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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 February 12, 2026, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired under the guidance of Defense Minister…
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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.…
Lufthansa labels impending pilot and cabin crew strike an unnecessary escalation
Lufthansa has criticized strikes announced by pilot and cabin crew unions whose members are unhappy with working conditions at the German carrier. On February 10, 2026, union Vereinigung…
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…
Bombardier wins $1.18B Vista order for 40 jets, may rise to $4B with options
Bombardier has landed a $1.18 billion order from private jet operator Vista for 40 Challenger 3500 private jets, with the potential for the price to rise to $4.72 billion if options for a…
US orders 10-day security shutdown at El Paso Airport, FAA reverses hours later
All flights in and out of El Paso International Airport (ELP), Texas, have been cancelled for 10 days by the Federal Aviation Administration over “special security concerns”. A Notice to…
FAA says Canada poised to certify Gulfstreams after Trump’s Bombardier threats
An escalation in tensions between the United States (US) and Canada over the certification of several Gulfstream private jets appears to be on the brink of a resolution, according to media…
Garmin opens aviation flight test center at Mesa Gateway Airport
Garmin has expanded its aviation footprint with the opening of a new flight test and office complex at Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona, a move that underscores the company’s growing emphasis…
Somalian Fokker 50 badly damaged after overrunning onto Mogadishu beach
A Fokker 50 operated by Starsky Aviation was badly damaged on February 10, 2026, after overrunning the runway at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu and…
Airbus Helicopters launches Singapore logistics hub to serve 21 APAC markets
Airbus Helicopters has opened a new, 2,000-square-meter regional logistics hub in Singapore. The facility is designed to accelerate spare parts delivery across 21 countries and territories in…
Bombardier expands US footprint with purchase of MRO and AOG service provider
Bombardier is expanding its presence in the United States (US) with the acquisition of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service provider Velocity Maintenance…
Amazon Prime Air drone crash in Texas adds to recent MK30 mishaps
An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone made contact with an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, before breaking apart and crashing to the ground, according to local authorities and shown in…
Boeing loses Indonesian F-15EX contract after talks stall
Boeing has ended its effort to sell F-15EX fighter jets to Indonesia, bringing an end to a long-running campaign that never moved beyond preliminary talks. The effort dates back to a 2023…
ST Engineering unveils world’s first commercial ground-effect craft partnerships
ST Engineering AirX is breaking new ground in regional transport. At Singapore Airshow 2026, the company announced partnerships that will bring the world’s first commercial…
Is Elon Musk relocating to the moon? SpaceX founder shifts focus away from Mars
SpaceX founder Elon Musk turned to social media to inform “those unaware” that plans for a future Mars city have morphed into Moon city with the less ambitious project seemingly more…
Singapore Airshow 2026 concludes 10th edition with record 125,000 attendees
Singapore Airshow 2026 concluded its 10th edition on February 8, 2026, setting new attendance records and cementing its position as Asia-Pacific’s premier aerospace and defense gathering…
Wizz Air rolls out elevated seating across entire network after positive trial
Wizz Air is rolling out premium seating across its entire network following a successful trial at six bases that proved to be a winner with passengers, especially with business travelers. In…
Taiwan to purchase 10 Lockheed C-130Js from US instead of C-130H upgrade
Taiwan plans to purchase 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft from the United States (US) rather than carry out an extensive upgrade of its existing C-130H fleet, according to CNA. On…
Embraer expands supply chain network in India as part of Asia-Pacific strategy
Embraer announced that it is expanding its supply chain operations in India. The Brazilian aerospace company recently concluded an executive visit that assessed potential suppliers across key…
