TIACA Executive Summit 2026 concludes in Warsaw

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) successfully concluded its Executive Summit 2026, held in Warsaw, Poland from June 1-3, bringing together more than 320 senior executives, thought leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from... Read more »

Passenger numbers on the rise at Frankfurt Airport – Airport World

A total of 5.7 million passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in May, 2.7% more than in the corresponding month a year ago. Operator, Fraport, notes that the rise was helped by the... Read more »

NORAD warns pilots after New York, New Jersey TFRs

Lying in bed early on the first Saturday in June, the sound of songbirds chirping outside my suburban New Jersey home was suddenly interrupted by the roar of a fighter jet in... Read more »

France orders development of ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile from MBDA

France has formally launched the development of the ASN4G, the hypersonic missile that will arm the airborne component of the country’s nuclear deterrent from around 2035. The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA),... Read more »

Qatar 747-8 gets new Air Force One livery

The Boeing 747-8 gifted to the United States by Qatar has emerged from its paint shop wearing President Donald Trump’s preferred red, white, dark blue and gold Air Force One-style livery. Photos... Read more »

Western Sydney Airport set to handle first passengers on October 25 – Airport World

Australia’s new multi-billion dollar gateway, Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), is set to welcome its first commercial passengers on October 25 when a Jetstar A320 flight departs for the Gold Coast. Indeed,... Read more »

FL Technics expands Bangkok office for APAC transitions

Asia-Pacific remains one of the fastest-growing aviation markets, driven by fleet expansion, increasing aircraft leasing activity, and strong passenger demand. The region already accounts for nearly 25% of global international seat capacity,... Read more »

Alta Ares raises €50M for AI-guided drone interceptors

French defense technology startup Alta Ares has raised €50 million to expand production of its AI-guided interceptor drones, as European investors continue to back lower-cost air defense systems shaped by the war... Read more »

Cirrus added to Pentagon list of Chinese military companies

The US Department of Defense has added Cirrus Design Corporation, the Duluth, Minnesota-based aircraft manufacturer that does business as Cirrus Aircraft, to its updated list of “Chinese military companies” operating directly or... Read more »

Top 10 fastest private jets and executive aircraft 2026

When it comes to private jets, the industry feels the need for speed. Flying executives faster between cities can make or break a sale, and manufacturers are always working to get more... Read more »