Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters have completed their first operational intercontinental ballistic missile convoy security mission, strengthening the modernization of US Air Force nuclear security operations.
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European regulators have started in-flight evaluations of China’s domestically developed COMAC C919 narrowbody jet, marking a critical phase in its long-running certification effort with Europe.
The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) is preparing to retire its final Lockheed Martin F‑16 fighter jets at a formal farewell ceremony scheduled for 18 January at Skrydstrup Air Base (SKS) in southern Denmark.
India is preparing for high‑level discussions this week with France on a proposed $39 billion (3.25 trillion rupee) contract to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets, a move that could become the country’s largest-ever defence procurement if approved.
United Airlines (UA) is placing multiple Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777 aircraft into long-term storage as engine reliability issues and parts shortages disrupt operations.
Indonesia is in preliminary discussions with Pakistan over a potential acquisition of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as Jakarta continues an aggressive and unusually broad effort to modernize its air force.
Boeing has entered the final phase of certification flight testing for its largest narrowbody aircraft, the 737 MAX 10, as of January 9, 2026.
The Department of the Air Force has appointed 5 senior officials as its first Portfolio Acquisition Executives to speed up procurement and improve accountability.
Bangladesh is assessing the JF-17 Thunder to replace ageing fighter aircraft and modernize its air force combat fleet.
U.S. stealth fighters return to Puerto Rico after Operation Absolute Resolve captured Venezuela’s president using massive airpower.