LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of three brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, which departed Seattle for Warsaw in formation flight. The aircraft feature a modern cabin interior inspired by Poland's landscape and aesthetics.
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £454 million contract for production of new Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet radars. The deal marks a major step forward in the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Typhoon capability, with entry to service expected by the end of the decade.
Textron Aviation will showcase three of its industry-leading products at the Singapore Airshow, including the Cessna Citation Latitude, Cessna CJ4 Gen2, and Beechcraft King Air 360. Representatives from Textron Aviation's Customer Support and Parts teams will also be present to highlight their support for owners and operators in the Asia Pacific region.
SWISSto12, a Swiss satellite maker, has secured €73 million in funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) to support its industrial rollout plan. The company manufactures small geo-stationary satellites and lightweight radio-frequency systems using patented 3D technologies.
The European Union has launched the PRECISE project to develop an artificial intelligence system for protecting critical infrastructure from cyber-attacks. GMV is leading the €15M initiative over four years, which aims to build 'detailed 3D structural models' of real facilities and simulate potential attacks.
The European Parliament has voted against revisions to air passenger rights regulations, maintaining a three-hour delay threshold for compensation and approving measures to enhance passenger protections. MEPs rejected proposals to increase the threshold or reduce compensation levels, instead pushing for clearer rules and safeguards.
Mexico has confirmed the acquisition of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter from Lockheed Martin, becoming the first country in Latin America to operate this latest-generation variant. The aircraft will support disaster relief and humanitarian response missions as well as military transport tasks.
Tomorrow.io has announced DeepSky, a satellite constellation designed to improve atmospheric forecasts through large-scale data collection. According to SpaceNews, the initiative aims to refine weather intelligence by feeding artificial intelligence models with vast quantities of data.
Air India is facing a record $1.6 billion annual loss after a fatal Boeing 787-8 crash in June 2025, according to Bloomberg. The carrier had hoped to break even by March 31, 2026, but was forced to cut services and inspect its entire Dreamliner fleet following the tragedy.
China Southern Airlines is relaunching direct flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Helsinki Airport (HEL), with Boeing 787-9 services starting March 29, 2026. The route was previously removed due to pandemic disruptions.
Rocket Lab is facing a delay in the development of its next-generation rocket, Neutron, due to a testing setback. According to SpaceNews, a tank built for the vehicle was damaged during qualification testing, which may impact the launch of the first flight.
The French Air and Space Force has deployed two Dassault Rafale fighters to Uppsala, Sweden, as part of France's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept. The detachment includes around 30 personnel and will conduct experimental flights in cold weather conditions for the Rafale F4.
D-Orbit, an Italian space logistics specialist, has secured $124 million in the first closing of a Series D investment round announced Jan. 22. Breaking News reports that the funding will be used to drive strategic acquisitions and accelerate the build-out of its orbital logistics infrastructure.
Airlines in the US are bracing for major disruptions over the coming days due to warnings about a massive winter storm set to hit parts of the South, Midwest, and Northeast. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines began warning customers of potential problems with their flights on January 21, 2026, and offered alternative travel arrangements.
Archer Aviation has signed a deal with Serbia to become the official air mobility provider for EXPO 2027, an international specialized exhibition in Belgrade. Archer's Midnight eVTOL will be showcased at the event, and the Serbian government may purchase up to 25 units of this aircraft type.
Malaysia Aviation Group has appointed Bryan Foong Chee Yeong as Airline Business CEO and Low Wen Long as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective February 1, 2026. The appointments come as the aviation group enters a new phase focused on 'scaled and disciplined growth' following years of pandemic-era restructuring.
Singapore Changi Airport achieved its busiest year on record in 2025, handling nearly 70 million passengers. The milestone reflects continued strong travel demand across Asia, with China emerging as the powerhouse market.
The US Congress is weighing a funding package that would raise the Federal Aviation Administration's budget to $22.2 billion for fiscal year 2026. The proposal includes funding for air traffic control operations, infrastructure upgrades, and the hiring of 2,500 additional air traffic controllers.
Breaking Defense is releasing an eBook featuring a curated roundup of its most consequential stories from 2025, plus a reporting-driven outlook on what's next for global defense in 2026. The publication explores key issues such as acquisition reform and drone warfare, which will shape the direction of the US military.
Blue Origin is set to launch a bespoke high-speed Starlink rival, targeting enterprise customers with up to 6 Tbps capacity. According to SpaceNews, the company plans to deploy over 5,400 satellites from late next year.