The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to purchase 10 H225M helicopters and replace its Puma fleet. The new aircraft will be used for combat search and rescue operations by the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
Munich Airport CEO Jost Lammers has been appointed as Chair of the Airports Council International (ACI) World Governing Board, replacing Candace McGraw. As of 2026, ACI represents nearly 2,200 airports in 170 countries.
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NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace $93.3 million to deliver a suite of ten NASA-sponsored science and technology demonstration payloads to the Moon's Crisium basin in 2023. The 'Blue Ghost' lunar lander will operate on-board payloads during transit, orbit, and on the lunar surface for a complete lunar day.
NASA has delayed its Artemis II crewed lunar mission due to technical issues encountered during a 'wet dress rehearsal' at Kennedy Space Center. The agency is now targeting early March for the launch, with an additional window on March 11 and further options in April if needed.
NASA has completed the first flight of its Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) scale-model wing on an F-15B research jet at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The test aimed to prove the aircraft could fly safely and predictably with the test article installed.
NASA has acquired two F-15 fighter jets to support its supersonic flight research program. The aircraft were previously retired from service by the US Air Force and are now being transferred to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
NASA has confirmed that SpaceX Crew-11 will return early from the International Space Station due to health concerns. The decision was announced on January 8, 2026, and a news conference involving incoming NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman was held.
NASA has selected Firefly Aerospace as a launch provider for its Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) missions. The fixed-price contract, worth up to $300 million across five years, will utilize Firefly's Alpha rocket for launches in the 500-1000 kg range.
NASA has selected Pilatus' PC-12 for its urban transport systems research program, Breaking Defense reports. The aircraft will undergo modifications to support various research missions, including the testing of a prototype radio system for in-flight information exchange.
NASA has awarded two contracts totaling $1.7 million to study affordable hypersonic flight testing methods. The agency aims to bridge the gap between laboratory testing and full-scale flight programs by adapting commercially developed platforms.
A NASA WB-57 made a gear-up landing at Ellington Field in Houston on January 27, 2026, after experiencing a mechanical issue during landing. According to AeroTime, a NASA spokesperson confirmed that all crew members were safe and a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine what occurred.
A medical concern on the International Space Station has prompted NASA to consider an early return for SpaceX Crew-11. According to AeroTime, a 'medical situation' involving astronaut Kimiya Yui led to the postponement of their planned spacewalk.
NASA has launched its twin ESCAPADE spacecraft on a historic journey to study Mars' space weather. The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket carried the spacecraft into orbit around Earth before launching them towards Mars.
A NASA F-15B testbed jet is conducting high-speed taxi tests with a CATNLF fin, aiming to increase laminar flow and reduce drag. According to AeroTime, this technology could lead to significant fuel savings for Boeing 777 aircraft.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of his immediate family were reported killed in a Cessna Citation II business jet crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on December 18, 2025. According to AeroTime reports, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that six people were on board, including Biffle's wife Cristina and their two children.
Natilus, a US start-up, has partnered with Indian carrier SpiceJet to launch blended-wing aircraft in India. The partnership aims to help Natilus gain certification in India and secure an order of 100 Horizon aircraft.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that National Guard deployments to US cities cost American taxpayers around $496 million in the last six months of 2025. If these deployments continue at end-of-2025 sizes, it would cost approximately $93 million per month.
Breaking Defense reports that NATO allies have rejected US President Donald Trump's proposed peace deal with Russia, citing its favoring of Moscow's interests. Meanwhile, a dispute between French firm Dassault and Airbus over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project has raised concerns about the effectiveness of European defense cooperation.
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has jointly ended the acquisition of six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft with several NATO partner countries due to loss of strategic and financial foundations. The decision comes amid cost and survivability concerns, as well as the US Air Force's withdrawal from the Wedgetail effort.