Saudi Arabia's KAAN deal could come in '2026 or sooner' - Türkiye Today

https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/saudi-arabias-kaan-deal-could-come-this-year-or-sooner-3214237

NHV takeover raises security concerns over military helicopter maintenance

Belgium's military intelligence service ADIV is investigating Noordzee Helicopters Vlaanderen (NHV) after news that the Ostend-based operator is set to be acquired by Irish GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), according to VRT NWS. NHV operates 27 helicopters transporting crews to offshore wind farms and oil platforms in the North Sea — infrastructure considered critical to Belgium's […]

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/nhv/takeover-raises-security-concerns-over-military-helicopter-maintenance/

COMAC C929 programme advances with CJ-2000 thrust milestone

https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/comac-c929-cj-2000-engine-thrust-test/

China’s C929 widebody lands partner to power next-gen flight mind | South China Morning Post

https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342392/new-brainer-chinas-c929-widebody-lands-partner-power-next-gen-flight-mind

Poland halts airports and scrambles aircraft due to nighttime Russia attack on Ukraine | Ukrainska Pravda

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/02/07/8019852/

Restoring CIA's A12, a Symbol of Cold War Innovation

https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/restoring-a-symbol-of-cold-war-innovation/

Hunt For Container Launchers Packed With Drones Kicked-Off By Pentagon

https://www.twz.com/news-features/hunt-for-container-launchers-packed-with-drones-kicked-off-by-pentagon

Russia’s First Stealth Fighter Export Confirmed: Footage Shows Su-57s in Algerian Service

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/russia-first-stealth-fighter-export-su57-algeria

‘No strangers to drones’: Singapore eyes unmanned surge with Israeli tech

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/02/05/no-strangers-to-drones-singapore-eyes-unmanned-surge-with-israeli-tech/

Russia Vanishes From Asia’s Biggest Airshows as Its Arms Export Industry Shrinks

https://united24media.com/latest-news/russia-vanishes-from-asias-biggest-airshows-as-its-arms-export-industry-shrinks-15636

ST Engineering unveils new loitering munition, assault rifle family

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/02/05/st-engineering-unveils-new-loitering-munition-assault-rifle-family/

US drone makers seek Asia sales as China threat rises

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-drone-makers-seek-asia-sales-china-threat-rises-2026-02-05/

Eurofighter wins contract to certificate Typhoon’s aerodynamic modification kit

https://www.eurofighter.com/news/eurofighter-and-netma-sign-contract-to-progress-aerodynamic-modification-kit-amk

Saab plans 2027 unmanned demonstrator for Swedish fighter decision

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/saab-plans-2027-unmanned-demonstrator-for-swedish-fighter-decision/166235.article

Top Aces targets Asia-Pacific with adversary air services

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/top-aces-targets-asia-pacific-with-adversary-air-services/166200.article

flydubai signs a landmark agreement for 150 A321neo aircraft, becoming an Airbus customer

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-11-flydubai-signs-a-landmark-agreement-for-150-a321neo-aircraft-becoming-an-airbus-customer

Buraq Air to become new Airbus customer with a commitment for 10 A320neo Family

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-11-buraq-air-to-become-new-airbus-customer-with-a-commitment-for-10-a320neo-family

Airbus and Singapore successfully complete HTeaming flight trials

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-airbus-and-singapore-successfully-complete-hteaming-flight-trials

AutoFlight Tests 10-Seat eVTOL in Public Transition Flight

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/autoflight-tests-10-seat-evtol-in-public-transition-flight/

SAS A20N at Brussels on Feb 5th 2026, attempted takeoff from taxiway

https://avherald.com/h?article=5345bfac

Adelaide University wins grant to bolster Australia–China SAF co-operation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/02/university-wins-grant-to-bolster-australia-china-saf-cooperation/

Starlink smasher? China claims world's best high-powered microwave weapon

https://newatlas.com/military/starlink-smasher-microwave/

Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/taiwan-teams-with-us-firm-kratos-build-attack-drones-counter-china-2026-02-06/

China’s C929 widebody lands partner to power next-gen flight mind | South China Morning Post

https://amp-scmp-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342392/new-brainer-chinas-c929-widebody-lands-partner-power-next-gen-flight-mind?

