Germany's fast-track strike drone hunt has slowed as the Luftwaffe shortlist takes shape. The procurement effort has gained an extra review round involving three candidates for further evaluation.
Airbus Defence and Space's works council in Germany has renewed its call to end the partnership with Dassault on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), citing ongoing disagreements over workshare and responsibilities. The union is seeking clear-cut arrangements, while German officials have indicated that a choice must be made on whether and how the program proceeds.
Germany's Helsing and HENSOLDT are collaborating on an autonomous systems project for Euro CCA, with a focus on AI-enabled combat air systems. The CA-1 aircraft will be upgraded with the AI agent Centaur, while HENSOLDT will provide sensor technologies.
Get1Jet, a French startup based in the south of France, has been operating its new PC-12 NG since November 2017. The company recognizes the potential for charter flights and offers connections from larger airports to destinations with shorter runways.
Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defense of Ghana for four helicopters, including two H175M multi-mission platforms and two corporate models. The H175Ms will be employed across transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and disaster relief tasks.
Gogo has completed flight testing and validation of its next-generation air-to-ground (ATG) 5G connectivity network, clearing the way for commercial service across the contiguous US and parts of southern Canada beginning in January 2026. The company said the test campaign included over 30 flight hours across 20 routes to verify network performance and coverage under normal operating conditions.
Gol Linhas Aéreas has appointed Antonio Kandir as interim chairman following the death of founder Constantino de Oliveira Junior, who passed away on January 24, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Breaking Defense reports that Kandir, previously vice chairman of Gol's board, will lead the board's work while the company evaluates longer-term governance arrangements.
The Pentagon's Golden Dome implementation plan is nearing final approval, with a potential briefing to members of Congress this week. The program aims to protect America's strategic advantages, but its secrecy has raised concerns among experts.
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 Pentagon is accelerating work on the Golden Dome nationwide missile-defense architecture, with industry bracing for an initiative reminiscent of the Manhattan Project. Honeywell Aerospace has positioned itself as a strategic supplier across all four tiers of the emerging architecture, bringing decades of experience in guidance, navigation, and space-flight controls to support the primes now shaping the program.
Defense tech firm Govini has removed founder Eric Gillespie from its board of directors following his arrest for allegedly soliciting sexual contact with a minor. Breaking Defense reports that Gillespie faces four felony counts in Pennsylvania and had no access to classified information as part of his role.
The Global Positioning System has been the backbone of the modern world for decades, powering everything from stock trades to power grids. The U.
Paris's Grand Palais, nearly demolished in the early 1900s, became the birthplace of global aviation exhibitions and modern airshows. Hosting the first aeronautical exhibition in December 1908, the iconic building showcased pioneering aircraft from Blériot, Santos-Dumont, and the Wright brothers alongside revolutionary engines.
The head of Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has submitted his resignation following an investigation into a January air traffic radio blackout. The investigation found that a 'digital noise' caused the outage, which affected almost all frequencies of the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).
An investigation has been launched after flights in Greece were grounded due to a national air traffic communications blackout on January 5, 2025. According to eKathimerini, the probe will be led by the police's electronic crime team which will look at whether the offence of dangerous interference with aircraft transportation has been committed.
Saab and Embraer, in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refueling between the F-39 Gripen E and the KC-390 Millennium. The campaign was carried out at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility, home to the Gripen Flight Test Centre.
The Pentagon announced it was adding Xai's Grok to GenAI.mil, a secure version of popular AI tools, amid concerns about defense spending. Meanwhile, North Korea unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, while China conducted a large-scale exercise in Taiwan's airspace.
AeroTime columnist Ann Cederhall argues that group bookings are a ripe area for improvement in the travel industry. She suggests that airlines can modernize their processes to automate quoting, inventory management, and digital contract management.
Gulf Air has finalized its order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for three more, following negotiations undertaken earlier this year. The deal was signed on November 18, 2025, at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Gulf Air has chosen SpaceX's Starlink for its inflight Wi-Fi connectivity, with installation set to begin mid-2026. The airline aims to provide complimentary Wi-Fi on all aircraft, from boarding through arrival.