Airbus unveils expanded drone portfolio at ILA Berlin
Airbus Defence and Space is showcasing one of Europe's broadest uncrewed aircraft portfolios at ILA Berlin 2026, highlighting new autonomous helicopters, collaborative combat drones,...
Two pilots killed as Gulfstream G200 crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic
Two pilots were killed when a Gulfstream G200 business jet crashed while attempting an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican...
Canada weighs mixed F-35 and Gripen fleet to reduce dependence on U.S. defence systems
Canada is reportedly considering a major revision of its fighter replacement programme, potentially reducing its planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II...
France expands aerial firefighting fleet with order for two additional DHC-515 aircraft
France has ordered two additional De Havilland Canada DHC-515 firefighting aircraft, strengthening its future aerial wildfire response capabilities as Europe faces increasing climate-driven fire...
German investigators probe Lufthansa Boeing 787 nose gear collapse in Frankfurt
German aviation investigators have opened an inquiry into the nose gear collapse of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt Airport, an incident that left...
In May 2026, Airbus registered 379 orders and delivered 81 aircraft
The Airbus order and delivery summary is in the table below (numbers valid at the end of May 2026).May 2026 deliveries: 81 deliveries...
Azorra orders 15 more Embraer E195-E2s as E2 programme surpasses 500 sales
Aircraft lessor Azorra has placed a firm order for 15 additional Embraer E195-E2 jets and secured purchase rights for a further 15 aircraft, strengthening...
Riyadh Air takes delivery of first Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a key milestone as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier moves closer...
Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 “Herne” suffers nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport, crew members injured, Los Angeles flight cancelled
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a nose landing gear collapse while parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on Thursday, June 4th,...
Qantas’ ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR completes maiden flight
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR destined for Qantas has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a major milestone for the airline’s ambitious Project Sunrise programme,...
Air China Cargo expands Airbus A350F order to 10 freighters
Air China Cargo has signed an agreement with Airbus for four additional Airbus A350F freighters, bringing the Chinese cargo carrier’s total order for the...
Jury rejects LOT Polish Airlines fraud claims against Boeing over 737 MAX
A U.S. jury in Seattle has cleared Boeing of fraud allegations brought by LOT Polish Airlines concerning the sale of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
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Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft to strengthen Thailand’s military airlift capabilities. The aircraft will be operated...
US indictment of Raúl Castro revives focus on 1996 civil aircraft shootdown
The Trump administration has unsealed criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 destruction of two civilian aircraft operated by the...
BOC Aviation expands partnership with Akasa Air through additional Boeing 737 MAX deal
BOC Aviation has signed a second sale-and-leaseback agreement with Akasa Air for three additional Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, further strengthening the lessor’s relationship with the...
United Boeing 767 declares emergency, diverts to Halifax en route to London
A United Airlines transatlantic flight from Chicago to London made an emergency diversion to Halifax on Saturday night after a technical problem aboard a...
JetBlue launches ‘Blueprint II’ livery on new Airbus A220
JetBlue has introduced a new special aircraft design called “Blueprint II,” debuting on its Airbus A220 fleet as a modern reinterpretation of its popular...
Boeing shares fall after Trump announces smaller-than-expected China jet deal
Shares in Boeing fell more than 4% after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that China had agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, disappointing investors...
Justice for Samya Stumo: Jury orders Boeing to pay $49.5 million in 737 MAX death
A Chicago jury has awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old American woman who died in the 2019...
Four killed after medical plane crashes near Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA
All four people aboard a medical transport aircraft were killed after a Beechcraft C90 King Air (tail number N249CP) crashed in a wooded area...