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 »

Work begins on transformation of Frankfurt’s Terminal 2 – Airport World

As planned following the opening of its new Terminal 3, Frankfurt Airport today suspended operations in Terminal 2 to allow it to be upgraded. Operator, Fraport, notes that the building and its... Read more »

Electra unveils NASA turbo-electric airliner concept

Electra has unveiled a turbo-electric airliner concept developed under NASA’s Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 program, showing a future 100-plus-seat aircraft that uses a double-bubble fuselage and electrically driven... Read more »

Philippine Airlines To Join Oneworld Alliance As 16th Member

**MANILA, Philippines** – Philippine Airlines (PAL) has officially received an invitation to join the prestigious oneworld Alliance, a significant move that will see the flag carrier become the 16th member airline of... Read more »