Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Eutelsat to produce an additional 340 OneWeb satellites, bringing the total ordered from December 2024 onward to 440. The new batch will be built at Airbus' Toulouse facility on a newly established production line.
Oman is taking a significant leap forward in its space ambitions with the signing of a landmark agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to develop OMANSAT-1, the country's first high-capacity communications satellite. The satellite will provide comprehensive communications coverage across Oman, including its territorial waters, while extending services to the broader Middle East, East Africa, and Asia regions.
Airbus is preparing to assess the market potential for a new stretched version of the A220, with lessors and airlines being consulted. According to Reuters, an announcement on the launch of the Airbus A220-500 could be made this year, with an expected announcement at Farnborough International Airshow in July.
Airbus has completed a new phase of trials for its fello'fly project, which uses migrating geese as a source of inspiration for flight innovation. The trial involved eight flights over the North Atlantic Ocean and aimed to show that wake energy retrieval is a feasible and safe method to guide two aircraft to meet at a precise time and place.
Airbus has issued a precautionary alert to A320 Family operators worldwide after investigation revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt critical flight-control data in rare circumstances. The manufacturer, working with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), is implementing immediate software and hardware protections across a significant portion of the global fleet.
Buraq Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for 10 jets at the Dubai Airshow, marking a significant step forward for the Libyan carrier. Fouzi Almiqalh, General Assembly President of Buraq Air, said the A320neo's efficiency and flexibility will strengthen its core network and enhance passenger offering across both carriers.
Airbus and Singapore have completed the certification of the Automatic Air to Air Refueling (A3R) capability of the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The system was evaluated under day and night conditions and marks a world-first in aviation.
Airline pilot hiring shows signs of renewed momentum heading into 2026, according to data from ATP and Aero Crew Solutions. Major airlines such as American Airlines and United Airlines ramped hiring to maximum capacity late in 2025, with plans to continue into 2026.
Airlines in the US are bracing for major disruptions over the coming days due to warnings about a massive winter storm set to hit parts of the South, Midwest, and Northeast. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines began warning customers of potential problems with their flights on January 21, 2026, and offered alternative travel arrangements.
Airlines have cancelled flights in and out of Taiwan due to tropical storm Fung-wong's approach. Multiple carriers, including Eva Air, China Airlines, Thai Airways, and UNI Air, have grounded operations at Kaohsiung International Airport.
Six major international airlines have suspended flights to Venezuela following a US Federal Aviation Administration warning about heightened security risks in the country's airspace. Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas, and Caribbean Airlines halted operations on November 22, 2025, citing increased military activity that poses potential hazards to commercial aviation at all flight stages.
Airlines in Spain have scrambled to adapt their capacity in response to several accidents and a general operational reliability crisis affecting the Spanish high-speed rail network. Flag carrier Iberia has increased its seats on southern Spain routes, while Air Europa has added more seats on the Madrid-Malaga route.
AirSmart, based in Las Vegas, operates a fleet of Pilatus aircraft and offers private charter flights, fractional ownership programme, and management services. The company has grown to employ a 20-person workforce and continues to expand.
Tokyo-based vertical air mobility company AirX has placed a firm order for two eVTOLs from Eve Air Mobility, with options for up to 48 additional aircraft. The agreement marks a significant step toward advancing sustainable urban air mobility solutions in Japan.
Turkish Airlines' subsidiary AJet has signed a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking a significant expansion of the carrier's fleet. The aircraft will be delivered between 2026 and 2027, supporting AJet's ambitious growth strategy.
Alaska Airlines is further expanding its network with seven new nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland, starting in mid-June 2026. The airline will offer long-haul flights to Boston and Spokane, as well as boost capacity on existing routes.
Alaska Airlines has placed a record order with Boeing for 105 additional 737 MAX 10 aircraft, bringing its total order book for this model to 174 units. The airline also ordered five B787 widebody airliners for an undisclosed amount.
Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) of Brisbane, Australia, and India's Apogee Aerospace have announced a deal for 15 'Albatross 2.0' amphibious aircraft worth about $420 million. The modernized version of the Grumman HU-16 will operate in various roles, including maritime patrol, paramilitary, search-and-rescue, and commercial transport.
AirJet Angola Embraer ERJ-145 charter flight carrying a delegation from the DRC Ministry of Mines made an emergency landing at Kolwezi Airport on November 17, 2025. The aircraft was destroyed by fire after leaving the runway during landing roll.
Allegiant Air has announced the acquisition of Sun Country Airlines for $1.5 billion in cash and stock, with the deal expected to be completed by the end of 2026 if approved by competition authorities. The combined entity will operate under the Allegiant brand and carry around 22 million passengers per year.