Airbus has reported its first orders and deliveries data for 2026, showing a slow start to the year after missing annual targets in 2025. The manufacturer delivered 19 commercial aircraft in January, with 15 customers receiving brand-new jets.
The Defense Department's Golden Dome program office is addressing the 'affordability' challenge through acquisition reform and the development of artificial intelligence. According to Marcia Holmes, DoD deputy director for Golden Dome, innovative approaches are foundational to lowering costs while ramping up capabilities.
L3Harris has begun converting two Bombardier business jets into Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft for South Korea. The work is part of a $1 billion contract awarded to the US firm in September 2025, with four Global Express 6500 jets to be converted in total.
A helicopter crash occurred while supporting officers on the ground during an active shooter response in Flagstaff, Arizona. Two crew members died, and officials have not determined the cause of the crash.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson shared detailed information with Canada about its Gripen E/F fighter jets as part of a 'dual fleet' pitch. The initiative aims to capitalize on US-Canada tensions and offers domestic production to sweeten the deal.
The president recently announced his desire for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in fiscal year 2027, which would represent a substantial increase of $600 billion over current figures. Congress should work with the White House to develop and pass another budget reconciliation bill with defense spending in 2026.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has appointed Humaira Sultana as its new head following the arrest and dismissal of former CEO Shafiqur Rahman. The appointment comes amid a leadership crisis for the national carrier, which has struggled with profitability pressures and competition from regional and Middle Eastern carriers.
Israel has announced plans to purchase 30 new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters worth an estimated $3.8 billion. The decision comes after lessons learned from recent multi-front wars, Breaking Defense reports.
Honda Aircraft has received US FAA approval to equip the HondaJet Elite II with Garmin's Emergency Autoland system, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of autonomous safety technology in light jets. According to AeroTime, this certification follows the completion of certification flight testing in October 2025 and demonstrates Honda Aircraft's commitment to delivering new value to its customers.
SAS Scandinavia Airlines is exploring a potential widebody order with Boeing and Airbus, according to Bloomberg. CEO Anko van der Werff has hinted at a large order to meet growing demand for long-haul travel.
Joramco has entered into a five-year agreement with Condor for heavy maintenance services across the German carrier's all-Airbus fleet, Breaking Defense reports. The partnership, announced on February 4, 2026, will see the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise provide base maintenance checks on Condor's aircraft, including the Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, and A330neo.
Emirates has announced plans to add a second daily flight from Dubai to Tokyo Narita, starting May 1, 2026. The new service will operate using a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER and offer passengers more options for multi-destination travel.
SWISS International Air Lines has taken delivery of its second brand-new Airbus A350-900 in Zurich, featuring classic livery. The aircraft, HB-IFB, will enter revenue service on February 23, 2026, and is scheduled to operate on the Zurich-Boston and Zurich-Seoul routes.
Starlux Airlines has launched its first ever service to Europe, connecting Prage-Ruzyne (PRG) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). The new service will start on August 1, 2026, with a thrice weekly frequency.
AutoFlight has unveiled 'Matrix', a groundbreaking eVTOL aircraft designed to carry up to 10 passengers. The five-ton air taxi features a compound wing lift and cruise configuration with a triplane layout and six-arm structure, marking a significant departure from traditional eVTOL designs.
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to launch a command and control software factory in Saudi Arabia, as part of Riyadh's efforts to localize defense production. The facility will introduce Lockheed's advanced software development ecosystem to the Kingdom, enabling rapid development of sovereign software applications.
Boeing is set to cut around 300 jobs from its defense division in February 2026, according to an anonymous source cited by Bloomberg. This follows a series of workforce changes at the aircraft manufacturer, including layoffs of approximately 17,000 positions in late 2024 and smaller cuts at locations such as Bengaluru, India.
Singapore's Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Airbus Helicopters have completed a successful HTeaming flight campaign that began in June 2025. The trial demonstrated the potential for crewed-uncrewed teaming using a H225M helicopter and Flexrotor UAS, which proved to be a gamechanger for modern tactical operations.
Vertical Aerospace has selected UK-based Evolito to power its new Valo eVTOL aircraft. Evolito will provide an electric propulsion unit with advanced features, including lightweight and efficient architecture.
At the Singapore Airshow 2026, Boeing announced the largest landing gear exchange (LGE) contract in its history, worth over $75 million. The deal includes more than 75 aircraft from the Singapore Airlines Group.