ICYMI: Aero-News Journal’s Most-Read Stories This Week – October 12-18, 2026
ICYMI: Aero-News Journal’s Most-Read Stories This Week – October 12-18, 2026 by Aero-News Journal Read on Substack
AIM-120
AMRAAM
Australia
Boeing
CCA Drones
Defense
Drone
Drones
F-22
F-35
F/A-18 Super Hornet
Loyal wingman
MQ-28
RAAF
USAF
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Loyal Wingman Advances Autonomous Air Combat Teaming
October 20 – The MQ-28 Ghost Bat stands as a pivotal collaborative combat aircraft reshaping modern air combat through its loyal wingman role. Developed by Boeing Defence Australia in partnership…
737MAX10
Alaska Airlines
Boeing
Certification
Delta
Delta Airlines
FAA
Ryanair
United Airlines
united states
FAA Poised for Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Announcement Tuesday in Everett
Washington, DC, October 20 – The United States is set to announce Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, sources indicate. US Transportation Secretary…
German Eurofighters Escort British Airways A321neo After Radio Silence Over Bavaria
London, October 19 – On October 17, 2026, British Airways flight BA899, an Airbus A321neo registered G-TNEH, lost radio contact with air traffic control while approaching German airspace from Paphos,…
Lufthansa Launches A350-1000 on Munich Tokyo Haneda Route
Frankfurt, October 19 – Lufthansa has officially named Tokyo-Haneda as the first destination for its new Airbus A350-1000, signaling a major advancement in its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft…
US Approves Potential 24.3 Billion Dollar Saudi F-35 Lightning II Package
Washington, DC, October 19 – The U.S. State Department approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and 49 F135 engines to Saudi Arabia, advancing…
Romanian F-16 Jets Destroy Two Russian Geran Drones Over Black Sea NATO Waters
Bucharest, October 19 – Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two Russian jet-powered Geran attack drones over NATO airspace on October 17, 2026, after the unmanned aircraft entered Romania’s airspace…
Emirates Boeing 777 Grounded in Delhi After Bird Strike Strands Passengers for 17 Hours
Delhi, October 19 – Emirates passengers were stranded for 17 hours in Delhi after a bird strike damaged the Boeing 777’s nose cone on arrival from Dubai. Flight EK517, linking…
Africa
Asia-Pacific
China
Defense
Eagles of Civilization
Egypt
exercise
Feature Article
Fighters
J-16
MiG-29
Rafale
FEATURED | Chinese J-16s’ Offset Numerical Disadvantage Against Rafale and MiG-29M in Egypt Training
Chinese J-16 Fighters Overcome Numerical Odds Against Rafale and MiG-29M in Beyond-Visual-Range Training During the Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint air combat exercise conducted in Egypt from mid-August to early…
France Advances National Next-Generation Fighter After FCAS Collapse
Paris, October 16 – France will develop its next-generation combat aircraft nationally after the FCAS project with Germany and Spain collapsed. Air and Space Force Chief Jérôme Bellanger announced the…