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…
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.…
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…
Singapore Anchors F-35B Stealth Fighters Permanently at Arkansas US Base
Singapore, October 12 – Singapore will permanently station 12 F-35B fighter jets at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, beginning in late 2026. These fifth-generation stealth fighters…
FAA Alerts US Airlines to Safety Risks on Saudi Arabia Flights Amid Military Activity
Washington, DC, October 12 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advised US airlines on Sunday to exercise caution for flights to or over Saudi Arabia, citing safety risks from ongoing…
Congressional Review of Aircraft Losses and Replacement Costs in Operation Epic Fury
Washington, DC, October 6 – The October 5, 2026, Congressional Research Service report on U.S. aircraft combat losses in Operation Epic Fury presents considerations for Congress. On February 28, 2026,…
Boeing 777X Early Builds Face Costly Rework After One Airframe Is Scrapped
Seattle, October 7 – Boeing has produced roughly forty Boeing 777X aircraft, most of them early-build 777-9 passenger jets, while certification of the widebody remains pending. The manufacturer expects the…
Delta A350 Wingtip Strikes Air Canada 777 During Ground Movement at LAX
Los Angeles, October 7 – A Delta Airbus A350 and an Air Canada Boeing 777 struck each other on the ground at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in a wingtip…
Army Halts 400 AH-64E Apache Flights Over Transmission Safety Concerns
Washington, DC, October 6 – The U.S. Army has grounded its fleet of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the second time in three months, imposing an immediate temporary pause on…