Antonov 28 caza-drones gigante ucraniano en acción

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/antonov-28-caza-drones-gigante-ucraniano-en-accion/

Turkish Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Restoration Advances Toward 2026 Test Flight - Vintage Aviation News

https://vintageaviationnews.com/restorations/turkish-focke-wulf-fw-190-restoration-advances-toward-2026-test-flight.html

U.S. Seeks Proposals for F-47 Facilities at Nellis AFB

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/05/nellis-afb-f47-ngad-facilities/

Airbus and Singapore hail crewed-uncrewed teaming success after H225M and Flexrotor trial

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/airbus-and-singapore-hail-crewed-uncrewed-teaming-success-after-h225m-and-flexrotor-trial/166224.article

Non-American defence firms gain as US policies reshape markets

Aerospace manufacturers outside the United States are capitalising on surging demand for alternatives to American hardware, as the Trump Administration's departure from traditional alliance-building prompts defence customers worldwide to diversify their supplier base.

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/non-american-defence-firms-gain-as-us-policies-reshape-markets/166228.article

Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Takeoff Due To An Incorrect Transponder Setting

Something as small as an incorrect transponder setting can lead to an accident if you allow yourself to become distracted. Here's how this pilot nearly lost control on takeoff, and what you can do to avoid the same mistake.

https://www.boldmethod.com:443/learn-to-fly/maneuvers/distracted-pilot-nearly-loses-control-during-takeoff-roll/

Lockheed Martin Advances in US Army Flight School Next, Taps Robinson R66 NxG for Pilot Training

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/lockheed-martin-advances-in-us-army-flight-school-next-taps-robinson-r66-nxg-for-pilot-training/

Saab Eyes 2027 Flight Of Future Fighter Demonstrator

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/saab-eyes-2027-flight-future-fighter-demonstrator

Saab plans next year to fly a fighter-sized uncrewed aircraft to begin airborne testing of technologies that would support a future combat aircraft program.

Ukraine’s Gripen jets likely to come with long-reach Meteor missiles

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/02/04/ukraines-gripen-jets-likely-to-come-with-long-reach-meteor-missiles/

OEMs, Suppliers Must Adapt For Advanced Aircraft Types—Panel

https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/manufacturing-supply-chain/oems-suppliers-must-adapt-advanced-aircraft-types-panel

Airbus: French Plan Sparks Asia-Pac Interest In Maritime A321XLR

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/airbus-french-plan-sparks-asia-pac-interest-maritime-a321xlr

Where’s Military AI Headed In 2030?

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/wheres-military-ai-headed-2030

Ukraine Showed UK Unit It Needed to 3D-Print Drone Parts - Business Insider

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-showed-uk-unit-needed-3d-print-drone-parts-war-2026-2

L3Harris Gets $86 Million Contract to Arm USMC AH-1Zs with Red Wolf Missiles

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/04/l3harris-contract-red-wolf-missiles/

Indonesia Abandons F-15EX, Selects M-346F to Replace Hawk

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/04/indonesia-abandons-f-15ex-selects-m-346f/

Ukraine Shows How Drone Warfare is Done

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htwin/articles/2026020442023.aspx

E170’s near-collision with UH-1N foreshadowed fatal Washington accident

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/e170s-near-collision-with-uh-1n-foreshadowed-fatal-washington-accident/166166.article

Turkish Defense Firm That Surged 236% in a Year Eyes New Markets - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-04/turkish-defense-firm-that-surged-236-in-a-year-eyes-new-markets

Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific aviation services market to reach US$138.7 Billion by 2044

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-airbus-forecasts-asia-pacific-aviation-services-market-to-reach-us1387-billion-by-2044

Eve Expands Japan Footprint With Major eVTOL Deal

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/eve-expands-japan-footprint-with-major-evtol-deal/

MEHAIR Orders Hybrid-Electric Seaplanes From Tidal Flight

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/mehair-orders-hybrid-electric-seaplanes-from-tidal-flight/

Vertical Aerospace Wins Singapore Grant for eVTOL Air Ambulance

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/vertical-aerospace-wins-singapore-grant-for-evtol-air-ambulance/

Turkish Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Restoration Advances Toward 2026 Test Flight - Vintage Aviation News

https://vintageaviationnews.com/restorations/turkish-focke-wulf-fw-190-restoration-advances-toward-2026-test-flight.html

US Successfully Tests Ukraine-Bound ERAM Missile as Deliveries Near

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/69408

Singapore to establish world's first airport testbed for next-generation propulsion technologies

https://www.cfmaeroengines.com/press-articles/singapore-mou-signing 

COMAC recibe un primer encargo para una versión antiincendios del C909

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/comac-recibe-un-primer-encargo-para-una-version-antiincendios-del-c909/

Jeff Bezos’ rocket company pauses space tourism to focus on the moon

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/jeff-bezos-rocket-company-pauses-space-tourism-to-focus-on-the-moon/

Boeing needs more to claw out of restrictions, FAA chief says

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-needs-more-to-claw-out-of-restrictions-faa-chief-says/

