The Federal Trade Commission has issued a landmark decision that could reshape Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, requiring the aerospace giant to divest critical manufacturing operations to address competitive concerns. Under the consent order announced December 3, 2025, Boeing must sell Spirit’s aerostructures business in Subang, Malaysia to Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM), along with all associated assets and personnel. The $8.3 billion acquisition, which Boeing announced in July 2024, aimed to reintegrate its former parts supplier and bring significant manufacturing in-house. Spirit AeroSystems is among the world’s largest producers of fuselages, wings, and aerostructures, supplying approximately 70% of the structural components for Boeing’s 737 series while also providing critical parts to competitor Airbus.

Switzerland-based electric aircraft developer Jekta has taken a significant step forward in bringing its vision of sustainable amphibious aviation to market. On December 3, 2025, the company unveiled a 1:9 scale subscale model of the PHA-ZE 100, its fully electric amphibious aircraft, which is already conducting flight tests at an undisclosed location in Italy. The subscale testing campaign represents a critical phase in Jekta’s development timeline. Data collected from these flight tests will directly inform the aerodynamic refinement and systems integration of the full-scale PHA-ZE 100 prototype. While the current design—created by renowned Italian designer Max Pinucci—closely represents the final configuration, Jekta acknowledges that modifications may be necessary based on test results.

A US Air Force Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed on December 3, 2025, during a routine training mission over California’s desert region, though the pilot ejected safely and is in stable...

Turkish Airlines’ subsidiary AJet has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization strategy, signing a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 10 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Announced on December 3, 2025, the agreement will see the fuel-efficient jets delivered between 2026 and 2027, supporting the carrier’s rapid expansion plans. AJet, which launched in 2024 following the rebranding of AnadoluJet, has established ambitious growth objectives. Over the next decade, the airline plans to expand its total fleet to 200 aircraft and establish a comprehensive route network spanning 44 countries, including 42 domestic and 80 international destinations.

WASHINGTON — As defense leaders converge on the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, a comprehensive new poll from the Ronald Reagan Institute reveals substantial bipartisan suppo...

Northrop Grumman Unveils Project Talon, Redefining Affordable Combat Drone Development NORTHP Grumman has officially unveiled Project Talon, an autonomous combat drone that represents a significant sh...

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and accomplished private astronaut, returned to Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025, for a historic second confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA. The appearance marked a dramatic reversal from May 2025, when Trump withdrew Isaacman’s initial nomination amid a public dispute with SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk.

The Air Force Reserve is making significant moves to strengthen its cyber and communications capabilities with two major organizational announcements set for implementation in 2025 and 2027. Standing ...

Business Jets Drive General Aviation Growth as Market Segments Diverge Business jet production continues to be the primary growth engine for general aviation, with new deliveries climbing 10.6% year-o...

WASHINGTON - As skepticism grows about artificial intelligence’s real-world benefits, General Dynamics Information Technology is betting on a different approach: empowering employees to master A...

Defense tech firm Saronic announced a $300 million investment to revamp a Louisiana shipyard into a cutting-edge autonomous vessel manufacturing facility, marking a significant expansion of U.S. maritime production capabilities. The Texas-based company broke ground on the project in November 2025 at the former Gulf Craft shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana, approximately 100 miles south of Baton Rouge. The expansion will add more than 300,000 square feet of new production capacity, with construction slated for completion by year-end 2026 and full operational deployment in early 2027. Saronic CEO Dino Mavrookas emphasized the strategic importance: “Our expanded shipyard will enable us to deliver autonomous ships at unprecedented speed and scale while creating 1,500 high-quality jobs across Louisiana.”

JERUSALEM - Germany has officially received the first operational Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel following a formal handover ceremony at a German Air Force base near Berlin, according to Israel’s Ministry of Defense. The delivery represents a watershed moment in defense technology exports and bilateral military cooperation. The Arrow 3 system was provided under a $4 billion defense contract signed between the two nations approximately two years ago and finalized in late 2023. Israel’s Ministry of Defense characterized the agreement as the largest defense export deal in the country’s history, with delivery successfully completed as scheduled in 2025.

BAE Systems to Showcase AI Target Recognition on Bradley Vehicles at Army’s TiC Exercise BAE Systems is set to demonstrate its latest artificial intelligence-enabled target recognition capabilit...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy’s abrupt cancellation of 16 of 20 planned Constellation-class frigates represents a watershed moment for the defense industrial base, particularly for Fincantieri Marinette Marine, the Wisconsin shipyard that won the initial contract in 2020. Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the decision via social media last week, stating: “From day one I made it clear: I won’t spend a dollar if it doesn’t strengthen readiness or our ability to win.” The announcement follows years of cost overruns and schedule delays on what was initially a $20 billion program.

Air India faces unexpected consequences after rediscovering a Boeing 737-200 that had languished in a remote corner of Kolkata Airport for more than thirteen years, accumulating parking fees totaling ...

WASHINGTON - The Department of the Air Force has formally announced the termination of most organizational reforms contained within the Biden administration’s ‘Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition’ initiative, according to a press release issued Tuesday. The decision represents a significant strategic pivot under new Air Force leadership and reflects a reassessment of how the service should structure itself for contemporary threats. The terminations include several cornerstone elements of the reoptimization plan: a major reorientation of Air Combat Command, the proposed Airman Development Command that would have absorbed Air Education and Training Command, and the establishment of an Integrated Capabilities Command designed to develop service requirements. Additionally, the Air Force will not pursue a new program assessment and evaluation office, instead consolidating these functions within the existing office of studies and analysis.

Electra, a US-based aerospace startup specializing in hybrid-electric propulsion systems, has launched Electra Defense, a dedicated business unit focused on military applications of its innovative aircraft technology. The decision follows successful completion of government-directed test events conducted with the US Air Force at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Future Flag 25-3 exercise in September 2025. During these critical demonstrations, Electra’s EL2 prototype aircraft executed an operational scenario showcasing command and control of logistics assets, performed quiet ultra-short takeoff and landing maneuvers, and powered up an MQ-9 Reaper UAV to demonstrate agile combat deployment capabilities. These tests validated core military requirements and positioned the company’s technology as a viable solution for evolving defense operational concepts.

Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly has etched its name into aviation history with the successful landing of an Airbus A330 in Antarctica, marking the first commercial deployment of the twin-engine aircraft on the continent’s remote runways. The historic flight occurred on December 1, 2025, when Hi Fly’s Airbus A330-302 (registration 9H-HFI) touched down safely on the blue-ice runway at Wolf’s Fang Runway in Antarctica, piloted by Captain Carlos Mirpuri, Vice-Chairman of Hi Fly.

Australia is weighing a significant military decision: transferring its fleet of retiring Airbus Tiger attack helicopters to Ukraine. According to reporting from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on December 3, 2025, discussions between Canberra and Kyiv are underway as the Australian Army transitions to Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters. Ukraine formally requested the Tiger transfer as Australia prepares to retire its 22-aircraft fleet. The Tigers, which entered service in the mid-2000s, are scheduled for retirement in 2028, though that timeline could accelerate with the Apache transition already underway. No final decision has been made, and any transfer would be handled separately from Australia’s newly announced military assistance initiatives.

Malaysia to Resume Deep-Sea Search for MH370 with Ocean Infinity In a significant development for one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries, Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport announced on N...