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NewsEx-GTLK Europe 777-300ERs sold for engine and spares recovery
Joint liquidators of the Russian-linked leasing firm GTLK Europe have sold three Boeing 777-300ERs to MTU’s Amsterdam-based leasing company. The airframes are set to be broken up for parts and materials while the engines – GE Aerospace GE90 powerplants – are in “full-life condition” and will be leased out, liquidator ...
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In depthWhy the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling creates fresh tariff uncertainty for aerospace
The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s tariffs under emergency powers, followed by his immediate pledge to impose new duties via alternative legal routes, has cast fresh uncertainty over the aerospace sector’s exemption status.
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Airline BusinessAirline News Digest: 14-20 February 2026
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessAnd 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.
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NewsUS Navy seeks advanced anti-radiation missile for contested environments
The US Navy is seeking industry information on a new Advanced Emission Suppression Missile capable of engaging targets at significant standoff distances, with compatibility across its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35 fleets.
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In depthEmbraer, 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.
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NewsAir France-KLM eyes 777-300ER replacement ‘sooner rather than later’
Air France-KLM is likely to make a decision soon on replacing its ageing Boeing 777-300ERs, as it continues with a group-wide fleet transformation effort.
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NewsStretched 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. Speaking during a full-year briefing on 19 February, Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury said the airframer “sees demand for a larger [aircraft] – so ...
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NewsLockheed 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.
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NewsFlyArystan picks former Wizz Air executive as new president
Air Astana Group has appointed former Wizz Air executive Johan Eidhagen to helm its low-cost unit FlyArystan.