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By Robert Wall
Germany says it will finance the purchase of RTX Patriot equipment for Ukraine and underwrite delivery of more Diehl Defense ground-launched IRIS-T systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By James Pozzi
Ontic expects to complete the consolidation of its three UK MRO sites into one facility near Tewkesbury in late 2026 or early 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
The Airline Award, which has been reviewed and scored by a panel of editorial judges, focuses on the importance of partnership in achieving successful routes.
Airports & Networks

By Vivienne Machi
BAE Systems is entering the space tug market, debuting a new vehicle it says will be capable of transporting cargo and small satellites to the Moon.
Satellites

By Molly McMillin
Filmmaker Michael Bud isn’t a recreational or professional pilot, but with friends who are both, he’s been involved in those circles for many years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Airports are adjusting to changes in passenger and cargo flows as travel patterns shift across global aviation networks, delegates at Routes Asia 2026 heard.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Spring Airlines is relying on a “four avoids” strategy to remain competitive in China’s crowded and cutthroat aviation market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is seeking to expand its international network, with a focus on Asia and Europe.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are maintaining a cautious stance on potential fuel supply disruptions, according to ACI Asia-Pacific.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam is formulating a relief package for airlines affected by rising operational and fuel costs.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
Expliseat is developing the TiSeat S business-class seat for Embraer and Mitsubishi CRJ regional jets, the Paris-based company announced at AIX.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lee Ann Shay
Coltala Aerospace has hired MRO industry veteran Phil Bathurst as it targets organic growth but also sees opportunities for acquisitions.
Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
The Xi’an air transport sector has announced an investment to develop the Sinotrans Northwest International Air Freight Distribution Center.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Melbourne Airport is setting its sights on expanding into underserved long-haul markets as advances in aircraft technology improve the viability of new routes.
Airports & Networks

By Irene Klotz
A key NASA appropriator intends to lobby fellow legislators to fund NASA at its current level instead of the Trump administration's proposed 24% cut.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

BCA Staff
Aggregated flight hours for the world’s leading business aviation carriers show business operators NetJets and Flexjet experienced a Q1 2026 utilization higher than the first three months of 2025.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Certo Aerospace, the UK startup developing the Capstone rotary-wing UAS, has demonstrated the potential of the system in the anti-submarine warfare role.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Etihad Airways is quintupling its mainland China network.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Trimble
A U.S. Army official said a deployed artillery unit exhausted the full inventory of Lockheed Martin PRSM missiles early in the war against Iran last month.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
A long-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile for the U.S. Army will be recompeted.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Guy Leitch
South African Airways (SAA) is back in crisis after Group CEO John Lamola announced his departure; SAA’s head of HR and three non-exec directors also left.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Asia-Pacific airlines have entered Q2 of 2026 facing a mixed operating environment, with strong passenger demand and capacity growth offset by many factors.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
One year after hosting Routes Asia 2025, Perth Airport is preparing for further growth after a record year, with international demand expected to remain strong.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Routes Asia 2026 Awards celebrate the destinations and airports driving air service growth across the region.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines, Air Canada and EVA Air are all preparing to launch new international routes to and from Asia in the coming weeks.
Airports & Networks