Aircraft manufacturing updates covering Boeing, Airbus, and aerospace manufacturers. New models, production milestones, and delivery schedules.
India's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died in a Learjet 45 crash near Baramati; the AAIB has recovered the black box to determine the cause.
India's DGCA is investigating the fatal January 28 Learjet 45XR crash near Baramati, which killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others.
Airbus retired the final A300-600ST Beluga Super Transporter on January 29, 2026, fully transitioning to the larger A330-based BelugaXL fleet.
Airbus is preparing to develop the 180-seat A220-500, potentially challenging the A320; Avolon also signals possible A350-2000 and 777-10X launches by 2027.
Philippine Airlines became the tenth A350-1000 operator, deploying the ultra-long-range jet on non-stop Asia-North America routes, strengthening Airbus' market position.
Delta and Alaska Airlines placed massive Boeing 787 and 737 MAX 10 orders, fueling long-haul growth alongside major U.S. airport modernization projects.
Adani Aerospace & Defence and Embraer signed an MoU to assemble commercial aircraft in India, marking a major push for the 'Make in India' initiative.
Adani Group and Brazil's Embraer announced a landmark partnership to develop a regional transport aircraft in India, establishing a new aviation ecosystem.
The Federal Aviation Administration unveiled its largest-ever organizational overhaul, creating a new Aviation Safety Management System office to streamline safety oversight and modernize the air traffic control system.
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an MoU to develop India's regional transport aircraft ecosystem, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated Wings India 2026, focusing on strengthening the country's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem; the event showcased Air India's first line-fit Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner delivery.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, highlighting India's civil aviation manufacturing focus and Air India's first Boeing 787-9 delivery.
The new EU-India trade deal eliminates aircraft tariffs, a potential boon for the pan-European aerospace group Airbus and Indian carriers expanding their fleets.
Airbus CCO Lars Wagner admitted "a lot of issues" are pressuring the production ramp-up, citing engine durability and supply chain strain as key challenges.
Brazil's Embraer and Adani Group signed an MoU to explore manufacturing regional aircraft in India, signaling a major push for Indian aerospace production.
Boeing secured more net orders in 2025, but Airbus maintained its delivery lead for the seventh consecutive year, as both face severe supply chain and production challenges.
Boeing reported 160 commercial deliveries in Q4 2025, its strongest quarter since 2018, driven by increased 737 MAX and 787 production.
Adani Aerospace & Defence and Brazil's Embraer signed an MoU to explore assembling regional commercial aircraft in India, boosting the nation's manufacturing sector.
Adani Group and Embraer signed an MoU to establish a regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India, backed by the Defence Secretary, aiming for a final assembly line to serve the 500+ aircraft market.
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an MoU to establish India's first commercial regional jet Final Assembly Line, boosting the 'Make in India' initiative.
