Trump Ties Bombardier Jet Sales to Mandatory U.S. Manufacturing
Washington, DC, Sept. 8 – U.S. President Donald Trump issued a firm ultimatum to Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier, requiring the company to build planes in the United States or lose…
Airbus Posts 475 Jet Deliveries Through August Toward 870-Unit Goal
Paris, Sept. 8 – Airbus aircraft deliveries rose nine percent through the end of August 2026 after the European planemaker delivered 475 commercial jets from January to August versus 434…
Egypt Weighs Six YY-20B Tankers After 2026 Joint Drills
Cairo, Sept. 8 – Reports emerging after the Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint air exercises indicate Egypt is exploring the acquisition of six Chinese YY-20B tankers to address longstanding aerial…
Last Week’s Most Read and Featured Articles: 31 Aug. – Sept. 6
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Aero-News Journal roundup. The past seven days have brought significant developments across global aviation, from groundbreaking fleet modernization initiatives to critical shifts in…
United UA1011 Halts Cape Town Run for Newark After Midflight Medical Alert
Newark, Sept. 7 – United Airlines flight UA1011 declared an emergency diversion to Newark Liberty International Airport after a passenger medical emergency two hours after departing Washington Dulles International Airport.…
Kazakhstan Su-57E Path Intensifies Russia-China-Central Asia Contest
Astana, Sept. 7 – Kazakhstan eyes Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jets for possible 2028 delivery to replace ageing Su-27 aircraft and boost airpower in the Russia-China battle for Central Asia. Unconfirmed…
Fatal Greek F-4 Phantom Crash Claims Two Pilots at Tanagra Show
Athens, Sept. 7 – A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed Saturday during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra air base north of Athens, killing both pilots,…
Five Dead After Amazon Prime Air Freighter Overruns Miami Runway
Chicago, Sept. 7 – At least five people were killed in an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport Sunday when a Boeing 767 overran the runway…
Anak Krakatau Ash Suspends Hundreds of Jakarta Airport Flights
Tangerang, Indonesia, Sept. 7 – An eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau has halted flights, schools, and fishing after volcanic ash from the active volcano reached populated areas and Jakarta’s…
