The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International, and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore advanced propulsion technologies, including open fan engine technology. The partnership aims to establish Singapore as the world's first airport testing ground for operations of CFM's Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies.
AI12, a specialist brokerage firm, was founded in 2022 by Anvar Mullabekov. The company operates from the Dubai International Financial Centre and serves clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Oman Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX-8, marking another milestone in its fleet modernisation journey. The aircraft is expected to support short and medium-haul operations, bringing enhanced efficiency and advanced technology.
AeroTime reports that airline crew members are abandoning traditional roaming entirely to switch to Holafly Plans, which provide seamless connectivity across 160+ destinations. With a single, permanent eSIM, users can stay connected without worrying about roaming charges or manual activations.
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A Poseidon aircraft, valued at $2.316 billion. The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a multi-role maritime patrol aircraft that would significantly expand Singapore's long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Peru is moving toward selecting the Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 Viper as its next-generation fighter jet, marking a significant pivot in modernizing the Peruvian Air Force. According to local media, the Peruvian government has decided to proceed with the purchase of up to 24 F-16 Block 70 aircraft valued at approximately $7 billion.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a rule requiring 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft, starting from 2027. For newly produced passenger planes, this will be the standard baseline rather than an optional upgrade.
Bain Capital has entered the US fixed-base operator market with the acquisition of APP Jet Center from Ridgewood Infrastructure. Mark Johnstone will lead the business, which operates at five airports across the United States.
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of almost $6.7 billion in new weapons for Israel, including large orders of AH-64E Apache helicopters and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. The announcement, made late Friday evening, is broken into four Foreign Military Sales cases and includes an estimated cost of up to $3.
The US State Department announced two large-scale military aid packages worth almost $15.7 billion for Israel and Saudi Arabia. The deals include significant orders of AH-64E Apache helicopters, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, and PAC-3 Patriot missile interceptors.
The Senate passed the $838.7 billion fiscal 2026 defense spending bill today, after Democrats and the White House reached a deal to largely avert a government shutdown. The bill includes full-year appropriations for the Pentagon as well as five other departments.
President Donald Trump has threatened to decertify Canadian-made commercial jets, drawing attention to the potential impact on military contracts. The move may affect military aircraft in service or future acquisitions, including those used by the US Air Force and Army.
JetBlue Airways reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $177 million, widening from a $44 million loss last year. The airline cited macroeconomic uncertainty and uneven demand as factors that delayed a return to profitability.
SpaceX has launched an online tool called Stargaze to track space objects and provide warnings of potential collisions. The system uses data from Starlink satellites and aims to enhance safety and sustainability in satellite operations.
The Pentagon has chosen six officials to lead research into its top technology priorities, including Cameron Stanley as Chief Digital & AI Officer and AAI Senior Official. Gary Vora will oversee biomanufacturing, Robert Mantz Contested Logistics Technologies, Kevin Rudd Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID), Christopher Vergien Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE), and James Weber Scaled Hypersonics (SHY).
Honeywell International reported higher quarterly revenue and profit, driven by strong demand in its aerospace unit and related aftermarket services. Sales rose to approximately $10.
Cessna's M-346 is revolutionizing military pilot training with its integrated training system. Lt Col Gianpaolo Pantaloni explores the impact of the Italian International Flight Training School on fighter pilot training in a recent piece.
On January 29, 2026, President Trump ordered the FAA to fully reopen Venezuelan airspace, allowing US airlines to restart commercial operations. American Airlines was the first airline to announce plans to reinstate nonstop service.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strip US certification from Bombardier business jets and all aircraft made in Canada unless Gulfstream's G500, G600, G700, and G800 become fully certified. The move comes amid a dispute over certification of Canadian-made aircraft for the Canadian market.
Lufthansa has announced plans to upgrade its Airbus A380 fleet with new business class seats, set to be retrofitted at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden. The program, starting February 2026, aims to enhance the premium experience on long-haul flights.