At the Singapore Airshow 2026, Boeing announced the largest landing gear exchange (LGE) contract in its history, worth over $75 million. The deal includes more than 75 aircraft from the Singapore Airlines Group.
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft program is expanding its capabilities with the addition of internal weapons bays and an increased wingspan. The aircraft will be able to carry a variety of payloads, including electronic warfare systems and Small Diameter Bombs.
Vertical Aerospace is laying the blueprint for Japan's first air taxi routes in partnership with Marubeni. The UK startup has partnered with one of Japan's largest trading and investment companies to develop a network of air taxi routes connecting major cities and airports.
India's civil aviation regulator has cleared the fuel control switch design on Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a pilot report raised safety concerns. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found no systemic defect in the switches, and Air India confirmed that a subsequent fleet-wide re-inspection of fuel switches found no defects.
HASC Chairman Mike Rogers is pushing for $450 billion in defense spending in an upcoming reconciliation bill, citing the need for a $1.5 trillion budget for FY27. This would represent a significant increase from last year's $150 billion.
The US Army has budgeted for the first division in fiscal year 2027 to receive the production full stack Next Generation Command and Control ecosystem, according to officials. Brig.
The US Army has selected three companies to move on to the next phase of its Flight School Next competition, which aims to train 900-1,500 rotary wing pilots per year with a period of performance of 26 years. Lockheed Martin will partner with Robinson for the program, while Bell and M1 are competing as their own entities.
A US Navy F-35C fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels and a Mohajer drone approaching a US-flagged commercial tanker hours later.
Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent with Leonardo to support its ambition of acquiring M-346 F Block 20 fighter aircraft. The agreement comes after the Ministry of Defense selected the M-346 to respond to Indonesia's training and combat capability needs.
Airbus and Singapore have completed the certification of the Automatic Air to Air Refueling (A3R) capability of the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The system was evaluated under day and night conditions and marks a world-first in aviation.
A partial US government shutdown ended on February 3, as a $1.2 trillion spending package funded most federal agencies through September 30, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration resumed normal operations after furloughing over 10,000 staff members, and air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers returned to work without pay.
RTX has signed a plan with the Pentagon to ramp up production of five munitions, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and AMRAAMs. Under the framework agreements, RTX will increase annual production targets for these items, as well as accelerate production of other munitions.
Dassault Aviation has released 'Aviation of Yesteryear', a well-researched book exploring the early days of aviation in France, written by historian Jean-Luc Garnier. The publication features 400 old postcards, including some unpublished ones.
ARES Shipyard plans to launch ARES Naval in Saudi Arabia with two shipyards: one in Dammam and the other in Jeddah. The company aims to establish a stronger presence in the GCC region through co-production partnerships.
The United States is poised to approve a $3 billion agreement to sustain Saudi Arabia's aging F-15 fighter fleet. Following a request from its Gulf ally, the US State Department has approved a sustainment package for the Royal Saudi Air Force's F-15s.
Boeing is planning the first flight of its long-delayed 777X aircraft in April 2026, according to a company document. The milestone follows years of challenges for the program, including significant financial impact on Boeing.
ST Engineering unveiled the Terrex s5 Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) at the Singapore Airshow, showcasing a vehicle capable of generating up to 400 kWh of electrical power. This development follows an announcement by Singapore's Ministry of Defence on Jan.
IATA Global Head of Cargo Brendan Sullivan emphasized the need for air cargo to be a strategic enabler of global commerce in a rapidly changing world. The industry will focus on advancing air cargo through regulation, digitalization, and investment in capabilities at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Lima in March 2026.
ST Engineering has signed a new multi-year airframe agreement with Delta Air Lines at Singapore Airshow 2026. The five-year contract covers 2026 to 2031 and includes comprehensive airframe maintenance support for Delta's Airbus A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets.
Tokyo-based vertical air mobility company AirX has placed a firm order for two eVTOLs from Eve Air Mobility, with options for up to 48 additional aircraft. The agreement marks a significant step toward advancing sustainable urban air mobility solutions in Japan.