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.
American Airlines formally marked 100 years of flight with a series of customer-facing updates, including aircraft liveries, onboard products, digital platforms, and historical storytelling. As part of AeroTime, CEO Robert Isom emphasized the airline's history of adaptation and innovation, highlighting its staying power through various challenges.
Breaking Defense reports that four top Pentagon acquisition officials have emphasized the importance of accountability over punishment in defense acquisition. The new system aims to empower program managers with decision-making authority, aligning responsibility with genuine authority.
Cessna Citation Ascend enters service with its first delivery on December 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the aircraft. With its new cockpit, improved performance, and luxurious flat floor cabin, the Ascend is poised to redefine the midsize business jet market.
The US Air Force has awarded SNC the SAOC recapitalization contract, marking a significant departure from traditional practices. SNC's focus on open architectures and government-owned technical data has enabled it to deliver the program ahead of schedule.
The International Space Station is set to retire in 2030, with government agencies, private companies, universities, and research institutes transitioning to Starlab. Voyager Technologies will continue to deliver mission management expertise, having been the largest commercial user of the ISS for 36 countries and 1,400 payloads and satellites.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a new competition, Lift, aimed at revolutionizing small drone operations. The contest seeks to design unmanned systems that can carry heavy payloads, with a goal of achieving a four-to-one payload-to-weight ratio.