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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

September 21st 2026
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Aerial view of the research centre in Niskayuna, New York

GE Aerospace to invest US$225m in Niskayuna research centre

GE Aerospace will invest US$225 million to modernise its research centre in Niskayuna, New York, as the aerospace company expands its research capabilities in areas including artificial intelligence, autonomy, robotics and advanced propulsion. The state of New York has committed US$8.4 million in tax credits through Empire State Development, while the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority will provide additional local …
The first F-35 for Germany © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin presents first German F-35

Lockheed Martin has presented Germany's first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to the German government at a ceremony at the company's F-35 production facility, marking a milestone in Germany's acquisition of the aircraft and its integration into NATO operations. Senior German and U.S. government and military officials attended the ceremony alongside Lockheed Martin employees and industry partners. Germany has ordered …
David Curran, Head of ReGEN

ReGEN opens components hub in Singapore

ReGEN, a provider of commercial aircraft airframe and engine components and part of Genesis Group, has opened a new components hub at Singapore's Changi Airfreight Centre. The facility will stock serviceable airframe and selected engine components for Airbus A320 and A330 families, as well as Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft, allowing airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers in …
Rolls-Royce to elevate EU’s latest Clean Aviation call

Rolls-Royce to lead EU hybrid-electric aircraft project

Rolls-Royce has been selected by the European Union's Clean Aviation programme to lead a project aimed at demonstrating hybrid-electric propulsion technology for future short- and medium-range aircraft, as the aviation industry seeks to cut emissions while improving fuel efficiency. The ELEVATED project is one of 19 initiatives selected under the latest Clean Aviation funding call. The projects will receive up …
Airbus invests £150m into UK manufacturing

Airbus converts Broughton A380 plant for A321 production

Airbus is investing £150 million to convert its former A380 wing production facility in Broughton, Wales, into a production line for A321 aircraft, as the planemaker expands its industrial capacity to meet demand for its best-selling A320 family. The conversion is due to be completed by the end of the year and will include six wing production jigs, an equipping …
Japan Airlines renews pool programme agreement with Embraer

Embraer, Japan Airlines extend E-Jet support deal

Embraer and Japan Airlines (JAL) have extended their long-standing partnership with a multi-year agreement covering maintenance, repair and spare-parts support for JAL's fleet of 32 E170 and E190 aircraft. Under Embraer's Pool Program, the agreement will provide repairable components for the airline's E-Jet fleet, with an inventory of parts positioned close to JAL's operations to allow rapid access to critical …

GKN Aerospace starts US$16 million North Charlestown expansion

Lufthansa orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10s as fleet overhaul continues

Vietjet, Thales sign aircraft maintenance deal

Mint Turbines gains Pratt & Whitney Canada overhaul designation

Saab to upgrade Bulgarian air traffic control systems

Romanian carrier TAROM receives first Boeing 737-8

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