Air India grounds a Boeing 787 over worry about switches tied to crash

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/air-india-grounds-boeing-787-over-worry-about-switches-tied-to-crash/

India’s regulator says grounded Boeing 787’s switch ‘satisfactory’

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/indias-regulator-says-grounded-boeing-787s-switch-satisfactory/

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Multi-Aircraft Networking with Sniper NTP

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/03/lockheed-martin-sniper-ntp-demo/

ATTRITION: What the War in Ukraine Cost Russia

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htatrit/articles/2026020342746.aspx

IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026: Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-02-03-01/

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Forge Strategic Partnership to Build India's Helicopter Ecosystem

https://www.leonardo.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail/03-02-2026-adani-defence-aerospace-and-leonardo-forge-strategic-partnership-to-build-india-s-helicopter-ecosystem

PTDI Strengthens N219 and CN235 Special Mission Capabilities with Scytalys

https://www.indonesian-aerospace.com/en/media/news/detail/1589/ptdi-strengthens-n219-and-cn235-special-mission-capabilities-with-scytalys

Related:

1. Strengthening Aerospace Human Resources Through AMTO, PTDI Signs Several Strategic MoUs at Singapore Airshow 2026
2. PTDI eyes domestic order rush for N219 and CN235 programmes
   

Rafael's Iron Beam laser air defence system enters operational service in Israel

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/rafaels-iron-beam-laser-air-defence-system-enters-operational-service-in-israel/166193.article

Singapore to establish world’s first airport testbed for next generation propulsion technologies

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-singapore-to-establish-worlds-first-airport-testbed-for-next-generation-propulsion-technologies

Airbus inaugurates new regional logistics hub in Singapore

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-airbus-inaugurates-new-regional-logistics-hub-in-singapore

Uzbekistan Emerges as Mystery Buyer for Embraer C-390 Millennium in Central Asian First

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/uzbekistan-emerges-as-mystery-buyer-for-embraer-c-390-millennium-in-central-asian-first/

COMAC Secures Order for New Firefighting Variants of C909 Jet to Combat Regional Wildfires

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/comac-secures-order-for-new-firefighting-variants-of-c909-jet-to-combat-regional-wildfires/

China Debuts World’s First Hybrid Unmanned Cargo Aircraft in Successful Maiden Flight

Aviation News – China has successfully completed the first flight of the YH-1000S, the world's first domestically developed hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft, in Chongqing Municipality....

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/china-debuts-worlds-first-hybrid-unmanned-cargo-aircraft-in-successful-maiden-flight/

US to require planes to keep 25 hours of cockpit voice recordings under FAA rule

• https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-finalizes-25-hour-cockpit-voice-recorder-rule-2026-01-30/
• https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/media/25-Hr-CVR_NPRM_Issuance.pdf

Airbus and Hisdesat sign a commercialisation agreement for PAZ-2 satellite imagery

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-01-airbus-and-hisdesat-sign-a-commercialisation-agreement-for-paz-2-satellite-imagery

Singapore to establish world’s first airport testbed for next generation propulsion technologies

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-singapore-to-establish-worlds-first-airport-testbed-for-next-generation-propulsion-technologies

Airbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-airbus-singapore-achieve-world-first-on-a330-mrtt-auto-refuelling-full-certification

Vertical evolution: French Navy launch operator of Airbus VTOL Aliaca UAS

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-the-french-navy-to-become-first-operator-of-airbus-aliaca-vertical-uncrewed-aerial-system

Marine F-35C Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier Lincoln After Forces Attempt to Seize U.S. Flagged Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

https://news.usni.org/2026/02/03/marine-f-35c-downs-iranian-drone-near-carrier-lincoln-after-forces-attempt-to-seize-u-s-flagged-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz

Marines Attack Helicopters to Get Long-Range Maritime Strike, Electronic Warfare Missile

https://news.usni.org/2026/02/03/marines-attack-helicopters-to-get-long-range-maritime-strike-electronic-warfare-missile

Video: How P&W Is Pioneering Robotic Engine Assembly In Singapore

https://youtu.be/waw7WNuuKDA

CFM Hybrid Open Fan On Display At Singapore Airshow

https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/emerging-technologies/cfm-hybrid-open-fan-display-singapore-airshow

Boeing plans first flight of production 777X in April, document shows | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/boeing-plans-first-flight-production-777x-april-document-shows-2026-02-04/

Elbit Targets C-390 Airborne Intel Market

https://aviationweek.com/defense/sensors-electronic-warfare/elbit-targets-c-390-airborne-intel-market

AVWeek's Singapore Airshow 2026 News & Analysis

https://aviationweek.com/shownews/airshow-news

Singapore Airshow 2026 - Day Zero

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/singapore-airshow-2026-day-zero/

