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Boeing: Global Freighter Fleet to Exceed 4,000 Airplanes as Air Cargo Traffic Doubles by 2045
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28 October 2026Read article →
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Atlantic Airways orders two additional Airbus A320neo aircraft
Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands, has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of two A320neo aircraft.
27 October 2026Read article →
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Boeing Introduces Dataliner, a New Aircraft Data Intelligence Platform
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20 October 2026Read article →
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Airbus forecasts need for 2,720 new passenger aircraft in Latin America
Latin America’s commercial passenger fleet will expand from 1,550 to 2,770 aircraft by 2045
19 October 2026Read article →
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How ENGRT meets future NATO capabilities: Designing a future military helicopter
How is ENGRT shaping future NATO combat helicopters? Learn how Airbus Helicopters and European partners are driving next-gen rotorcraft innovation.
19 October 2026Read article →
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Aviation Capital Group orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
ACG, a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, headquartered in Newport Beach, California has signed a firm order for 75 A320neo Family
16 October 2026Read article →
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Global Air Travel Continues to Rebound: June 2023 Sees 31% Increase in Passenger Traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets.
easyJet announces fourth based aircraft at London Southend Airport and new route to Rhodes
easyJet has today announced it will add a fourth based aircraft at London Southend Airport, further expanding its presence at the airport and supporting continued growth and jobs. Alongside the additional aircraft, easyJet has announced…
RECARO doubles aircraft seat production capacity in Poland
RECARO Aircraft Seating has opened an expanded production and office facility in ?wiebodzin, Poland, increasing the site’s annual capacity from 60,000 to 100,000 passenger seats. The investment, described by the company as a double-digit million-euro…
Royal Air Force Secretly Jamming Adversary Satellites Over Past Year
The Royal Air Force has been jamming satellites from adversary nations in order to defend British national interests, including its nuclear deterrent. This was revealed by the BBC on Sept. 23, 2026, on the first…
Turned Compressor Vanes Led to Loss of Thrust in Thunderbird F-16 Crash
Investigators found that turned compressor vanes triggered a chain of engine damage that ultimately left the F-16 without sufficient thrust to remain airborne. On Dec. 3, 2025, an F-16CM of the U.S. Air Force Air…
Biman Bangladesh orders 11 more Boeing aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has ordered five Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and six 737-8s as part of its fleet renewal and expansion plans. The 11-aircraft purchase follows an order for 14 Boeing jets earlier in 2026, bringing…
NATS report reveals one-millisecond software defect behind September air traffic chaos
A previously unknown software defect with an exposure window of just around one millisecond was responsible for the major National Airspace System failure that caused widespread disruption across UK aviation on 8 September, according to…
NASA Chief Teases Mysterious Aircraft as Agency Plans New X-Planes
An unidentified aircraft resembling the SR-71 Blackbird appeared in Jared Isaacman’s All-In Summit presentation. Asked whether it was an SR-71, the NASA administrator cryptically replied: “You sure that’s a Blackbird?”. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has…
F-35 Spare Parts Diverted to Hong Kong, Prompting U.S. and Australian Investigations
F-35 fighter jet spare parts were reportedly diverted to Hong Kong from Australia, sparking inquiries on Capitol Hill and in the Australian Department of Defence over China’s possible access to classified material. First reported by…
Two pilots eject as RAF Trainer crashes in North Wales
Two pilots have safely ejected from the Bae Hawk T2 jet trainer during a sortie from RAF Valley before it crashed into the ground on Anglesey, North Wales. Images of the crash shows pilots struggling…
Why An F-35 Canopy Ending Up In China Is Still A Big Deal
An F-35 canopy won’t give away the secrets of the entire aircraft, but its radar-absorbent coating and construction could still provide valuable intelligence about the 5th generation jet’s Low Observable technology. As you probably already…
French Rafales Return to Japan for PEGASE 2026
Four Rafale F4s, supported by three A330 MRTTs and two A400Ms, stopped over at Hyakuri Air Base during the latest edition of the PEGASE long-range airpower projection mission. The Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace…
Canada’s First F-35 Conducts Maiden Flight
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II flew for the first time, marking a milestone in Canada’s controversial fighter acquisition program to replace the CF-188 Hornet fleet. The first F-35A Lightning II destined…
Royal Air Force Hawk Crash Near RAF Valley, Two Parachutes Seen
A Royal Air Force Hawk T2 has crashed near RAF Valley in North Wales. Two parachutes could be seen descending to the ground as the stricken jet fell out of the sky. An emergency response…
Dassault Tests Rafale with New AI Technologies for Crew Support
The flight tests support Dassault Aviation’s efforts to integrate AI into the Rafale cockpit as France advances development of the F5 standard. The Rafale fighter has been flight-tested with two new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies…
REGISTER NOW: 2027 Fleet & MRO Forecast: Military 10-Year Outlook
As the industry’s biggest air show of 2026 approaches, Aviation Week editors and data analysts sit down to discuss the latest hot points in defense, commercial aviation and space — and take your questions live.…
ACI World: Air Passenger Traffic Growth Slowing Considerably
Airports Council International World reported a slowdown in air passenger traffic growth in the first half of 2026, reflecting challenges in commercial aviation. clarissa.siu@a… Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:48 Author Aaron Karp
The US Air Force Is Holding Daily Meetings To Find Spare Parts For Its B-52 & B-1 Bombers
How the USAF's vintage bombers stay combat ready in 2026.
This Bomber Defied 15 Years Of Retirement Proposals To Become USAF’s Most-Deployed Long-Range Strike Aircraft
These famous bombers will remain in service for nearly a century after their introduction.
Bomb Markings On Thai F-16s Shed New Light On Cambodia Combat Operations
Mission markings appearing on Royal Thai Air Force F-16s offer new clues about the weapons and aircraft employed during the 2025 fighting with Cambodia, which also saw the Gripen’s combat debut and strikes involving T-50THs.…