The US Air Force has begun repainting its Air Force Two aircraft in a new dark navy, red and gold paint scheme favored by President Donald Trump. The fleet makeover marks the first visible sign that the executive airlift's long-anticipated redesign is underway.

The Air Force is poised to finalize a major reorganization of its weapons procurement structure by year's end, consolidating Program Executive Offices under new Program Executive Offices for Acquisition (PEAs) to centralize decision-making authority. Air Force Lifecycle Management Center Executive Director Dennis D'Angelo revealed at the Alamo ACE conference that the restructuring aims to accelerate resource allocation and strategic responsiveness.

Air France is expanding its ultra-luxury La Première first-class service to four additional cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Tel Aviv, with operations beginning in December 2025 and continuing through July 2026. The announcement coincides with significant fleet modernization milestones: the airline received its 50th Airbus A220 and 40th Airbus A350.

Air France has received its final Airbus A220-300 from ABL Aviation as part of a sale-and-leaseback agreement signed in 2022. The aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, has been operating across Europe since 2019.

Air France will suspend direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) from May 4 to Oct 12, 2026. The airline recently resumed the route in 2024 after a two-decade absence.

Air India and airBaltic have announced a new codeshare partnership, expanding customers' access to the Baltic region. The agreement enables travelers to fly to Tallinn in Estonia and Vilnius in Lithuania via select Air India gateways in Europe.

Air India and Lufthansa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a future Joint Business Agreement, capitalizing on the recently announced free trade agreement between India and the European Union. The framework establishes the basis for expanded flight offerings, marketing, and frequent flyer programs.

Air India recently discovered a Boeing 737-200 that had been sitting forgotten at Kolkata Airport for over 13 years, resulting in a surprise parking bill exceeding $120,000. The aircraft, registered VT-EHH, disappeared from the airline's records due to administrative lapses following corporate mergers and staff turnover.

Air India has announced plans to deploy new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) and London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), as part of its 'Northern Summer Schedule 2026'. The airline expects deliveries of three new, line-fit 787-9s and two A350-1000 aircraft in 2026.

Air India Express will launch operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport on Christmas Day 2025, offering daily flights to Bengaluru and Delhi. The low-cost carrier joins other major Indian airlines in inaugurating services from India's newest mega-airport, which was formally opened by Prime Minister Modi in October.

Air India is facing a record $1.6 billion annual loss after a fatal Boeing 787-8 crash in June 2025, according to Bloomberg. The carrier had hoped to break even by March 31, 2026, but was forced to cut services and inspect its entire Dreamliner fleet following the tragedy.

Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch on a London-bound flight. The aircraft was operating as Air India Flight AI132 from London Heathrow to Bengaluru when the issue was observed, Breaking Defense reports.

Air India has opened its first flagship lounge, 'The Maharaja', at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the lounge features updated interiors and curated artwork reflecting Indian cultural themes.

Air India kicked off Wings India 2026 with orders from Boeing and Airbus. The carrier signed for 30 additional Boeing 737 MAXs, comprising 20 737 MAX 8s and 10 737 MAX 10 jets.

Air India has warned of possible disruptions to its Airbus A350 routes after one of the aircraft suffered engine damage following a landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The incident occurred on January 15, 2026, when the aircraft encountered a foreign object while taxiing in dense fog.

Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement that sets the stage for deeper partnership between the two Star Alliance carriers. Following Pakistan's airspace ban in April 2025, Air India is exploring alternative routings through Singapore to preserve connectivity.

The seventh edition of the Air Legend Airshow will take place on September 6 and 7, 2025, at the Melun-Villaroche Airfield in France. According to Dassault Aviation, this year's event promises to be rich in events and aerial displays.

Air Methods, an American company, has partnered with Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd to deploy its fleet of 22 PC-12s for aeromedical transportation and critical care logistics. Located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Air Methods operates a total fleet of 450 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, serving 48 states across the US.

Air New Zealand has canceled 46 long-haul flights due to an international cabin crew strike over stalled contract negotiations. The two-day walkout began on February 12, 2026, and affects approximately 9,500 passengers.

Air New Zealand faces potential travel disruption as approximately 1,250 cabin crew members plan to strike on December 8, 2025, after negotiations with unions E tū and FAANZ failed to reach agreement on pay and working conditions. The industrial action, scheduled across regional, domestic, and international fleets throughout the day, highlights growing concerns over crew fatigue, workload pressures, and compensation that workers say fails to reflect their safety responsibilities.