
LATAM Brazil begins Embraer E195-E2 delivery for 2026 expansion
LATAM Airlines Brazil has started the delivery process for its first Embraer E195-E2, with 12 jets scheduled for 2026 to launch new domestic routes and advance sustainability goals.
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LATAM Airlines Brazil has started the delivery process for its first Embraer E195-E2, with 12 jets scheduled for 2026 to launch new domestic routes and advance sustainability goals.

Southwest Airlines Flight 2821 made an emergency return to Orlando International Airport on September 29 after a bird strike shortly after departure.

Qatar's Lesha Bank is buying a portfolio of 33 commercial aircraft from lessor Avolon, a deal that will expand its managed fleet beyond 75 aircraft.

Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Modern Skies Act proposing $30 billion in funding for aviation infrastructure, supported by Secretary Sean Duffy.

Vertical Aerospace has opened a new 60,000-square-foot assembly center at Cotswold Airport to build preproduction certification Valo eVTOL aircraft.

The UK has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit for offensive and defensive space operations.

The UK's plan for 138 F-35 jets is widely seen as dead, with a revised target of 75 by 2033. High costs and US reliability concerns are driving a Royal Navy pivot towards hybrid air wings using autonomous drones under Project Vanquish.

The 317th Airlift Wing from Texas was the only tactical airlift unit for the massive Valiant Shield 2026 Pacific war game.

Fiji Airways will become the first international carrier to serve Western Sydney International Airport.

QantasLink's first Embraer E190 arrives in Perth, starting F100 fleet replacement.

The Boeing 747-8 features dedicated rest compartments for pilots and cabin crew, with design and comfort compared to the Airbus A380.

AirAsia has launched its first codeshare partnership with Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, connecting their networks via Istanbul.

DHL Global Forwarding will construct a dedicated healthcare logistics facility at Singapore's Changi Airport.

Archer Aviation begins a public demonstration tour of its Midnight eVTOL prototype in Northern California to show the benefits of electric air taxis.

The Commemorative Air Force maintains a fleet of historic military aircraft, including rare bombers like the B-24 and B-17.

GE Aerospace has won a Pentagon contract to build an air-launched hypersonic test vehicle called Derecho, aiming for a first flight in 2028.

Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership with Thai Aviation Industries to provide maintenance and upgrades for Thailand's military aircraft.

Washington Manassas Airport has received FAA Part 139 certification, enabling scheduled commercial passenger service to begin by late 2027.

Apollo Funds has bought a major stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR, valuing the FBO network at almost $10 billion. KKR remains a significant shareholder.

Southwest Ohio's aviation industry, anchored by GE Aerospace, is expanding with new investments from companies like Beehive Industries and Electra.

Otto Aerospace will start building a $1.5 billion manufacturing hub at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2028.

NORAD F-16s intercepted five general aviation aircraft for violating a presidential Temporary Flight Restriction in Houston on Friday.

The Pentagon signed seven-year deals with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to triple PAC-3 MSE and quadruple THAAD interceptor production capacity.

United Airlines has removed all scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Lima, Peru, for the summer of 2027.