Collaboration to Recover Rare TBD-1 World War II Torpedo Bomber

https://avweb.com/aviation-news/tbd-1-recovery-effort-world-war-ii-navy/

RTX's Raytheon completes successful ballistic test for U.S. Army's Next Generation Short Range Interceptor

https://www.rtx.com/news/news-center/2026/02/02/rtxs-raytheon-completes-successful-ballistic-test-for-u-s-armys-next-generatio?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=draft&utm_id=1942208471819464291259138&linkId=902911487 

Warfare at Startup Speed: Building the Combat Marketplace

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2026/january/warfare-startup-speed-building-combat-marketplace

Pentagon Recommends Camouflage, Barriers To Stop Small Drones

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/zitaballingerfletcher/2026/01/31/pentagon-recommends-camouflage-barriers-to-stop-small-drones/
• https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4394552/jiatf-401-publishes-new-guidance-for-physical-protection-of-critical-infrastruc/
• Pdf: https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/30/2003868750/-1/-1/0/JIATF-401-GUIDE-FOR-PHYSICAL-PROTECTION-OF-CRITICAL-INFRASTRUCTURE.PDF

RN Wildcat Demonstrates Live Use of Drones for Real Time Targeting

https://theaviationist.com/2026/01/31/rn-wildcat-demo-drone-targeting/

A Rare Look at the Secretive RQ-170 Operations at Creech Air Force Base

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/01/rare-look-rq-170-operations-creech-afb/

Trump threatens Canada over business jet dispute

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/trump-threatens-canada-over-business-jet-dispute/

Global Air Cargo Demand Achieved Record Volume in 2025

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-29-01/

United Aircraft agrees to supply Il-114-300s to Indian aerospace firm

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/united-aircraft-agrees-to-supply-il-114-300s-to-indian-aerospace-firm/166117.article

DLR-led STAR project shines light on performance boost from ‘active twisting’ rotor blades

German researchers believe the addition of active twisting technology to helicopter main rotor blades can significantly improve performance while also cutting noise and vibration levels.

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/dlr-led-star-project-shines-light-on-performance-boost-from-active-twisting-rotor-blades/166144.article

Singapore-based ST Engineering has disclosed details of its DrN-600 vertical take-off unmanned drone

https://www.flightglobal.com/civil-uavs/singapores-st-engineering-reveals-new-drn-600-medium-lift-cargo-drone/166147.article

Airbus seeks pre-orders to launch A220-500 in 2026

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/163338-airbus-seeks-pre-orders-to-launch-a220-500-in-2026

AirAsia inches toward 100-unit A220 order - report

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/163327-airasia-inches-toward-100-unit-a220-order-report

General Atomics Showcases New Do228 NXT for Enhanced Maritime Surveillance at Navy Tech 2026

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/general-atomics-showcases-new-do228-nxt-for-enhanced-maritime-surveillance-at-navy-tech-2026/

Airbus Moves Toward Launch of Stretched A220 Regional Jet

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/airbus-moves-toward-launch-of-stretched-a220-regional-jet/

Belgium Orders Five Cessna 408 SkyCourier Aircraft for Special Forces Operations

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/belgium-orders-five-cessna-408-skycourier-aircraft-for-special-forces-operations/

Iran Receives First Russian Mi-28NE Attack Helicopters in Boost to Combat Aviation

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/02/iran-receives-first-russian-mi-28ne-attack-helicopters-in-boost-to-combat-aviation/

IATA: Record passenger demand in 2025 highlights supply chain and decarbonisation strain

https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/iata-international-air-transport-association/iata-record-passenger-demand-in-2025-highlights-supply-chain-and-decarbonisation-strain/

Boeing: Indian, South Asian Airlines Will Need Nearly 3,300 New Airplanes by 2044

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-01-28-Indian,-South-Asian-Airlines-Will-Need-Nearly-3,300-New-Airplanes-by-2044

Air India Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Expand Single-Aisle Fleet

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-01-29-Air-India-Orders-30-Boeing-737-MAX-Jets-to-Expand-Single-Aisle-Fleet

KF 21 Jet Fighter Has South Korean Engine

• The South Korean KF-21 jet fighter will enter service next month
• Fighter-bombers are to be ordered and delivered by 2032
• Stealth version will show up sometime in the 2030s
• This year South Korea began development of a South Korean engine for the KF-21

continue reading: https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/2026020142415.aspx

Spanish Hornets Intercept Russian Navy Su-30SM With a Rare Weapon Loadout Over the Baltic - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/01/russian-navy-su-30sm-weapon-loadout-over-the-baltic/