The U.S. Navy’s F-35C Lightning II completed its first arrested landing aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) on October 13, 2026, marking a major milestone in integrating the fifth-generation stealth fighter with the Ford-class aircraft carrier ahead of its planned delivery in spring 2027.
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The first F-16 Block 72 fighter built for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has completed its maiden flight, opening the next stage of a major program to modernize Morocco’s combat aircraft fleet and strengthen its future airpower capabilities.
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract for 22 additional F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, expanding the aircraft program to 120 fighters under contract across seven production lots.
An IndiGo (6E) flight from Guwahati (GAU) to Bengaluru (BLR) suffered a tail strike during its second landing attempt at Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday, September 27.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is facing a four-year delay to its long-awaited third runway, with the £49 billion expansion now expected to become operational by 2039 instead of the previously targeted 2035.
China has publicly shown its Xi’an H-6N strategic bomber carrying what analysts assess to be the nuclear-capable JL-1 air-launched ballistic missile, offering a rare look at the aircraft intended to provide the airborne element of Beijing’s nuclear deterrent.
St. Louis will gain more nonstop access to London next summer as British Airways (BA) expands its seasonal service from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two sovereign artificial intelligence algorithms aboard its Rafale fighter jet as France advances work on AI-supported combat aircraft capabilities.
Honeywell Aerospace has introduced a new P40 upgrade for the F-35 Lightning II’s Power and Thermal Management System (PTMS), increasing cooling capacity from about 32 kilowatts to 40 kilowatts.
Pilots also have rules governing the use of personal electronic devices during flight, even though passengers may sometimes see tablets being used in the cockpit.