Airbus has confirmed an order from the Spanish Ministry of Defense for 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft that will replace the country's CN235 and C212 fleets. The agreement includes comprehensive support for the C295 fleet at the Military Transport School, which will cover aircraft maintenance, material management, and training center operations until December 2032.
Shenzhen Airlines has launched its first direct flight to Melbourne, marking a significant expansion of Australia's air connectivity with southern China. The new route, operated by Airbus A330 aircraft three times weekly, adds over 90,000 seats annually between Melbourne and China.
Howmet Aerospace has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM), the aerospace division of Stanley Black & Decker, for approximately $1.8 billion. CAM provides critical fasteners, fittings, and other engineered components for the aerospace and defense industries.
LEVEL Air Lines has announced the launch of a new nonstop route between Barcelona (BCN) and Lima (LIM), Peru, starting June 3, 2026. Peruvian Minister Aldo Prieto revealed plans for the service earlier in December 2025.
Wizz Air plans to launch its first route from Israel to Budapest in March 2026, with flights from Ramon Airport (ETM) expected to commence in March. The airline will create two new bases at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and Ramon Airport (ETM).
President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new class of battleships as part of the 'Golden Fleet' concept. The Navy will pursue a competition to find a vendor and plans to procure the first ship in 2030.
ScaleWings has introduced a larger propeller for its SW-51 Mustang, developed in partnership with MT-Propeller. The MTV-22 propeller improves climb performance by roughly 15% and reduces takeoff distance by a similar margin.
Garmin's Emergency Autoland system successfully landed a Beechcraft King Air 200 after pilot incapacitation on December 20, 2025. According to AeroTime, the aircraft was flying from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield when the system activated roughly 20 minutes into the flight.
Tory Bruno has resigned as president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, effective immediately. John Elbon will serve as Interim CEO until a new leader is found.
The Air Force is rethinking its cyber strategy in response to the growing threat of contested networks. According to Breaking Defense, the service is focusing on Zero Trust and network resilience, as well as exploring offensive cyber operations and acquisition reform.
Cessna Aviation has delivered the first SkyCourier to cargo transportation provider FlexCoah in Mexico, expanding its air freight capabilities. The aircraft will support large-scale freight hauls, offering customers a reliable and flexible logistics solution.
The Air Force awarded Boeing the Next Generation Air Dominance sixth-generation fighter contract, citing the need to counter new threats posed by China. The selection comes after a year marked by significant changes in the Air Force's leadership and priorities.
Russia's state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec announced on December 22, 2025, that a Sukhoi Su-57 flew for the first time powered by the new 'Product 177' engine. The flight was conducted by test pilot Roman Kondratyev and proceeded normally, according to the company.
Air France will suspend direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) from May 4 to Oct 12, 2026. The airline recently resumed the route in 2024 after a two-decade absence.
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has partnered with Flightradar24, a leading flight tracking website, to access live and historic global flight data. This agreement enables Boeing to expand its advanced analytics capabilities and deliver deeper insights to customers.
Breaking Defense reports on the significant changes happening at the US Army and Pentagon in 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a comprehensive transformation of the Army, including divesting certain formations and canceling procurement on legacy systems.
Vertical Aerospace has completed its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft, which will start piloted flight testing in January 2026. The aircraft is an exact duplicate of Vertical's current full-scale prototype, undergoing transition flight testing at the UK Flight Test Centre.
Malaysia Airlines has welcomed its ninth Airbus A330neo aircraft, which touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on December 21, 2025. The aircraft will be deployed on routes including Bali, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Tokyo as the airline works toward operating the youngest widebody fleet into Australasia by Q1 2026.
AeroTime reports on the potential of blockchain technology in aviation maintenance, transforming the way documents are verified and tracked. The industry is already running meaningful pilots, with SITA's solution demonstrating an offline, privacy-preserving mechanism for verifying electronic personnel licenses.
The Korean National Assembly has approved an independent investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The probe will be led by a cross-party committee and will examine the cause of the crash, potential design flaws in Muan Airport's localizer structure, and government agency responses to the incident.