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Washington cleared a possible $3.42 billion F-16 sale to Peru, a move designed to strengthen Lima’s air defense and counter-narcotics capabilities. The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) valued at $3.42 billion that would supply…

KLM is increasing its winter 2025/26 network to 161 destinations to meet recovering demand and improve global connectivity. The KLM winter schedule for 2025/26 will cover 161 destinations worldwide, including 92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental routes operated from Amsterdam…

Heathrow flight delays hit the airport after 50 mph gusts on September 15, 2025. On September 15, 2025, Heathrow Airport in west London faced strong gusting winds reaching about 50 miles per hour, disrupting both air and ground operations at…

AerCap delivered the first Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters to Kalitta Air in mid-September 2025, marking the type’s entry into global service. AerCap Cargo handed over two Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions to US operator Kalitta Air at Oscoda, Michigan on September…

China’s rare earth monopoly is slowing the F-35 Block 4 upgrade and raising fresh readiness questions. The F-35 Block 4 upgrade — the next major software and hardware refresh for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II — is facing delays…

AerDragon closed a deal on September 15, 2025, acquiring two Airbus A320neo jets to lease to Colombian carrier Avianca. On September 15, 2025, lessor AerDragon completed the purchase of two Airbus A320neo narrowbodies that will be placed with Avianca. The…

Airbus says its 2025 delivery plan is intact despite ongoing supply and labour pressures. On 15 September 2025, Airbus confirmed it remains on course to meet its 2025 aircraft delivery targets, with executives emphasising steady production rates for key models…

Three US network carriers are betting on new, fuel-efficient jets to seize the 2025 market. On September 15, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines each published aggressive fleet renewal strategies that lean into next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft and green…

Schiebel CAMCOPTER launches two new UAS aimed squarely at NATO and Western defense markets. Vienna-based Schiebel has revealed two newest unmanned aerial systems: the CAMCOPTER S-101 and the smaller S-301. The twin introductions mark a push by a European manufacturer…

Delta posted zero involuntary denied boardings for over 91 million passengers in the first half of 2025, while American Airlines had the highest rates of cancellations and mishandled baggage among major U.S. carriers. Delta denied boardings — that phrase summed…