Italy has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T New Generation (NG) and GRIFO surface-to-air missile systems, marking an important step in the country's air defense modernization. The handover took place on January 22, 2026, at the Santa Barbara barracks in Sabaudia, home to the Army Air Defence Artillery Command (COMACA).
Italian prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of nearly €17 million worth of aircraft parts for Tornado and AMX fighter-bombers, as well as C-130 tactical transport aircraft, according to La Repubblica reports. The Italian Air Force has provided full cooperation with civil and military judicial authorities.
ITP Aero has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aero Norway, a Norway-based engine maintenance provider specializing in CFM56 engines. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Japan Airlines and lunar exploration company ispace have formalized a partnership to develop transportation systems and infrastructure supporting long-term Moon operations. The agreement, signed November 28, 2025, builds on over a decade of collaboration and aims to establish a "cislunar economy"—a connected Earth-Moon network of services and technology.
JALCARGO and the JR East Group have announced a new transportation service that combines Japan's Shinkansen high-speed rail network with Japan Airline's global air cargo operations. The 'JAL de Hako-byun' service, set to launch on January 13, 2026, aims to connect local Japanese producers with international markets through a streamlined one-stop logistics solution.
Major Japanese maritime stakeholders have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a standardized design framework for liquefied CO₂ carriers and alternative fuel vessels. The initiative, leveraging MILES as a coordinating platform, aims to accelerate decarbonization in shipping by enabling multiple Japanese shipyards to efficiently manufacture next-generation vessels using common design specifications.
Japan's Ministry of Defense protested a dangerous encounter on December 6, 2025, when Chinese Navy J-15 fighters from the carrier Liaoning illuminated Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15s with fire-control radar near Okinawa. The two incidents, occurring over international waters southeast of the island, represent an escalation in regional tensions.
Japan's Self-Defense Forces carried out joint military drills with the US over the Sea of Japan, deploying US B-52 strategic bombers alongside Japanese fighter aircraft. The exercise took place in response to deteriorating security environment and was conducted as a demonstration of the two allies' determination not to allow unilateral changes to the status quo by force.
The Korean National Assembly has approved an independent investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The probe will be led by a cross-party committee and will examine the cause of the crash, potential design flaws in Muan Airport's localizer structure, and government agency responses to the incident.
Switzerland-based Jekta has unveiled a 1:9 scale model of its PHA-ZE 100 fully electric amphibious aircraft, currently undergoing flight tests in Italy. The subscale model will generate crucial aerodynamic and performance data to inform the development of the full-scale prototype, targeted for first flight by late 2027 and service entry in 2030-31.
Jet2 has announced plans to launch a flight program and associated holidays from London Gatwick Airport for the first time in 2026. With six aircraft based at LGW, Jet2 becomes the largest new-based airline at the facility since 2000.
A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force tanker shortly after takeoff, according to Flightradar24. The incident took place on December 12, 2025, when the aircraft was climbing to 34,000 feet.
JetBlue Flight 543 made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) after experiencing engine failure shortly after takeoff. According to AeroTime, the Airbus A320 turned back and landed safely at EWR, with no injuries reported.
JetBlue Airways reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $177 million, widening from a $44 million loss last year. The airline cited macroeconomic uncertainty and uneven demand as factors that delayed a return to profitability.
Jetcraft has announced the launch of its 'Special Missions' division, aiming to source and prepare pre-owned aircraft for defense and governmental operators. The company's CEO Stéphane Leroy stated that Jetcraft is well-positioned to address the growing demand for Special Missions Aircraft.
Jetstar will launch direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Bali's Denpasar Airport (DPS) with connections via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The airline will operate three weekly flights using its Airbus A321LR fleet, providing approximately 70,000 seats annually.
Jetstar is launching its first international service from Melbourne Avalon Airport, with five weekly round-trip flights between Melbourne Avalon and Bali Denpasar Airport starting March 23, 2026. The airline will also resume service to Adelaide and increase frequencies to Brisbane.
JetZero has secured $175 million in Series B funding, led by B Capital, with participation from major industry players including United Airlines Ventures, Northrop Grumman and RTX Ventures. The Californian aerospace startup aims to continue developing its blended-wing body technology, with a target maiden flight set for 2027.
Joby Aviation has acquired a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, marking another step in its plan to increase aircraft output. The newly acquired site will support Joby's near-term goal of doubling production to four aircraft per month by 2027.
Joby Aviation has acquired a second manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, expanding its production capacity and supporting near-term growth plans. According to AeroTime, CEO JoeBen Bevirt emphasized the site's potential for sustained growth, citing the Trump administration's recent approval of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) as a positive development for the industry.