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US government hires RTX and Indra to replace 612 radars as part of ATC overhaul
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to RTX and Indra Group to replace 612 ageing surveillance radars across the US air traffic control network, as part of a $31.5 billion modernisation programme backed by the president following a fatal midair collision in January 2025.
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LOT puts first 737 Max 8 with revamped cabin into service
Polish flag-carrier LOT put its first Boeing 737 Max 8 with a revamped interior into service on 2 January.
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EVA Air board approves 787-9 purchase plus 777-300ER leases and upgrades
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air’s board has approved the purchase of four Boeing 787-9s, as well as measures relating to its Boeing 777-300ER fleet.

‘Significant vibrations’ preceded H160 Brazil ditching, preliminary investigations reveal

The pilots of an Airbus Helicopters H160 that ditched off the coast of Brazil on 2 January opted for the emergency landing after detecting “significant vibrations in flight”, the manufacturer has disclosed.

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Safety probe begins after H160 helicopter ditches off Brazilian coast

Investigations are under way after an Airbus Helicopters H160 operated by Omni Taxi Aereo was forced to ditch off the coast of Brazil.

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HAL conducts maiden flight of Dhruv NG civilian helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics has flown an upgraded civilian variant of its 5.5t Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter, powered by locally developed engines and featuring enhanced safety systems.

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Offshore operator NHV Group snapped up by lessor GD Helicopter Finance

Chinese-owned lessor GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) is broadening its portfolio with the acquisition of Belgian offshore operator NHV Group from its private equity owner Ardian.

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Aeroflot Group carries out CFM56 engine repairs at newly-certified in-house MRO division

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Vietjet tops out new MRO facility at Long Thanh airport

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ITP Aero continues to build MRO business with Aero Norway acquisition

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Inquiry traces ANZ A320neo shutdown and similar incidents to fire-button pin flaw

Aeroflot Group carries out CFM56 engine repairs at newly-certified in-house MRO division
Vietjet tops out new MRO facility at Long Thanh airport
ITP Aero continues to build MRO business with Aero Norway acquisition
Inquiry traces ANZ A320neo shutdown and similar incidents to fire-button pin flaw

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DARPA launches X-plane competition for new uncrewed cargo drone
The Pentagon’s technology incubator has launched a competition seeking novel designs for uncrewed cargo aircraft capable of carrying payloads more than four times their own weight, with applications spanning military logistics to civil package delivery.
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CAeS pivots towards new blended-wing-body drone as it pauses fuel cell powertrain development
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has unveiled a new hydrogen fuel cell-powered blended-wing-body uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) in a move that marks a significant shift for the UK company’s strategy.
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Mira Aerospace completes first public test of solar ApusNeo18 UAV
United Arab Emirates company Mira Aerospace has completed the first public test flight of its solar-powered ApusNeo18 unmanned air vehicle, reaching stratospheric altitudes with an Earth observation payload.

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Air Inuit prepares to put first combi-converted 737-800 into operation

Canada’s Air Inuit is preparing to put into service a Boeing 737-800 converted into a combi configuration – claiming that the jet is the first of the type to undergo this modification.

Airbus exceeds revised delivery target but total stays below 800

Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft last year, just above its target of 790 – although this had been a downward revision of its original aim of 820.

Eastern Airways administrators line up partial resurrection through Air Kilroe sale

Insolvency specialists handling the collapse of Eastern Airways are hopeful the carrier can live on, at least in some form, through a rescue of sister company Air Kilroe, which held the carrier’s fleet and air operating certificate (AOC), among other assets.

Qatar’s Barzan Holdings deepens Aeralis stake through loan-to-equity conversion

Qatar’s state-owned investment company Barzan Holdings has increased its stake in UK modular trainer aircraft developer Aeralis by converting part of a previous £5 million ($6.7 million) loan into shares.

Daher deliveries dip in 2025 on TBM 960 shipment slip

France-headquartered airframer Daher Aircraft recorded a near-9% – or five unit – fall in deliveries of its TBM 960 turboprop-single last year, shipping 51 units, down from 56 in 2024.

First Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 enters service

Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 light jet to launch customers, several months after the Federal Aviation Administration certificated the updated nine-passenger aircraft in October 2025.

‘Significant vibrations’ preceded H160 Brazil ditching, preliminary investigations reveal

FAA proposes mandatory 737NG stabiliser inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandating inspections of horizontal stabiliser components on all US-registered Boeing 737NGs, following multiple reports of pitch oscillations caused by excessive free play that could lead to flutter events.

Joby acquires new production plant in Dayton to support growth plan

Joby Aviation has sharply increased its manufacturing footprint with the acquisition of a new 65,030sq m (700,000sq ft) facility in Dayton, Ohio.

Tall order: US aviation industry faces $4.5bn bill to replace 60,000 altimeters in next wave of 5G fiasco

US operators are faced with replacing or upgrading some 58,600 radio altimeters across their fleets at a cost of at least $4.5 billion under a newly proposed FAA rule designed to prevent interference from expanded 5G wireless networks.

NTSB urges action to prevent stall-related Hawker crashes

The US safety board is calling for urgent regulatory action after two fatal Hawker business jet crashes during post-maintenance stall tests, warning line pilots lack adequate training to perform such flights safely.

Dassault beats Rafale target but Falcon deliveries fall short for third straight year

French airframer Dassault Aviation beat its guidance for Rafale fighter deliveries in 2025 but missed its target for Falcon business jets for the third year in a row.

Alaska Airlines orders 110 Boeing jets in largest-ever purchase

Alaska Airlines has committed to acquire 110 Boeing aircraft – 105 737 Max 10s and five 787s – in what the carrier describes as its largest planned purchase, with deliveries extending through 2035.

Bristow details plans for Vertical Valo deployment in UK and hints at wider airline interest

Bristow Group will likely begin electric air taxi operations in the UK using a fleet of around five Vertical Aerospace Valo aircraft, as it builds out the network from 2029 onwards.

Embraer full-year commercial jet deliveries edge into lower end of forecast

Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 78 commercial aircraft over the course of last year, edging into the lower end of its forecast.

Aeroflot Group carries out CFM56 engine repairs at newly-certified in-house MRO division

Russian operator Aeroflot Group has carried out initial repairs to Airbus A320 engines at its newly-certified maintenance division AeroTrustTechnics.

Boeing Australia appoints former RAAF air vice-marshal as president

Boeing Australia has appointed Steve Roberton, a former Royal Australian Air Force air vice-marshal and fighter pilot, as president for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, effective 5 January.

US government hires RTX and Indra to replace 612 radars as part of ATC overhaul

The Trump administration has awarded contracts to RTX and Indra Group to replace 612 ageing surveillance radars across the US air traffic control network, as part of a $31.5 billion modernisation programme backed by the president following a fatal midair collision in January 2025.

FAA proposes additional radio altimeter standards amid 5G expansion

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule requiring operators to upgrade radio altimeters again as the USA prepares to allocate additional spectrum to 5G cellular networks in the Upper C-Band range between 2029 and 2032.

Busy Beta builds on 100,000nm test milestone as ‘real world’ flights pay dividends

US developer’s chief executive Kyle Clark explains why hitting 100,000nm flown has offered critical lessons as the company pursues multiple certification milestones in 2026.

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