20 February 2026
Safran Establishes a New Landing Gear Facility in Morocco
Safran will invest €280 million in a 26,000 m² landing gear facility in Casablanca, supporting Airbus…
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12 February 2026
The French Navy to Become First Operator of Airbus’ Aliaca Vertical Uncrewed Aerial System
French Navy becomes first operator of Airbus’ Aliaca VTOL drone, enhancing naval surveillance, flexibility, and rapid…
6 February 2026
Daher Confirms Its Expertise in Cabin Outfitting with the Renewal of Its Contracts for the Airbus A350 and A330
Daher confirms its expertise in cabin outfitting with the renewal of its Airbus A350 and A330…
21 January 2026
Trafigura Signs Offtake Agreement for Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced from Biogas
Trafigura has signed a six-year offtake agreement to purchase advanced biogas-based SAF from Syzygy’s first commercial…
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Ethiopia Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ICAO’s feasibility study outlines Ethiopia’s potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, assessing key feedstocks and…
Embraer Celebrates Delivery of 1,700th Ipanema Cropduster
Embraer delivers its 1,700th Ipanema cropduster, an ethanol-powered aircraft with 60 percent market share, known…
Emirates to Roll Out Next Phase of Fleet Retrofit Programme, with 111 Aircraft Set for Next-Level Enhancements
Emirates begins the next phase of its major fleet retrofit, upgrading 111 aircraft with new…
Aviation Takes the Lead as UAE Unveils USD 6 Billion Tourism Investment Plan for Africa
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity…
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Its Position as Africa’s Largest A350 Operator with Order for Six Additional A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest…
Introducing Tecnam’s New Era of Light Aviation
Tecnam Aircraft leads the industry as the new FAA MOSAIC rules take effect, transforming light…
Milan Aircraft Unveils Project for First Truly Practical Electric Trainer Aircraft
Milan Aircraft unveils its clean-sheet electric trainer, offering practical range, modern design, and a major…
JEKTA and Tahseen Sign LOI to Collaborate on and Assess Potential for Amphibious Operations in the GCC
JEKTA and Tahseen Aviation sign an LOI to explore sustainable amphibious aviation operations across the…
Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 Jets
Embraer and Airlink have expanded their partnership with a Component Pool Program agreement covering ten…
Rolls-Royce Powers Air Algérie’s New Era of Growth with the A330neo
Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first A330neo, powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000…
IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium…
Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi, Helping Unlock Inbound Tourism Growth
Emirates will add a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi from March 2026, expanding…
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Avion Express Offers 250 Open Positions for Pilots Worldwide
Avion Express, a leading global provider of narrow-body ACMI services and part of Avia Solutions…
AirExplore Adds an Additional B737-800 to Its Fleet
AirExplore expands its fleet with a new B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group, strengthening its ACMI…
Riyadh Air Operates First Flight to London Heathrow
Riyadh Air begins its first daily service to London Heathrow, marking a major milestone in…
Arlanda Becomes First Airport in Europe to Implement New Air Traffic Approach Concept
Swedavia and LFV introduce Europe’s first Established on RNP (EoR) approach at Stockholm Arlanda Airport,…
Bell Textron Announces Letters of Intent to Explore Significant Cooperation with Ukraine
Bell Textron has signed Letters of Intent with Ukraine to explore cooperation on potential procurement…
BAE Systems and Aviation Concepts, LLC Renew International Distributor Agreement
BAE Systems and Aviation Concepts renew their international distributor agreement, strengthening global access to aerospace…
Lockheed Martin and Belgium Celebrate Arrival of First Belgian F-35 Aircraft
Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Florennes Air Base. Lockheed Martin and the…
Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More Than $11 Billion in 2025
IATA and Oliver Wyman warn that aircraft supply chain delays could cost airlines $11 billion…
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to Manufacture Key Components for Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Powering the F-35 Lightning II Aircraft
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to produce key F135 engine components for Pratt &…
AEGEAN Airlines Expands Fleet with New ATR 72-600, Two More on Order
AEGEAN Airlines, through Olympic Air, has added a new ATR 72-600 to its fleet and…
Veryon AIRE Redefines Aviation Maintenance with AI-Powered Intelligence Across the Entire Fleet
Veryon launches AIRE, an AI-powered aviation intelligence platform delivering predictive maintenance, smarter fleet management, and…
HAVELSAN’s Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator Achieves EASA Recurrent Certification
HAVELSAN has received EASA recurrent certification for its Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator, reinforcing…
TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator Achieves FAA Qualification, Ushering in a New Era of Immersive Pilot Training
TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator earns FAA Level 7 qualification, marking a new…
IADA Releases Current Market Portrait & Forecast, Noting an Increase in New Aircraft Enquiries from Africa
IADA’s 2025–2026 Market Portrait & Forecast highlights global business jet trends and growing demand for…
Yingling Aviation Completes First Winglet Installation on Falcon 900
Yingling Aviation completes its first Falcon 900 winglet installation ahead of schedule, showcasing precision engineering…
