Wizz Air has announced plans to expand its operations at London-Luton Airport, basing an additional Airbus A321neo aircraft and launching six new routes in summer 2026. This expansion comes after acquiring some of TUI Airways' Luton slots.
Wizz Air plans to launch its first route from Israel to Budapest in March 2026, with flights from Ramon Airport (ETM) expected to commence in March. The airline will create two new bases at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and Ramon Airport (ETM).
Wizz Air reported a 26% increase in operating profit to €439.2 million in the first six months of 2025, driven by operational improvements and capacity adjustments. The airline has closed its Abu Dhabi base and initiated the closure of its Vienna base, with plans to open new bases at lower-cost airports.
Wizz Air has reached half a billion passengers in just close to 22 years since its launch. According to AeroTime, the carrier achieved this milestone faster than any major European peer.
Wizz Air is rolling out its 'Wizz Class' premium seating service across its entire network, following a successful trial at six bases. The service offers additional legroom and a reserved middle seat in the aircraft's first row, as well as complimentary drinks and snacks.
XTI Aerospace has acquired Drone Nerds, a leading US drone distributor, in a $40 million deal. Unusual Machines has also invested $25 million in XTI as part of the acquisition.
XTI Aerospace has announced that it will put its TriFan 600 program on hold as part of a strategic shift towards commercial drones. The company, which acquired Drone Nerds in recent months, expects to generate at least $160 million in revenue in 2026 and improve cash performance.
Zaha Hadid Architects has won the contract to design a new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport, marking a significant milestone for Lithuanian aviation infrastructure. The 12,500-square-meter facility, set to open by the end of 2028, will serve millions of passengers annually with expanded retail, hospitality areas, and enhanced operational facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a letter of intent to potentially purchase up to 100 French Rafale fighter jets from France's defense industrial and technological base. The proposal includes air defense systems and aims to strengthen the Ukrainian military in its conflict with Russia.
ZeroAvia has been awarded €21.4m by the EU Innovation Fund to develop a hydrogen-electric aircraft network in Norway. The project will support the retrofit of 15 Cessna Caravan aircraft with ZeroAvia's ZA600 engines and establish hydrogen refuelling and storage infrastructure at 15 airports.
ZeroAvia has secured funding from investors including Barclays Climate Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures to power the next phase for the company. The British-US technology firm will continue to industrialize its hydrogen power and propulsion technology for the aviation and defense markets.
ZeroAvia has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hybrid Air Vehicles to develop a zero emission, hydrogen-powered version of the Airlander 10. The partnership aims to achieve an emissions reduction of up to 90% compared to similar capacity aircraft.
Zipline, the world's largest drone delivery firm by some metrics, has raised $600 million from private investors to fuel its US expansion. The company plans to deploy its services in at least four states, with Houston and Phoenix being the next focus cities.