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…
Air Canada Introduces First North American Nonstop Flights to Seville on A321XLR
Montreal, October 16 – Air Canada has revealed a new eight-hour Airbus A321XLR route to Europe, launching nonstop flights from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Seville Airport. Announced well ahead of…
Lufthansa Pilots Load Extra Jet Fuel for Frankfurt Amid Pipeline Constraints
Berlin, October 16 – Lufthansa tells jets to carry extra fuel into Frankfurt as jet fuel supplies tighten at Germany’s largest air hub. The airline has increased fuelling before flights…
DEFENSE | Historic F-35C Deck Landing Marks Major Naval Milestone
October 15 – A Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II stealth aircraft completed an arrested landing on the future USS John F. Kennedy on October 13. This marks the initial instance…
Japan Airlines Advances Regional Fleet Renewal with Embraer E190-E2 Order for J-Air
Sao Paulo, October 15 – Japan Airlines ordered up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 jets for its regional arm J-Air, including 16 firm orders and 10 options to replace first-generation E170…
Airbus Advances Near-Term Plans for Expanded A350 Production Capacity
Toulouse, October 15 – Airbus commercial aircraft CEO Lars Wagner stated that a decision on higher A350 output will come sooner rather than later amid strong demand for the popular…
US Restricts F-35 Access for Indian Officials During Tarang Shakti 2026
New Delhi, October 14 – The United States refused Indian officials access to F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters during Tarang Shakti 2026 joint exercises at Jodhpur Air Base. Six US…
Boeing Reaches Annual Delivery Peak with 57 Jets in September
Seattle, October 14 – Boeing reported its highest monthly jet deliveries of 2026 in September, with 57 aircraft handed over, rising from 51 in August and 55 a year earlier.…
Wizz Air Targets Airport Slots as Rivals Face Bankruptcy Pressure
Lisbon, October 14 – Wizz Air is in talks with airports across Europe to take over slots from carriers at risk of bankruptcy, Chief Corporate Officer Owain Jones confirmed during…