The Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen.

Ukraine's air force says its F-16s have destroyed over 1,000 Russian aerial targets since entering combat, primarily serving in an air-defense role. The aircraft have relied heavily on internal cannons and targeting pods to intercept threats, rather than air-to-air missiles.

Dassault Aviation has raised its net sales guidance for 2025 to over €7 billion, driven by strong demand for its aircraft products. The company delivered 26 Rafale fighter jets in 2025, exceeding initial projections, and ordered 31 Falcon business jets, surpassing the previous year's total.

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced Prent Corporation will serve as Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift arrivals, marking the first aircraft to land at St. Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Alaska Airlines has placed a record order with Boeing for 105 additional 737 MAX 10 aircraft, bringing its total order book for this model to 174 units. The airline also ordered five B787 widebody airliners for an undisclosed amount.

The US Army is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing threats from state actors probing Western defenses, transnational terrorist networks, or radicalized individuals. The threat is unprecedented in scale, but existing defense capabilities are available.

The US has carried out two separate interdiction operations against sanctioned oil tankers on January 7, 2026, seizing one vessel in the North Atlantic and apprehending another in the Caribbean Sea. The seizures were conducted by the US Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Department of Defense.

France has conducted a series of experimental trials assessing the feasibility of releasing drones from an Airbus A400M, using inert mock-ups and manual releases. The campaign was led by the French defense procurement agency, Direction générale de l'armement (DGA), in collaboration with DGA Techniques aérospatiales (DGA TA) and DGA Essais en vol (DGA EV).

American Airlines has launched a free high-speed Wi-Fi service across its fleet, sponsored by AT&T with Viasat and Intelsat providing satellite connectivity. The rollout will start on narrowbody aircraft, with long-haul flights to follow.

Aviation propeller service provider APS has marked the official opening of its Kuala Lumpur facility in Malaysia, with plans for further expansion across the Asia Pacific region. The company is committed to supporting regional customers and reducing turnaround times through its specialized MRO services.

Embraer confirmed that it delivered 78 commercial aircraft in 2025, falling short of its initial target range of 77-85 units. The company's executive aviation sector delivered 155 jets, while defense deliveries included three KC-390 Millennium aircraft and eight A-29 Super Tucanos.

Avelo Airlines has announced plans to scale back its fleet and close several US bases as part of a balance sheet transformation. The airline will remove six Boeing 737-700 aircraft from its fleet and streamline its network around four current bases, including New Haven Tweed, Wilmington New Castle, Concord Regional Airport, and Lakeland Linder.

Hawaiian Airlines has announced a $600 million investment program aimed at transforming its passenger experience over the next five years. The Kahu'ewai Hawai'i Investment Plan will cover most of the airline's customer touchpoints, from aircraft interiors to IT platforms.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is facing significant disruptions due to challenging winter weather, with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines canceling hundreds of flights on January 7, 2025. The airport's de-icing fluid supplies are running low, and airlines continue to struggle with cancellations.

Taiwan's military has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation following the crash of a Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16V Block 20 fighter jet off Hualien County. The pilot, Captain Hsin Po-yi, is still unaccounted for as of the latest official updates.

The US military is quietly reviving airfields first carved out of jungle and coral during World War 2 to counter potential threats from China. The effort, driven by the Agile Combat Employment doctrine, aims to create a network of smaller, far-flung locations where US aircraft can operate from, reducing vulnerability in a war defined by long-range precision weapons.

The Air Force has conducted an experiment where AI tools outperformed human planners in a battle management scenario. The results suggest that AI can generate more effective courses of action in less time than humans, but with caveats.

Rep. Ken Calvert proposes an initiative to maximize American manufacturing capacity in the US, as part of the upcoming fiscal year 2026 Defense Appropriations bill and FY26 National Defense Authorization Act.

Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its 2026 SR Series G7+ lineup, featuring expanded connectivity and design updates across the SR20, SR22, and SR22T. The updated models incorporate Cirrus Global Connect capabilities, refreshed exterior design choices, and new hardware features, including a four-blade Hartzell composite propeller option for the SR22.

The US military successfully conducted a surprise operation in Venezuela, taking down Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his security team. The operation was carried out with 150 aerial assets and employed advanced electronic and kinetic assault capabilities.