Airbus meets 2025 delivery guidance with 793 aircraft handed over to customers By Orient Aviation Daily Digest Airbus has reported 793 commercial aircraft deliveries for calendar 2025, up 3.5% from 766 deliveries in the prior year. The 2026 total was in line with the company’s guidance of 790 deliveries for the full year, noting Airbus in late 2025 lowered its target from...Read More

Aviation Capital Group Places Order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft By Aviation Source News  In a significant boost to Boeing’s commercial aircraft program, Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a leading global aircraft leasing company, has finalized a firm order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Announced on January 13, 2026, the deal includes 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 variants....Read More

Delta Air Lines places landmark order for up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners By MRO Business Today Delta Air Lines has placed its first direct order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, committing to 30 787-10 aircraft with options for up to 30 additional jets as the carrier accelerates its long-haul international growth and widebody fleet renewal. The new aircraft will support Delta’s expansion on...Read More

Lufthansa Group to Equip 850 Aircraft with Starlink Wifi By Mark Caswell The high-speed wifi technology will be gradually rolled out across the group’s fleet from later this year Lufthansa Group has become the latest aviation firm to partner with Space X for the roll out of its high-speed inflight Starlink wifi technology. Around 850 existing and newly delivered aircraft...Read More

AAIB Air Accident Bulletin – January 2026 January Bulletin 1/2026 AAIB Field Investigations A field investigation is an independent investigation in which AAIB investigators collect, record and analyse evidence. The process may include, attending the scene of the accident or serious incident; interviewing witnesses; reviewing documents, procedures and practices; examining aircraft wreckage or components; and analysing recorded data. The investigation, which can take...Read More

HAL Dhruv NG helicopter completes maiden flight By Ricardo Meier DGCA certifies indigenous Shakti engine as HAL advances civil helicopter ambitions Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the inaugural flight of its Dhruv New Generation (NG) helicopter in Bengaluru on December 30. The event was attended by India’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and senior HAL officials. The flight introduces...Read More

It was a difficult year for aviation Air travel in 2025 has been anything but routine, with passengers facing an unprecedented series of crises. From deadly plane crashes to government shutdowns, technical failures, and even a rat infestation, the skies have been fraught with anxiety. As the Department of Transportation (DOT) campaigns for a return to the golden age of flying, travelers...Read More

Ocean Infinity Launches New Search for Lost Flight MH370 Ocean Infinity has launched its search for the lost Flight MH370, the aircraft that  disappeared over the Indian Ocean in 2014. MH370’s fate remains unknown, and the company believes that its advanced search technology could find the wreckage at last and perhaps yield new clues into the aircraft’s loss. AIS tracking...Read More

NTSB Chair News Conference on National Defense Authorization Act and Helicopter Safety National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy held a news conference on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and helicopter safety recommendations. Homendy said the department opposes Section 373 of the NDAA, explaining that the bill would reverse changes implemented by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy following the January...Read More

Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems, begins integration of commercial and aftermarket operations By MRO Business Today Contributor Boeing has finalized its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing the aerospace manufacturer’s Boeing-related commercial operations and significant aftermarket capabilities fully under Boeing’s umbrella. The move marks one of the most consequential steps in Boeing’s recent restructuring efforts. “This is a pivotal moment in Boeing’s...Read More