The International Space Station is set to retire in 2030, with government agencies, private companies, universities, and research institutes transitioning to Starlab. Voyager Technologies will continue to deliver mission management expertise, having been the largest commercial user of the ISS for 36 countries and 1,400 payloads and satellites.
Vueling, part of International Airlines Group (IAG), has unveiled its 'Rumbo 2035' strategic roadmap, aiming to increase annual passengers to 60 million by 2035. The airline plans to invest €5 billion in fleet renewal and modernization, transitioning from an all-Airbus fleet to Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Western Aircraft, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has announced its delivery of the 200th PC-12, a milestone achieved with the help of Pilatus. The company, which joined forces with Greenwich AeroGroup in 2007, offers aircraft sales and management services alongside charter operations.
The US Army has expanded its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) effort through a series of experiments designed to test new technologies before a culminating exercise. In 2026, smaller-scale experiments for one prototype and testing with an entire division will take place.
The US military launched an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with limited ground-to-air fire but no aerial resistance. Experts suggest that Venezuela's air force was taken by surprise and prioritized withdrawal and dispersion of its assets.
The US military plans to utilize artificial intelligence, but the question remains who will lead on this development - the government or industry? Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and AI expert Sydney Freedberg joined Joshua Wallin of the Center for a New American Security to discuss the future of military AI. For more insights, watch Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the series.
Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the HASC Subcommittee on Readiness, has been tackling human quotient issues in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Senator Mazie K. Hirono is the ranking chair of the Readings & Management Support Subcommittee in the 119th Congress.
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals that the FAA's air traffic control system is struggling with a persistent shortage of certified controllers, despite receiving over 200,000 applications. The GAO attributes the problem to a rigid hiring and training pipeline, age restrictions, and limited flexibility in staffing.
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KlasJet Director of Flight Operations Diako Rad and Head of HR Sandra Diaso explore the importance of continuous development in flight operations. Airlines must invest in pilot training beyond mandatory requirements, including Crew Resource Management (CRM) and evidence-based training.
Windracers CEO Stephen Wright discussed the company's drone development and future plans during a visit to its manufacturing facility in December 2025. The UK government has worked closely with Windracers since the first drone was delivered to Ukraine in 2023, and the company is aiming to produce 10 ULTRA drones each month in 2026 and 20 a month in 2027.
Windracers has been awarded a contract by the World Food Programme to support humanitarian efforts in Madagascar using its ULTRA MK2 drone. The drone will be used to deliver supplies, including food, to areas where traditional methods are challenging.
Textron Aviation's Wings for Dreams event raised $5.35 million to support over 300 Kansas youth through a collaborative effort between the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, Hunger Free Kansas, and Wichita Habitat for Humanity. The Kansas Health Foundation will maximize the impact of every dollar by providing visibility to the project's success.
Wisk Aero has completed assembling its sixth-generation air taxi, marking the transition from building to flight-testing. According to Wisk, this marks the beginning of the next phase in proving the aircraft's abilities in the air.
Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, bringing autonomous air taxis closer to commercial reality. According to AeroTime, Wisk's achievement marks a significant industry milestone in autonomous passenger air taxi development.
Wizz Air celebrated a major fleet milestone on November 28, 2025, welcoming its 250th aircraft—an Airbus A321neo—at Budapest Airport. In a candid moment, CEO József Váradi revealed he initially believed the airline would operate an all-Boeing fleet due to regional aviation heritage, but credited Airbus partnership as one of the company's best decisions.
Wizz Air marked a major milestone with its 250th aircraft delivery in Budapest, with CEO József Váradi discussing the airline's rapid expansion, strategic fleet adjustments, and innovation plans. The low-cost carrier now carries 72 million passengers annually—surpassing legacy carriers like Lufthansa and British Airways.
Wizz Air has agreed with Airbus to reconfigure its commitment for new aircraft in the coming years. The airline will defer deliveries for 88 A320neo family aircraft originally scheduled for completion by fiscal year 2030, now set to be delivered in the period ending in fiscal year 2033.
Wizz Air has submitted a filing with the US Department of Transportation to seek permission for flights between the UK and points in the United States. The airline's Chief Financial Officer, Ian Malin, stated that there are currently no plans for Wizz Air to launch transatlantic scheduled services.