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...

The US Air Force has released an unusually detailed account of a high-stakes F-35A deployment that included escorting B-2 Spirit bombers hundreds of miles into Iranian airspace during Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025. The transparency offers a rare glimpse into how modern air combat missions of exceptional complexity are planned, coordinated, and executed at the highest levels. The deployment centered on strikes against Iran’s underground nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. According to the Air Force’s official account from Hill Air Force Base—which oversees the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings—stealth F-35As flown by 388th Fighter Wing pilots penetrated Iranian airspace first, ahead of B-2 bombers, to suppress enemy air defenses and neutralize surface-to-air missile threats.

UK space startup Spaceflux has emerged as a key strategic partner for Britain’s National Space Operations Centre following three major contract awards over the past three months. The contracts position the company as a primary provider of space monitoring and satellite tracking data supporting both civil and military space operations. Spaceflux operates a sophisticated global network of approximately 15 electro-optical telescopes equipped with short-wave infrared imaging technology, enabling continuous day and night surveillance capabilities. The company, founded in 2022, maintains operational facilities worldwide and a research laboratory in London.

China Airlines has taken a major step in fleet modernization, announcing board approval for acquiring up to 18 new Airbus and Boeing widebody aircraft while retiring legacy cargo freighters. The comprehensive plan, valued at $7. The approved acquisition includes five Airbus A350-1000s, five Boeing 777-9s, four Boeing 777-8 freighters, and two Boeing 777Fs. According to the filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the new aircraft will support both passenger expansion on long-haul routes and modernization of the carrier’s freighter operations.

Poland Selects Swedish Saab A26 Submarine for Landmark Orka Program STOCKHOLM — The Polish government has officially selected Sweden’s Saab A26 Blekinge-class submarine for its long-awaited Orka...

The Ukraine conflict is fundamentally rewriting the playbook for American combat medicine, forcing a dramatic shift from counterinsurgency doctrine developed over two decades of Global War on Terror operations toward large-scale combat operations (LSCO) realities. With hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides, the Russo-Ukrainian war offers stark lessons that military medical professionals cannot ignore. The most visible transformation stems from drone warfare proliferation. Unlike traditional artillery that creates fragmentation wounds affecting large areas, FPV drones and precision munitions function as targeted weapons hunting individual soldiers. This shift has dramatically altered casualty profiles: Russian forces report death-to-wounded ratios as high as 1:1.3 in certain sectors, compared to historical conflicts where wounded significantly outnumber fatalities. More critically, drone-dominated airspace has crippled traditional medevac operations. Helicopter losses—Russia has already lost at least 166 rotorcraft—force increasing reliance on ground-based casualty evacuation, extending evacuation times from minutes to hours. This convergence of deadlier wounds and delayed treatment creates a survival crisis.

WASHINGTON — The Government Accountability Office has raised serious concerns about the Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter program, warning that construction has begun on new vessels before de...

The Indo-Pacific military landscape is undergoing a profound technological transformation that will fundamentally reshape how conflicts unfold in the coming decade. As the world’s most dynamic defense theater, this region demands urgent attention from US strategic planners and military commanders grappling with evolving threats and accelerating technological advancement. US military forces currently face a critical inflection point in the Indo-Pacific. While American defense capabilities remain formidable, the pace of technological change among peer competitors—particularly in advanced weapons systems, artificial intelligence, and autonomous platforms—has created measurable readiness gaps that demand immediate attention.

Air Canada is making a bold statement about its international expansion strategy with the announcement of five new transatlantic routes launching in summer 2026. The carrier’s latest network development underscores its commitment to strengthening connections between North America and Europe while capitalizing on growing demand for convenient transatlantic travel. The expansion includes three new European destinations from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport: nonstop service to Berlin Airport operating three times weekly and to Nantes Atlantique Airport, also three times per week. From Toronto Pearson, Air Canada will launch service to Ponta Delgada Airport in Portugal’s Azores archipelago, operating three times weekly. Halifax Stanfield will gain its second international destination with new Brussels Airport service, running three times per week. Additionally, Air Canada will resume its seasonal Montreal-Tel Aviv route.

Venezuela’s government has intensified pressure on the aviation industry by demanding international airlines resume flights within 48 hours or forfeit operating privileges in the country. The ultimatum from Venezuela’s National Institute of Civil Aviation (INAC) follows widespread carrier suspensions triggered by a Federal Aviation Administration warning about potentially hazardous conditions in Venezuelan airspace. The FAA advisory, issued in response to escalating US military activity in the southern Caribbean, cited “worsening security conditions and heightened military activity” affecting the Maiquetía Flight Information Region. The notice applies to aircraft “at all altitudes” and warned of possible threats from increased military operations in the region.

EHang Holdings Achieves Historic Autonomous eVTOL Milestone in Bangkok China-based EHang Holdings has successfully completed the first fully autonomous urban eVTOL passenger flight, marking a watershe...