Korean Air unveiled its newly renovated Prestige East (Left) Lounge at Incheon International Airport, featuring a Ramyeon library and gaming arcades. The facility offers luxury hotel-inspired design, buffet, live cooking stations, shower facilities, and dedicated work areas for business travelers.
The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) has ordered a single Airbus H225 multirole helicopter to bolster its security and emergency response capabilities. Announced on November 24, 2025, the aircraft will primarily serve law enforcement and counter-terrorism operations while also supporting search and rescue, humanitarian relief, and disaster response missions.
L3Harris Technologies has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Propulsion and Power Systems division to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. The deal ensures the company's portfolio aligns with US mission priorities, according to L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik.
L3Harris has begun converting two Bombardier business jets into Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft for South Korea. The work is part of a $1 billion contract awarded to the US firm in September 2025, with four Global Express 6500 jets to be converted in total.
L3Harris has announced that its F-16 electronic warfare system, Viper Shield, has been cleared for low-rate production by the US Air Force. The company plans to deliver the first batch of systems in December 2026, with a total of 219 systems on order.
L3Harris Technologies has sold a majority stake in its civilian space propulsion unit to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. The deal represents L3Harris' continued pivot towards the military space market, with Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik emphasizing alignment with DoD vision for a faster, more agile defense industrial base.
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by Korean aerospace manufacturer to provide primary imagery for the country's next-generation geostationary weather satellite. The agreement was announced in California, and L3Harris will deliver the imaging services as part of the project.
The Lacanau Plage Airshow will take place on September 13, 2025, attracting several thousand spectators every year. Organized as part of the annual event, it will feature aviation-themed activities, flight simulators, and autograph signings by Alpha jet pilots.
LATAM Airlines Chile pilots will go on strike starting November 12, 2025, after rejecting the airline's latest pay proposal. The Latam Pilots Union announced a 97% vote in favor of the strike due to the company's refusal to restore pre-pandemic salaries.
Business aviation in Latin America is gaining momentum, with Mexico and Brazil emerging as top markets. The region's growing demand for private jets is driven by the need for faster travel times and increased connectivity.
Europe is poised to launch its first satellite from the mainland, thanks to the efforts of launch operators who are crucial to the success of spaceports like SaxaVord and Andøya. According to SpaceNews, these operators will play a key role in galvanizing the European space industry, which has long relied on the Guiana Space Centre in South America for its launch needs.
Leonardo has successfully completed the first flight of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor - Technology Demonstrator (NGCTR-TD), a project conducted in collaboration with the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking program of the European Union. The technology demonstrator took place on December 19, 2025, at Leonardo's facility near Milan Malpensa International Airport.
Outgoing Leonardo DRS CEO Bill Lynn reflects on 14 years of transformation, from an Army-heavy contractor dependent on Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts to a diversified, publicly-traded defense technology company. Lynn discusses the strategic shift toward platform-agnostic core competencies, the critical role of mid-tier defense firms in maintaining competition, and his perspective on acquisition reform challenges.
Italian aerospace firm Leonardo will supply Saudi Arabia with four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) starting in 2029. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on February 16, 2026.
Leonardo, Italy's state-controlled aerospace and defense group, has been awarded a contract to develop and deliver the first four next-generation radars for Italy's long-range ballistic missile defense. The contract was announced on December 18, 2025, by TELEDIFE, the Directorate of Telecommunications, IT and Advanced Technologies of the Italian Ministry of Defence.
LEVEL Air Lines has announced the launch of a new nonstop route between Barcelona (BCN) and Lima (LIM), Peru, starting June 3, 2026. Peruvian Minister Aldo Prieto revealed plans for the service earlier in December 2025.
Libya's army chief of staff, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has been confirmed killed after the Dassault Falcon 50 business jet carrying him crashed near Ankara, Turkey, on December 23, 2025.
Libyan United Airlines is set to launch in Q1 2026 with a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, focusing on regional routes linking Libya with North Africa and the Middle East. The airline aims to establish itself as a modern, passenger-focused operator based in Tripoli.
Lithuania has postponed its planned purchase of new Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft and will instead modernize its existing C-27J Spartan fleet to keep it in service until 2036. The decision comes after concerns over cost, process, and strategic logic surrounding the original plan.
Lockheed Martin is partnering with ERAF to explore the development of a combat vehicle-mounted unmanned turret that can be produced in Saudi Arabia. The turret has counter-UAS and self-protection capabilities and features a modular design for mounting on different platforms.