The US has launched a new air and missile defense coordination cell at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, amid tensions with Iran. CENTCOM Commander Adm.

US public charter carrier JSX has begun flying the ATR 42-600 twin turboprop on certain routes, marking a notable shift in how the carrier plans to expand its network while maintaining its premium service model. The aircraft are configured with 30 all-premium seats and offer access to airports that are difficult or impossible for jets to serve.

The US Navy needs to increase its budget to meet current readiness demands and expand its fleet of warships, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle.

The head of Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has submitted his resignation following an investigation into a January air traffic radio blackout. The investigation found that a 'digital noise' caused the outage, which affected almost all frequencies of the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).

French Army Aviation leadership argues that the war in Ukraine is pushing armed forces to adjust helicopter tactics rather than abandon crewed rotorcraft. General David Cruzille and his deputy, General Hubert Doutaud, spoke to French weekly Le Point about the lessons learned from Ukraine.

The US Army expects to accept an airframe for testing of the first MV-75 tilt-rotor helicopter by late 2026 or early 2027. According to Breaking Defense, Army Chief of Staff Gen.

JetZero has secured $175 million in Series B funding, led by B Capital, with participation from major industry players including United Airlines Ventures, Northrop Grumman and RTX Ventures. The Californian aerospace startup aims to continue developing its blended-wing body technology, with a target maiden flight set for 2027.

Malaysia Aviation Group will operate more than 2,400 flights during the Chinese New Year travel period, with a focus on domestic routes connecting Peninsular Malaysia with East Malaysia. Both Malaysia Airlines and Firefly will offer subsidized fares for travel between Kuala Lumpur and selected destinations.

Vueling, part of International Airlines Group (IAG), has unveiled its 'Rumbo 2035' strategic roadmap, aiming to increase annual passengers to 60 million by 2035. The airline plans to invest €5 billion in fleet renewal and modernization, transitioning from an all-Airbus fleet to Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

The US Army has signed an agreement with the UK establishing ground rules for sharing intelligence on drone and counter-drone operations. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll plans to expand this partnership to a couple of other countries, aiming to build and buy similar tools as its partners.

Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a potential replacement for the US Army's Stinger missile system. The program aims to deliver an advanced air defense capability designed to counter unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircraft, and fixed-wing threats.

AirlineRatings.com has released its list of the top 25 safest airlines for 2026, with Etihad Airways taking the top spot among full-service carriers. HK Express led low-cost airlines for a second time, driven by a modern fleet and exceptionally low incident rate.

Desan, a Turkish defense firm, has signed a Joint Venture and Cooperation Agreement to build its first overseas shipyard in Malaysia. The $171 million project will be launched early this year and is expected to become operational in two years.

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched an accelerated competition to develop a ground-launched deep-strike ballistic missile for Ukraine, with detailed requirements issued to industry partners in December 2025. Development proposals are due by February 9, 2026, with development contracts targeted for award in March 2026.

Dassault Aviation has released the fourth volume in its 'Origines' comic book series, focusing on the early life of Sonny Tuckson. Written by Patrice Buendia and Frédéric Zumbiehl, illustrated by Giuseppe De Luca, and published by Dupuis, this release marks a departure from the company's traditional aviation focus.

Airbus Helicopters has confirmed Matthieu Louvot as its new CEO, succeeding Bruno Even who is stepping down to pursue other objectives. Louvot, currently Executive Vice-President Strategy for Airbus, will lead the division from April 1, 2026.

Korean Air unveiled its newly renovated Prestige East (Left) Lounge at Incheon International Airport, featuring a Ramyeon library and gaming arcades. The facility offers luxury hotel-inspired design, buffet, live cooking stations, shower facilities, and dedicated work areas for business travelers.

Virgin Atlantic has agreed to sell six new Airbus A330-900s to AerCap under a sale-and-leaseback arrangement, continuing industry trends of using lease deals to support fleet renewal. The aircraft will feature updated cabins and play a growing role in Virgin Atlantic's transatlantic operation as deliveries begin in 2026.

The US Navy has announced plans to develop a new battleship program as part of its 'Golden Fleet' initiative. The program, which is expected to be completed by 2026, will feature Conventional Prompt Strike missiles and gun systems, and will have a large number of vertical launch systems.

The Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has purchased another Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft intended for transformation into a non-prototype aircraft for the Army's High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program of record. According to Breaking Defense, this purchase signals SNC is ahead of schedule in its delivery of HADES aircraft, per a company release.