A Cessna 650 Citation II crashed into a warehouse in central Mexico while attempting an emergency landing, killing all 10 people on board. The aircraft took off from Acapulco International Airport and was headed for Toluca's Lic.
A federal jury has ordered Gogo Business Aviation to pay $22.7 million to SmartSky Networks for infringing patents related to air-to-ground connectivity and 5G in-flight Wi-Fi technology. The Delaware court verdict marks a significant milestone in the long-running dispute between the two business aviation connectivity rivals.
CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Smiths Detection for $2.2 billion, marking a major portfolio restructuring for UK-based Smiths Group. The deal positions Smiths Detection—a global leader in airport security screening technology serving 47 of the world's 50 busiest airports—under private equity ownership while enabling Smiths Group to refocus on industrial engineering.
Defense contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation and autonomy software firm Applied Intuition have announced a strategic partnership to develop autonomous weapon systems with an initial focus on air defense capabilities. The collaboration aims to integrate SNC's Expeditionary Air Defense Systems with Applied's autonomous vehicle software, enabling unmanned deployment and operation of air defense platforms.
The Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has purchased another Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft intended for transformation into a non-prototype aircraft for the Army's High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program of record. According to Breaking Defense, this purchase signals SNC is ahead of schedule in its delivery of HADES aircraft, per a company release.
A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 overran the runway at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, coming to rest on a beach adjacent to the airfield. According to Somali aviation authorities, all occupants survived the incident.
The Somme-Hauts-de-France International Air Show is set for August 24, 2025, at Henry Potez Airport in Amiens, France. According to Dassault Aviation, the event promises an exciting lineup of flight demonstrations, static exhibitions, and family-friendly activities.
South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has acknowledged that a concrete structure at Muan International Airport failed to meet safety standards, contributing to the high death toll in the Jeju Air crash. A government-commissioned simulation report concluded that the aircraft would have survived if the barrier had been designed to break upon impact.
South Korea has completed the KF-21 flight test program, marking a key milestone in the development of its indigenous fighter jet. The program successfully completed approximately 1,600 flight tests over a 42-month period without accident, verifying the aircraft's flight stability and performance.
South Korea has marked the one-year anniversary of the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people on December 29, 2024. The ceremony featured a memorial service at Muan International Airport, where President Lee Jae Myung offered his deepest apology and pledged a credible probe into the cause of the crash.
South Korea's Air Force scrambled fighter jets after nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on December 9, 2025. According to Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the planes were detected and identified before entering the ADIZ and withdrew without incident.
South Korea is preparing to deliver the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) in 2026. The deliveries mark the transition of the country's flagship combat aircraft program from development to operational service.
A South Korean Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed during nighttime training on February 25, 2026, with the pilot ejecting safely and being rescued. According to Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) statements, the aircraft went down at around 19:31 local time near Yongsan-ri in Anjeong-myeon, Yeongju.
Southwest Airlines has reported improved operational performance during the Full Year and Q4 2025 earnings call, with operating income rising by 33.3% to $428 million. The carrier has increased its 2026 earnings guidance to more than four times its 2025 figures, driven by an aggressive share buyback program and business transformation efforts.
The US Department of Transportation has waived the last installment of a fine imposed on Southwest Airlines following the serious operational disruption during the 2022 Christmas Holiday period. The DoT cited significant improvements in Southwest's on-time performance and Network Operations Control systems as justification for the waiver, Breaking Defense reports.
Southwest Airlines has officially ended its open seating policy after 55 years, replacing it with assigned seating starting January 27, 2026. This change comes as the carrier seeks to modernize its product and increase revenue through premium seating options.
Southwest Airlines will partner with Turkish Airlines beginning in early 2026 to offer one-ticket transatlantic journeys between the US and Istanbul. The partnership allows travelers to book single itineraries connecting Southwest's US domestic network with Turkish Airlines' global route system via shared gateway airports.
Southwest Airlines plans to add SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service across its fleet starting in summer 2026. The airline aims to provide seamless connectivity for customers, similar to an at-home experience.
According to Breaking Defense, Maj. Gen.
The Space Force has awarded its first prototype contracts for space-based interceptors (SBIs) under the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, but contractor identities remain classified. Multiple performers received competitive awards through Other Transaction Agreements, with initial prize funds of $120,000 each and three one-year options for ground demonstrations.