Defence, Industry, News 30 September 2026Boeing Wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX Program, Beyond Super HornetThe U.S. Navy selects Boeing to develop the F/A-XX sixth-generation carrier fighter, launching transition beyond the Super Hornet in 2030s.
Defence, Industry, News 30 September 2026Raytheon wins up to $20.7B AMRAAM contract as EU demand growsRTX’s Raytheon wins an AMRAAM deal worth up to $20.7B to boost production and support NASAMS amid rising European air-defence demand.
Air transport, Industry, News 29 September 2026Air Austral, ASL Airlines France sign regional fleet dealAir Austral signs an ACMI charter with ASL Airlines France to maintain regional services during fleet transition before the A320neo.
Cargo, Industry, News 29 September 2026Airbus A350F freighter successfully performs its maiden flightAirbus A350F freighter (MSN 700) completed its first flight from Toulouse, launching a flight-test campaign of over nine months.
Industry, MRO, News 28 September 2026HAECO boosts Asian MRO with ANA, JAL and Garuda contractsHAECO secures deals with ANA, JAL and Garuda, boosting Asian MRO capacity across airframe, engine services and landing gear.
Finance, Industry, News 28 September 2026Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha BankAvolon and Lesha Bank agree the sale and purchase of a 33-aircraft portfolio on lease to 25 airlines to be managed by Lesha Aviation Services.
Industry, Management changes, News 24 September 2026ATR appoints Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEOATR appoints Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEO effective 1 November 2026 and names Patrick Bergues as Senior Vice-President Finance.
Air transport, Industry, News 24 September 2026Turkish Airlines orders up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jetsBoeing and Turkish Airlines finalize an order for up to 150 737 MAX jets, supporting network growth and the carrier 92s expansion plans.
Air transport, Industry, News 24 September 2026Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 11 more Boeing jetsBiman Bangladesh Airlines orders five 787-10 and six 737-8 to expand and renew its fleet, advancing Bangladesh’s international connectivity.
Defence, Industry, News 23 September 2026Dassault Aviation signs MoU with AED Cluster PortugalDassault Aviation and RAFALE partners sign an MoU with AED Cluster Portugal to explore industrial cooperation tied to Portugal’s F-16 renewal.
Defence, Industry, News 23 September 2026KF-21 Boramae: South Korea’s milestone vs Typhoon and F-35South Korea delivers its first production KF-21 Boramae, marking entry into service and a roadmap toward advanced multirole capabilities.
Industry, MRO, News 22 September 2026Liebherr-Aerospace and China Airlines agree on A350 overhaulLiebherr-Aerospace and China Airlines sign an agreement to overhaul A350 nose landing gear, supporting fleet availability through 2031.
Finance, Industry, News 21 September 2026Aeroflot’s 90 MC-21-310 ContractAeroflot signs for 90 additional MC‑21‑310s with UAC/AKS/UEC (Rostec), deliveries 2029–2032. Sanctions context, import substitution and the MC‑21’s role.
Air transport, Industry, News 18 September 2026Lufthansa Confirms Return to the Boeing 737Lufthansa confirms its return to the Boeing 737 by exercising 20 options, modernizing its short-haul fleet.
Air transport, Industry, News 16 September 2026Korean Air signs record 103-jet Boeing order after AsianaKorên Air finalizes a record 103-jet Boeing order worth $36.2B plus engine and MRO deals as the Asiana merger adds a larger Airbus fleet.