Thursday, October 8, 2026

Vertical takes aim at Archer with patent infringement claim

Air taxi developer’s move is a response to legal action from US rival. UK-headquartered Vertical Aerospace has responded to its ongoing legal fight with Archer Aviation by countersuing its US rival, claiming a patent infringement related to the thermal management of its propulsion system. Archer initiated legal proceedings against Vertical in February, claiming that the…

Brazil approves American’s $100 million minority investment in Azul

The minority stake is similar to that of United Airlines, which was approved in January 2026.  Brazilian regulators have approved American Airlines’ minority investment in low-cost carrier Azul. The $100 million stake is a liquidity lifeline for the low-cost carrier as it works through a transformative year post-Chapter 11 restructuring. American will hold about 8%…

Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus jets

Order includes six A321neos and four A350s. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed an order with Airbus for six A321neos and four A350s. The aircraft will be used to support its plans to serve North America, Europe and the Middle East, says Airbus. The UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade says in a statement…

Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Has Flown
Aviation

Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Has Flown

The aircraft, a two-seat F-16D, is not only the first of Morocco’s new Vipers to fly, but also the first new-build F-16 Block 72 to take to the air. The first F-16D Block 72 destined for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has conducted its maiden flight. Lockheed Martin announced the milestone on Oct. 6,…

Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Has Flown
Aviation

Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Has Flown

The aircraft, a two-seat F-16D, is not only the first of Morocco’s new Vipers to fly, but also the first new-build F-16 Block 72 to take to the air. The first F-16D Block 72 destined for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has conducted its maiden flight. Lockheed Martin announced the milestone on Oct. 6,…

Spain Selects Airbus A321 for New SIGINT Platform
Aviation

Spain Selects Airbus A321 for New SIGINT Platform

Spain is set to regain a dedicated airborne SIGINT capability with three A321-based aircraft under the Santiago II programme. In the latest publication of the Revista de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica – the service’s official publication – the Spanish Air and Space Force (EdlA) announced its intention to base its new SIGINT (SIGnal INTelligence) platform on…

Spain Selects Airbus A321 for New SIGINT Platform
Aviation

Spain Selects Airbus A321 for New SIGINT Platform

Spain is set to regain a dedicated airborne SIGINT capability with three A321-based aircraft under the Santiago II programme. In the latest publication of the Revista de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica – the service’s official publication – the Spanish Air and Space Force (EdlA) announced its intention to base its new SIGINT (SIGnal INTelligence) platform on…

Second batch of Danish F-16s arrives in Argentina

Six more of the second-hand fighters arrived in South America after being ferried from Denmark. Argentina has received its second tranche of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, bringing the country’s fleet to 12 jets. Canadian contractor Top Aces confirmed the delivery on 5 October, which follows the delivery of an initial batch of six F-16A/Bs in…