PD-8 engine passes bird-impact testing

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/pd-8-engine-passes-bird-impact-testing-at-saturn-facility/166043.article

Probe underway after tool found in Qantas A380 wing

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/probe-underway-after-tool-found-in-qantas-a380-wing/166050.article

RAAF receives first MC-55A Peregrine ISREW aircraft

The Royal Australian Air Force has accepted its first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft, with the Bombardier G550-derived platform arriving at RAAF Edinburgh on 24 January following delays to the programme

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/raaf-receives-first-mc-55a-peregrine-isrew-aircraft/166051.article

WestJet has officially scrapped plans to reduce legroom in its economy class following a significant wave of negative feedback

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/westjet-reverses-decision-on-economy-cabin-legroom-following-public-outcry/

Singapore Airshow 2026 Set to Dazzle with Elite Aerial Displays and Commercial Aviation Breakthroughs

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/singapore-airshow-2026-set-to-dazzle-with-elite-aerial-displays-and-commercial-aviation-breakthroughs/

Germany Orders Additional Meteor Air-to-Air Missiles from MBDA

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/germany-orders-additional-meteor-air-to-air-missiles-from-mbda/

UK-Qatar Typhoon Squadron Deploys to Gulf Amid Regional Tensions

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/01/uk-qatar-typhoon-squadron-deploys-to-gulf-amid-regional-tensions/

Over 11,000 U.S. flights cancelled as massive Winter storm triggers States of Emergency across multiple regions

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/over-11000-u-s-flights-cancelled-as-massive-winter-storm-triggers-states-of-emergency-across-multiple-regions/

Bombardier Global 8000, World’s Fastest Business Jet —yet subsonic—, Receives Certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-global-8000-worlds-fastest-business-jet-receives-certification-european-union

New technology could convert CO2 emissions to jet fuel

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/01/new-technology-could-convert-co2-emissions-to-jet-fuel/

Artemis II Rocket Crawls Out to the Launch Pad for Rehearsals

https://www.aero-news.net/emailarticle.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=63CA0F8C-9A8A-49E3-A89D-CA4A66748BD4

Ethiopia Becomes First Foreign Operator of Russia’s Orion-E MALE Drone - Defence Security Asia

The unveiling of the Orion-E MALE UAV in Ethiopian Air Force markings confirms Addis Ababa as Moscow's first foreign drone customer, redefining African aerial warfare while signalling Russia's expanding strategic footprint in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/ethiopia-russia-orion-e-male-drone-first-foreign-operator-africa/

India to Unveil Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile at Republic Day 2026

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/india-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile-republic-day-2026-drdo-lrashm/

​France Contracts MBDA's Jet-Powered Shahed Analog, Planned for 1,000 Monthly Production | Defense Express

https://en.defence-ua.com/news/france_contracts_mbdas_jet_powered_shahed_analog_planned_for_1000_monthly_production-17257.html

How a former flight attendant allegedly scammed airlines for free flights — and why it went undetected

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/how-a-former-flight-attendant-allegedly-scammed-airlines-for-free-flights-and-why-it-went-undetected/

Mark 1 Micro Missile Demonstrates Ability to Intercept Shahed-Type UAVs - Militarnyi

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/mark-1-micro-missile-demonstrates-ability-to-intercept-shahed-type-uavs/

New Quadcopter Speed Record of 408 Mph Shows Where Drone Wars Could Go - Business Insider

https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-warfare-interceptor-guinness-world-record-bells-fastest-quadcopter-ukraine-2026-1

Russia Plans to Offer Be-200 Amphibious Aircraft as Indian Navy Explores Leasing Option for Amphibious Fleet - Indian Defence Research Wing

https://idrw.org/russia-plans-to-offer-be-200-amphibious-aircraft-as-indian-navy-explores-leasing-option-for-amphibious-fleet/

Ukraine Starts Restoring Engines from Shaheds for Its Own Drones - Militarnyi

https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukraine-starts-restoring-engines-from-shaheds-for-its-own-drones/

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GE Aerospace CEO pushes back as airlines decry engine pricing power | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ge-aerospace-ceo-pushes-back-airlines-decry-engine-pricing-power-2026-01-22/