Airbus

By Antoine Fafard
In January 2026, Airbus secured orders for 49 aircraft, while Boeing recorded a total of 107 new orders.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Robert Wall
Airbus is using the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this week to relaunch its A400M tactical airlifter sales campaign in the country.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Air Canada has confirmed an order for eight Airbus A350-1000s, widebody additions that will support the flag carrier’s growth and ongoing fleet modernization.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
A total of nine widebody aircraft were delivered in January, eight from Boeing and one from Airbus.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Adrian Schofield
Major airframers are betting on Asian demand to outpace other global regions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
Leonardo has provided additional granularity regarding its future low-Earth-orbit-based satellite constellation.
Satellites

By Christine Boynton
Frontier Airlines is embarking on 2026 with a “clear strategic path” back to sustained profitability, including through a rightsizing of its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Hexcel, which supplies advanced composites to more than 100 military aircraft, sees growing demand for its products globally as countries hike defense spending.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Airbus says it will augment its space-based SAR imagery provision through a teaming agreement with Japan’s Synspective to boost resolution and revisit rates.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
As India reopens key military helicopter contests, European rotorcraft-makers are betting on local assembly to gain an edge.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly does not see a market for a stretch version of the Airbus A220, dubbed the A220-500.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
Airbus continues to stand by its case to keep the UH-72A Lakota as the U.S. Army’s primary helicopter trainer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Sean Broderick
Airbus started off 2026 with 19 January deliveries—a lower than expected number that may have been affected by a supplier quality problem unveiled in late 2025.
AWIN Knowledge Center

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about U.S.-China space cooperation, space shuttle Discovery, quality journalism and the A320. Plus: Behind the Scenes at the Singapore Airshow.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau
The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Boosting widebody production is a key strategic priority for Airbus, which might offer a larger A350 that could enter service in the early 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
At Airbus' exhibit of the biggest new commercial freighter, expected to make its first flight later this year, senior editor Guy Norris previews the A350F. It will boast the largest cargo door on the market and will be the first freighter capable of meeting the latest ICAO requirements, Airbus claims.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Pratt & Whitney says it is close to an agreement with Airbus over firming up PW1100G GTF deliveries to match the OEM's increasing A320neo production rate.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
France’s navy has ordered more uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) from Airbus Helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System program is starting to focus on what elements can be preserved even if the partners go their separate ways.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Speaking at the Singapore Airshow, Airbus head of marketing, commercial aircraft Joost van der Heijden sees potential in both domestic and international routes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Airbus is convinced it will be able to sell a lot more A220s in the Asia-Pacific region as airlines enter their next phase of route development.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
CesiumAstro, a startup that produces sat payloads and terminals for advanced and secure comms systems, has closed a $470 million Series C funding round.
Satellites

By Guy Norris
Engine-makers are fighting to match production rates to those of Airbus and Boeing. But as single-aisle delivery rates continue to increase, can they keep up?
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus and CFM have signed an MOU with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore that will make Singapore the world’s first airport testbed for RISE.
Safety, Ops & Regulation