The US government has approved a series of potential Foreign Military Sales cases for Taiwan, totaling an estimated $11 billion-worth of defense equipment. The transactions would reportedly be the largest arms sale to Taiwan in US history, including rocket systems, aerial drones, and howitzers.
Jared Isaacman has been confirmed as the new head of NASA after US President Donald Trump withdrew his support in May 2024. The selection comes seven months later, following a Senate confirmation process.
Austal Defence Australia has secured a $681 million contract from the Australian government to design and build 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels. The deal, part of the Strategic Shipbuilding pilot program, will see Austal complete detailed designs and construction at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.
Philippine Airlines has launched its first nonstop flights between Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) and Guam's Antonio B. Pon Wat Airport (GUM), marking a new chapter in connectivity between the Philippines' Central Visayas region and the US western Pacific territory.
Azul Airlines has partnered with tech startup Fetcherr to deploy its large market models (LMM) technology, resulting in a significant revenue uplift and improved operational efficiency. According to AeroTime, the collaboration was showcased at the World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon, where experts discussed how they successfully deployed LMM technology at Azul.
Embraer has delivered the first five A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force, part of a €200 million order for 12 aircraft. The delivery comes one year after the acquisition agreement was signed on December 16, 2025.
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five more Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft, following board approval in November 2025. The airline already operates 15 Airbus A350-900s and plans to retire four 747-400 freighters as part of its fleet plan.
Magnifica Air, a new premium scheduled airline launching in the US in 2027, has revealed details of its future operation and value proposition. The airline will operate Airbus A220 and A321 aircraft with Comlux outfitted cabins.
The US government has acknowledged its role in the January 2025 collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Eagle jet over the Potomac River in Washington D.C. The accident resulted in the deaths of 67 people, with court documents filed on December 17, 2025, accepting the government's responsibility for the breach of duty of care.
Spain has formalized four contracts for 100 Airbus helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan announced in May 2025. The deal covers four different models intended for all three branches of the Spanish Armed Forces.
Saab has presented an industrial proposal to support up to 12,600 jobs in Canada by localizing production of its Gripen fighter jet and GlobalEye airborne surveillance aircraft. According to AeroTime, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed that Ottawa is examining the proposal as part of its broader Canada-Sweden aerospace and defense partnership.
Fiji Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between Gold Coast Airport and Nadi International Airport, set to begin June 11, 2026. The new service marks a significant expansion of the airline's Australian network, with three weekly flights operating on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has unveiled the country's new Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. The program was announced on December 17, 2025, and outlines six key pillars to develop the US AAM ecosystem.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (AeroTime) has published an Airworthiness Directive (AD) proposal for Airbus A320 family-aircraft affected by a faulty panel flaw. The directive requires one-time general visual inspections and full panel thickness measurements within six months of the effective date.
Finnair has announced plans to launch flights to Melbourne in autumn 2026, marking its first entry into the Australian market. The route connects Helsinki to Melbourne via Bangkok using an Airbus A350 aircraft.
The US Air Force has announced the acquisition of two additional Boeing 747-8 aircraft for approximately $400 million. The purchase supports training and sustainment for the future presidential airlift fleet as delays continue to push back delivery of the next-generation Air Force One aircraft.
The DoD is urging companies in the defense industrial base to start planning now for a 2027 mandate that their products be free of parts from certain Chinese companies. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Michael Cadenazzi warned companies connected to banned Chinese parts under Section 1268 to remove those connections and identify new suppliers.
A second near midair collision involving a US Air Force aerial refueling tanker was reported near Venezuelan airspace on December 13, 2025. The incident occurred when a Falcon 900EX business jet flying from Aruba to Miami encountered the tanker without an active transponder.
Elbit Systems expects to receive a contract for its PULS rocket artillery system from Greece, pending commercial negotiations with the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense. The deal has been anticipated over several weeks, with Athens seeking to acquire 36 systems valued at approximately $757 million.
Southwest Airlines will partner with Turkish Airlines beginning in early 2026 to offer one-ticket transatlantic journeys between the US and Istanbul. The partnership allows travelers to book single itineraries connecting Southwest's US domestic network with Turkish Airlines' global route system via shared gateway airports.