Air transport, Finance, Industry, News 6 May 2026

AirAsia places landmark order for 150 A220s

AirAsia orders 150 A220-300s, the largest A220 firm order to date, boosting network growth and debuting a new 160‑seat cabin.

Cargo, Challenges, Defence, News, Space 6 May 2026

Dassault VORTEX: Europe’s Bid for Reusable Orbital Capability

Dassault’s VORTEX is an early-stage reusable spaceplane concept for LEO with runway return—an emerging European path to strategic autonomy, pending funding and demos.

Air transport, Business aviation, News 6 May 2026

NetJets takes first Cessna Citation Ascend midsize jets

NetJets takes delivery of the first Cessna Citation Ascend, a midsize jet from Textron Aviation combining comfort, technology and efficiency.

Environment, News, Satellites, Services, Space 6 May 2026

Thales Alenia Space signs ESA contract for LISA

Thales Alenia Space signs a €26.1m phase 1 contract with ESA to develop LISA’s telescopes, the first space observatory dedicated to gravitational waves.

News, Who's Who 6 May 2026

Scott Drennan Named President and CEO of Otto Aerospace

Board elevates the Chief Operating Officer to lead the company’s next chapter of disciplined execution following successful completion of Phantom 3500 preliminary design review FORT WORTH, Texas, May 04, 2026…