, after…
Cirrus launches Vision Jet G3 featuring cabin, avionics upgrades
On February 3, 2026, Cirrus Aircraft introduced the Vision Jet G3, the third generation of its single-engine jet, adding seating capacity, avionics upgrades, and a reworked cabin, as the…
Boeing projects South Asia will require 141,000 aviation professionals by 2044
Boeing has projected that India and South Asia will require about 141,000 new aviation professionals and more than $195 billion in aviation services through 2044. According to Boeing’s…
Singapore Airlines and ANA extend Boeing contracts with RTX’s Collins Aerospace
Both Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have used the backdrop of Singapore Airshow 2026 to extend service contracts with RTX’s Collins Aerospace. On February 3, 2026,…
NASA takes a small but important step toward routine hypersonic flight testing
NASA is taking a modest but meaningful step toward making hypersonic flight testing more routine, awarding two contracts aimed at closing one of the biggest gaps in hypersonic development: the…
Qantas sells stake in Jetstar Japan as airline shifts to Japanese-led ownership
Qantas Airways will sell its 33% stake in Narita-based Jetstar Japan, ending a 14-year joint venture with Japan Airlines and Tokyo Century. This decision was formalized through a non-binding…
COMAC secures deal for up to six firefighting C909s at Singapore Airshow
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has secured an agreement for up to six firefighting variants of the C909 aircraft at Singapore Airshow 2026. According to reports on February…
French Navy orders new VTOL version of Airbus’ Aliaca drone system
The French Navy will become the first operator of Airbus Helicopters’ new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) version of the Aliaca drone system. On February 3, 2026, the French Directorate…
Premium airline seats as a proxy for UAE–UK business jet charter demand
René Armas Maes is an international consultant specializing in airline and business aviation restructuring, strategic planning, revenue optimization, and cost reduction. René began his career…
FAA furloughs more than 10,000 employees as US government shuts down again
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) placed more than 10,000 employees on furlough as a partial US government shutdown entered its first full workweek on February 2, 2026, while air…
Air India grounds Dreamliner after fuel control switch concern on London flight
Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect in a fuel control switch following the aircraft’s arrival in Bengaluru from London,…
Sudan’s Khartoum Airport receives first passenger flight after two-year closure
Sudan’s Khartoum International Airport (KRT) has received its first scheduled commercial passenger flight in more than two years, marking a major step toward restoring air travel in the…
Russia’s drone war on Ukraine shows how exposed Europe’s infrastructure is
Joshua Kroeker is the CEO and founder of Reaktion Group. He advises governments and firms on geopolitics and military risk, as well as energy and business in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.The…
How pilots and cabin crew save $2,000+ annually on roaming with global eSIMs
Every flight crew member knows this frustration: You’ve just completed an overnight flight from London to Singapore. As the cabin door opens, you need to coordinate your hotel shuttle,…
US approves potential sale of four P-8A Poseidons to Singapore
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, plus Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes…
Peru moves toward F-16V Block 70 selection for fighter replacement
Peru is advancing toward selecting the Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 Viper as its preferred next-generation fighter jet, officials and defence sources told local media, marking a significant…
UK delays £1bn medium helicopter deal, Yeovil plant faces closure threat
Britain’s last remaining military helicopter production line is again at the center of a Whitehall fight, as the UK government delays a decision on the New Medium Helicopter program, a roughly…
FAA to require 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a rule that will expand cockpit voice recorder (CVR) retention from the long-standing two-hour loop to 25 hours, a major shift intended to…
Private equity interest in FBO market grows as Bain Capital buys APP Jet Center
Private investment firm Bain Capital has entered the US fixed-base operator market with the acquisition of APP Jet Center, marking its first direct move into the aviation services…
Honeywell’s revenue, profit grow as aerospace aftermarket demand stays strong
Honeywell International reported higher quarterly revenue and profit for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by sustained demand in its aerospace unit and related aftermarket services,…
