The Defense Department has made an 11th-hour request for a multiyear munitions package worth 'tens of billions of dollars' as part of the FY26 budget, according to Sen. Chris Coons.
The Netherlands has signed a contract to acquire three additional NH90 naval helicopters through the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA). The agreement includes an option for two additional aircraft.
Sweden's defense minister Pål Jonson stated that a Ukrainian peace deal will not impact delivery times for Saab Gripen-E fighters. However, Stockholm continues to explore sending older C and D models to Ukraine as part of its efforts to shore up air capabilities.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and WestJet have formed a codeshare agreement, expanding connections between their networks in Scandinavia and Canada. The partnership allows SAS customers to travel through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and SAS gateways in the US, while WestJet travelers can reach SAS hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm with ease.
Lufthansa Group has introduced a new brand identity as part of its subsidiary airline shakeup, aiming to evolve from a group of airlines into an integrated airline group. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer at Lufthansa Group, stated that the new brand identity is 'more than just a redesign; it is a strategic milestone'.
Chris Lamb, a Silicon Valley executive, rediscovered his passion for flight with Cirrus Aircraft. He began flying Cirrus SR22s and eventually purchased a Vision Jet, which has become an integral part of his life.
Cirrus Aircraft has announced that its SR Series G7+ aircraft has received approval from both EASA and the UK CAA. The aircraft features Safe Return Emergency Autoland, powered by Garmin, which is a world-first in single-engine piston aircraft.
A Beechcraft 95-C55 Baron crashed into a car on Florida's I-95 highway after an emergency landing. The incident occurred near Cocoa, Florida, and involved two people on board the plane.
Cirrus Aircraft has achieved ANAC certification for its SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland system. This approval enables the aircraft to be delivered in Brazil and expands access to Cirrus' groundbreaking safety innovation.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has expressed confidence in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) despite ongoing tensions with Dassault Aviation. The program, launched in 2017, aims to deliver a 'system of systems' centered on a next-generation fighter, supported by collaborative drones and a networked combat cloud.
Firefly Aerospace has selected Volta Space Technologies to host a wireless power receiver on its Blue Ghost Mission 2 lander on the far side of the Moon. The payload will demonstrate technologies for surviving lunar night and supporting a lunar orbit power grid, as part of Volta's planned LightGrid network.
Boeing has reported a significant increase in aircraft deliveries for 2025, up 68.9% compared to the previous year. The company delivered 537 aircraft, including five 737 MAXs to United Airlines and three to American Airlines.
The Navy and Palantir have announced an initial $448 million contract for the ShipOS program, which aims to boost nuclear submarine production by deploying AI-powered tools throughout shipyards and suppliers. The program will focus on reducing schedule planning time from 160 manual hours to under 10 minutes.
The Pentagon is accelerating work on the Golden Dome nationwide missile-defense architecture, with industry bracing for an initiative reminiscent of the Manhattan Project. Honeywell Aerospace has positioned itself as a strategic supplier across all four tiers of the emerging architecture, bringing decades of experience in guidance, navigation, and space-flight controls to support the primes now shaping the program.
The International Space Station is set to retire in 2030, with government agencies, private companies, universities, and research institutes transitioning to Starlab. Voyager Technologies will continue to deliver mission management expertise, having been the largest commercial user of the ISS for 36 countries and 1,400 payloads and satellites.
Auterion has released new footage of a coordinated drone swarm strike, demonstrating its Nemyx product line and AuterionOS software stack. The company's work aims to enhance sensor coverage, complicate adversary defenses, and mitigate risk through advanced swarm operations.
A Qantas Airbus A380 was grounded in Los Angeles after wing damage was discovered on its inaugural flight from Sydney. The aircraft experienced delamination of a slat, but flight controls and safety systems functioned normally.
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled Valo, an electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for commercial service. Following regulatory approval in 2028, Valo aims to revolutionize urban air mobility with its advanced design and passenger-first approach.
Air Transat has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots' union, preventing a planned strike and flight cancellations. The proposed preliminary contract agreement features a 59% salary increase over five years and 'major improvements' to working conditions.
Qantas employees represented by the Australian Services Union have accepted a new Enterprise Agreement that delivers substantial wage increases and enhanced job security measures. According to AeroTime, the result follows months of negotiations with the airline.