Moldova’s airspace closure on the night of November 28-29, 2025, highlighted the growing risks facing regional aviation as Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine continues to violate neighboring territories. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that two Gerbera-type drones triggered an emergency shutdown from 22:43 to 23:53 after crossing Moldovan airspace along the Stanislavka-Vărăncău axis en route to Ukraine. The incident resulted in immediate flight diversions, with two inbound aircraft redirected to Romania and one outbound flight held at Chisinau International Airport. The northern sector remained restricted until 23:32, when both drones were confirmed to have exited national territory. No debris or casualties were reported on Moldovan soil.

Philadelphia International Airport Ground Stop Resolved After Bomb Threat Flights at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) were temporarily halted on November 29, 2025, following a bomb threat that...

Most of the world’s Airbus A320 Family aircraft have returned to passenger service following rapid completion of critical software updates mandated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The agency issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive on November 28, 2025, requiring operators worldwide to address a vulnerability affecting specific flight-control computers before resuming normal operations. The directive targeted Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC B L104) units installed on A320 Family aircraft, which Airbus identified as potentially vulnerable to data corruption when exposed to solar radiation. The manufacturer’s Alert Operators Transmission detailed two compliance pathways: uploading the updated L103+ software standard or physically replacing affected ELAC units with serviceable equipment.

Wizz Air marked a historic milestone on November 28, 2025, when its 250th aircraft—an Airbus A321neo—arrived at Budapest Airport, signaling two decades of remarkable growth for Europe’s leading ...

Venezuela Bans Six International Airlines Following Security Dispute with Washington Venezuela’s National Institute of Civil Aeronautics has revoked operating permits for six major international...

Airbus has issued a significant safety advisory affecting operators of A320 Family aircraft worldwide, warning of potential flight-control data corruption linked to solar radiation exposure. The European aircraft manufacturer disclosed that intense solar activity may, in rare circumstances, corrupt data essential to flight-control functions, affecting a substantial portion of the global A320 fleet. The alert follows Airbus’s investigation into a recent operational event involving an A320 Family aircraft, during which solar activity was identified as a possible trigger for data corruption within the aircraft’s flight-control systems. Notably, the incident resulted in no loss of control or passenger injuries, but prompted comprehensive analysis and industry coordination.

China’s aerospace industry is making a strategic push into the small turboprop market with the development of the AEP20, a lightweight engine designed to challenge the dominance of piston engines in light aircraft and unmanned systems. Developed by Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) at its Hunan Aviation Powerplant Research Institute in Zhuzhou, the engine represents a significant engineering achievement aimed at capturing growing demand in China’s rapidly expanding aviation sectors.

ArianeGroup Achieves First Flight of France’s Sovereign SyLEx Suborbital System ArianeGroup has successfully completed the inaugural launch of SyLEx, a new sounding rocket system developed for F...

Belgium Joins European Leaders with PC-7 MKX Training Aircraft Order The Belgian government has made a significant investment in pilot training capabilities with an order for 18 Pilatus PC-7 MKX train...

Australia’s First AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Enter Service Australia’s first AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have begun flying operations at RAAF Base Townsville, representing a sig...

Norse Atlantic Airways Appoints New CEO as Carrier Pursues Strategic Turnaround Norse Atlantic Airways, the Norwegian long-haul low-cost carrier, announced a significant leadership change on November ...

Emirates has announced a major fleet optimization initiative for its Baghdad route, transitioning from mixed Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 operations to an all-A350 service beginning January 1, 2026. The shift represents a strategic deployment of the aircraft type and underscores the carrier’s commitment to enhancing service quality on the critical Iraq corridor. The transition builds on Emirates’ initial A350 deployment to Baghdad, which commenced in August 2025 with three-weekly frequencies. The 777s have been operating four times weekly, providing combined daily service. From the New Year, all seven weekly frequencies will be operated exclusively by the A350, allowing the Boeing widebody to be redeployed elsewhere in the network.

The Nordic airline market presents a paradox: remarkable growth projections alongside an operating environment that punishes inefficiency with ruthless speed. Revenue forecasts project 5% year-on-year growth through 2025, reaching $8. The recent collapses of PLAY Airlines in September 2025 and Braathens International days later starkly illustrated this reality. Both carriers, despite employing low-cost strategies, found themselves unable to navigate the Nordic market’s complex dynamics. According to Magnús Brimar Magnússon, Partner at Nordic Flight Department, these weren’t mysterious failures but rather outcomes of “thin buffers meeting hard economics.”

Aviation Capital Group Delivers First A220-300 to ITA Airways, Supporting European Fleet Modernization US-based aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has delivered its first Airbus A220-300 to ...

Bell Textron Secures Six New European Corporate Helicopter Orders Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, has announced six new corporate helicopter orders stemming from European Rotors 2025, ...

Safran has markedly expanded its strategic footprint in India with two transformative agreements spanning fighter-jet propulsion and advanced weaponry manufacturing—moves that solidify France’s ...

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has completed a transformative $4.7 billion acquisition of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, establishing a historic milestone for the aircraft program. This Foreign Military Sales contract represents the largest Apache order ever placed by a non-US customer, underscoring Poland’s commitment to modernizing its defense infrastructure amid evolving regional security dynamics. The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the latest evolution of the Apache platform, featuring enhanced engines and advanced composite rotor blades that deliver superior combat performance. Boeing’s Vice President of Attack Helicopter Programs, Christina Upah, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “This order enables Boeing to help create one of the largest and most formidable Apache fleets that the world has ever seen, while enhancing Poland’s defense capabilities.”

Internal evaluation data obtained by Radio-Canada reveals a decisive performance gap between competing fighter aircraft in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project. The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II scored 57. The evaluation, conducted in 2021, represents Canada’s second major attempt to replace its aging CF-18 fleet following an earlier procurement effort that collapsed amid cost and political concerns. The FFCP restart implemented new requirements, independent scoring methodology, and open tender principles. Originally, five manufacturers competed: Lockheed Martin, Saab, Dassault, Airbus, and Boeing. However, Dassault withdrew citing Five Eyes security constraints, Airbus exited claiming bias toward the F-35, and Boeing’s Super Hornet was later disqualified, leaving only two candidates.

Belgian Defense Modernizes Pilot Training with Pilatus PC-7 MKX Selection The Belgian Government has made a strategic investment in military aviation training by selecting the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainin...

Preowned Business Aircraft Market Maintains Momentum Into Q4 2025 The preowned business aircraft market continues to defy economic headwinds, with transaction volumes remaining well above historical n...