Air transport, Finance, News 9 October 2026Avolon orders 35 A330-900 and 75 A320neo aircraftAvolon places a firm order for 110 Airbus, including 35 A330-900 and 75 A320neo, to support airline fleet growth and replacement.
Air transport, Industry, News 9 October 2026PIA to add two Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9s after IndiGo exitPIA will boost UK–Pakistan connectivity using two Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9s under an ACMI deal, with operations from November 2026.
Defence, Environment, News 9 October 2026BAE Systems Wins Electronic Warfare Deal for F-35BAE Systems to supply AN/ASQ-239 EW suites for F-35 Lots 20–22 and fleet upgrades, enhancing threat detection, protection and survivability.
Defence, Industry, News 9 October 2026Northrop Grumman Starts New B-21 Raider Final Assembly LineNorthrop Grumman starts a new B-21 Raider final assembly line in Palmdale, boosting capacity by 25% with major investments across the U.S.
Air transport, Industry, News 9 October 2026American Airlines to equip entire fleet with StarlinkAmerican Airlines will equip over 1,000 mainline aircraft with Starlink from 2027, delivering fast, reliable gate‑to‑gate Wi-Fi onboard.
Industry, Management changes, News 8 October 2026Igor Ivliev named Red Wings CEO to lead fleet and networkRed Wings appoints Igor Ivliev as General Director, focusing on network growth and integration of Russian-built aircraft from 2027.
Cyber Security, Defence, News 8 October 2026Gogo signs multimillion USD communications deal with sovereignGogo signs a contract exceeding $15M to provide GEO satellite connectivity to a government customer, backed by 24/7 support and cybersecurity.
Air transport, News, Satellites 8 October 2026Royal Air Maroc to offer Starlink Wi-Fi on board its aircraftRoyal Air Maroc will equip 41 aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi, free for Safar Flyer members, with a gradual rollout starting in 2027.
Air transport, Finance, News 8 October 2026American Airlines takes 8% stake in AzulCADE approves American Airlines’ 8% stake in Azul with governance safeguards, supporting the airline’s post‑Chapter 11 restructuring plan.
Air transport, Helicopters, News 8 October 2026Russia Orders 72 Mi-8MTV-1 HelicoptersRussia orders 72 Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to renew regional fleets, with first deliveries in 2026 and state-backed preferential leasing.
Airports, Environment, News 8 October 2026ACI EUROPE unveils new airport sustainability strategyACI EUROPE launches its Sustainability Strategy 2.0 to guide airports on decarbonisation, resilience, mobility, accessibility and governance.
Finance, MRO, News 8 October 2026Garuda to regain 93.2% of GMF AeroAsia via DanantaraGaruda Indonesia to lift its GMF AeroAsia ownership to about 93.2% via an in-kind contribution from Danantara and a planned rights issue.
Defence, Industry, News 7 October 2026First Brazil-built Gripen E by Embraer makes maiden flightEmbraer and Saab complete the maiden flight of the first Brazil-built Gripen E, a milestone for Brazil’s aerospace and defense industry.
Air transport, Industry, News 7 October 2026Biman Bangladesh orders A350-900 and A321neo from AirbusBiman Bangladesh Airlines orders 10 Airbus aircraft, including A350-900 and A321neo, to modernise its fleet and grow international network.
Drones, Logistics, News 7 October 2026Ørsted Cargo Drones for Offshore Wind Last Mile at Hornsea 2Ørsted and Skyports trial cargo drones at Hornsea 2 for on‑demand resupply, speeding maintenance and reducing dedicated vessel movements.