DEFENSE | Historic F-35C Deck Landing Marks Major Naval Milestone
October 15 – A Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II stealth aircraft completed an arrested landing on the future USS John F. Kennedy on October 13. This marks the initial instance…
Japan Airlines Advances Regional Fleet Renewal with Embraer E190-E2 Order for J-Air
Sao Paulo, October 15 – Japan Airlines ordered up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 jets for its regional arm J-Air, including 16 firm orders and 10 options to replace first-generation E170…
Airbus Advances Near-Term Plans for Expanded A350 Production Capacity
Toulouse, October 15 – Airbus commercial aircraft CEO Lars Wagner stated that a decision on higher A350 output will come sooner rather than later amid strong demand for the popular…
US Restricts F-35 Access for Indian Officials During Tarang Shakti 2026
New Delhi, October 14 – The United States refused Indian officials access to F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters during Tarang Shakti 2026 joint exercises at Jodhpur Air Base. Six US…
Boeing Reaches Annual Delivery Peak with 57 Jets in September
Seattle, October 14 – Boeing reported its highest monthly jet deliveries of 2026 in September, with 57 aircraft handed over, rising from 51 in August and 55 a year earlier.…
Wizz Air Targets Airport Slots as Rivals Face Bankruptcy Pressure
Lisbon, October 14 – Wizz Air is in talks with airports across Europe to take over slots from carriers at risk of bankruptcy, Chief Corporate Officer Owain Jones confirmed during…
American Airlines Boeing 737 Returns to Charlotte After Engine Power Loss on Flight to New York
Charlotte, N.C., October 13 – An American Airlines flight returned to Charlotte Douglas International Airport after one engine failed to produce sufficient power on October 9, 2026. Flight AA1060, a…
European Defense Modernization Advances With Valkyrie Drone Testing
Paris, October 13 – Airbus has successfully completed the inaugural European test flight of the Valkyrie combat drone over northern airspace, marking a pivotal step toward European defense modernization. Developed…
Last Week’s Most Read and Featured Articles: 5 Oct. – 10 Oct.
Last Week’s Most Read and Featured Articles: 5 Oct. – Oct. 10 by Aero-News Journal Welcome to this week’s edition of the Aero-News Journal roundup. Read on Substack
FINANCE | AirAsia Negotiates Malaysian Government Role in Billion-Dollar Fundraising Plans
Kuala Lumpur, October 13 – AirAsia, Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, is in talks with the Malaysian government over potential funding support amid financial pressures. Co-founder Tony Fernandes met finance…