Embraer, Northrop team to develop KC-390 refuelling boom
Brazilian airframer Embraer and US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman are developing an optional in-flight refuelling boom for the KC-390 multi-role tanker, targeting international markets including F-35A operators despite uncertain US Air Force interest.
Uruguay receives first A-29 Super Tucanos to replace A-37 fleet
Uruguay has taken delivery of the first two of six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprops ordered to replace its ageing fleet of Cessna A-37 Dragonfly jets, which average over 43 years in service.
Sunrise Airways Dominicana seeks permit for US scheduled services
Santo Domingo-based carrier Sunrise Airways has applied to the US Department of Transportation for a foreign air carrier permit, seeking to launch scheduled passenger and cargo flights between the Dominican Republic and the USA.
Cuba’s capital airport declares jet fuel unavailable as energy crisis deepens
Cuban authorities have formally notified that the island nation’s main airport has run out of aviation fuel.
LATAM 777-300ER pilot's 100t calculation error preceded tail-strike at Milan
Italian investigators have determined that a LATAM Boeing 777-300ER crew introduced a 100t weight error while calculating take-off performance, resulting in a tail-strike at Milan Malpensa.
Embraer, Northrop team to develop KC-390 refuelling boom
Brazilian airframer Embraer and US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman are developing an optional in-flight refuelling boom for the KC-390 multi-role tanker, targeting international markets including F-35A operators despite uncertain US Air Force interest.
US senators introduce bill to aid air taxi certification
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US Senate aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process for electric air taxis and advanced air mobility aircraft, as developers navigate costly approvals.
Alberta orders five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland
The Canadian province of Alberta has committed C$400 million to purchase five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland Canada, with deliveries beginning in 2031 as the manufacturer ramps up production of the updated firefighting aircraft at its Calgary facilities.
Ex-Spirit A320neos become youngest to be broken up for spares
Two Airbus A320neos which were only produced in the last four years are already being broken up for spares at a facility in Arizona.
Citation V landed gear-up after pilot forgot to extend undercarriage: inquiry
US investigators have determined that a gear-up landing involving a Cessna Citation V business jet at Dallas occurred because its pilot simply forgot to extend the undercarriage during approach.
Israeli government approves Negev airport to complement Tel Aviv Ben Gurion
Israel’s government has approved proposals to establish a complementary southern airport to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, and the construction of another airport in the north of the country.
BAE officials upbeat over follow-on Typhoon prospect with Saudi Arabia
UK airframer BAE Systems remains confident that Saudi Arabia will place a long-anticipated follow-on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, as Riyadh also eyes a possible future role in the currently three-nation Global Combat Air Programme.
Initial A320neo arrivals bring Air Arabia’s fleet to 90 aircraft
Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia has expanded its fleet to 90 aircraft after taking delivery of the first five Airbus A320neos from its order for 120.
Jazeera Airways to resume fleet expansion as full-year profit doubles
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has managed to double its full-year net profit, as it prepares to start receiving the remainder of its ordered Airbus A320neo-family jets.
L3Harris details RE-3A upgrade activity for Royal Saudi Air Force
L3Harris is using the third biennial World Defense Show to underscore its decades-old presence in Saudi Arabia, as work continues to upgrade Riyadh’s most sophisticated airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.
Russian deputy prime minister pressing to lower costs of Il-114-300
Russian deputy prime minister Yuri Trutnev has highlighted the importance of the new Ilyushin Il-114-300 to the country’s eastern region, but is pressing for lower costs of production and operation.
Airbus bids for central role in revitalised European defence market
Airbus believes it can play a central role in a stronger, more consolidated European defence market, with chief executive Guillaume Faury reiterating the manufacturer’s commitment to the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) while conceding “we would support a two-fighter solution” – a reference to the rival Global Combat Air Programme partnership between Italy, Japan and the UK.
Stretched A350-1000 is ‘natural evolution’ but not a priority: Airbus chief
Airbus is looking at the potential for a larger variant of the A350, beyond the -1000, but stresses that its work in this direction remains preliminary.
Airbus unlikely to obtain more Leap engines to offset shortage of P&W powerplants: Faury
Airbus believes is will not be able to source additional CFM International Leap engines to offset a projected shortfall in Pratt & Whitney powerplants for the A320neo family.
BAE Systems reports record £84 billion backlog on defence demand
BAE Systems has reported a record order backlog of £84 billion for 2025, driven by strong global demand for defence products amid rising security threats, with the Air segment contributing £32.6 billion.
And then there were none: Jetstar Japan divestment is final nail in coffin for Qantas’ heady Asia expansion
As Qantas prepares to report is half-year earnings, the airline group’s refocusing of strategy to its core Australian market is expected to be under the spotlight.
Embraer, Mahindra plan India MRO for C-390 bid
Embraer and Mahindra Group will establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India should the C-390 tactical transport win the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft requirement for 60-80 airlifters to replace aging Antonov An-32s and Ilyushin Il-76s.
Indonesia, Philippines boost maritime surveillance with twin-turboprops
Indonesia and the Philippines are making progress to improved maritime surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of twin-engined aircraft.
Lockheed wins RAAF C-130J training systems upgrade contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US government contract to deliver advanced training devices and simulator upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J tactical transport fleet.
Vietjet secures financing deal for six 737 Max jets
Vietjet has signed an aircraft financing agreement with US-based Griffin Global Asset Management for six Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.
United Nigeria to open New York charters with wet-leased Air Anka A330s
United Nigeria Airlines is intending to open transatlantic services this summer, with Turkish carrier Air Anka poised to offer capacity for the proposed routes.
Evidence of fin damage after Arik 737-700 suffers in-flight engine failure
Nigerian investigators are probing a serious Boeing 737-700 engine incident in which the powerplant’s nacelle was destroyed, with evidence indicating damage to the jet’s vertical fin as well.
Somalian Fokker 50 badly damaged after overrunning onto Mogadishu beach
Somalia’s civil aviation regulator states that all those on board a Fokker 50 have survived after the aircraft was badly damaged in an overrun at Mogadishu.
Harith buy-out ends ASL Aviation interest in South Africa’s FlySafair
An investment fund part-owned by the South African government is to acquire low-cost carrier FlySafair from its current shareholders, closing the chapter on a long-running row around foreign ownership of the airline.
EgyptAir starts taking delivery of 16 ordered A350s
Egyptian flag-carrier EgyptAir has received the first of 16 Airbus A350-900s ordered by the airline.