2026

Latest news, features, analysis and defence industry coverage related to 2026.

Bombardier and Vista Sign Service Agreement

22 Apr 2026 Bombardier

Businesss Aviation

Bombardier and Vista announced a long-term services agreement focused on Bombardier’s Smart Parts programs for the aviation company’s recent order of Challenger 3500 aircraft and a large portion of its existing fleet.

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Bombardier Celebrates Vista’s First Global 8000

22 Apr 2026 Bombardier

Businesss Aviation

Bombardier celebrated fleet operator Vista, a longtime Bombardier customer, taking possession of its first Global 8000 aircraft at the company’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre.

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Pilatus Breaks Ground on Delivery Center

18 Apr 2026 Pilatus

News

Pilatus marked the official start of construction on a new state-of-the-art facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado.

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U.S. Army Orders Six Boeing CH-47F Block II

18 Apr 2026 Boeing

Helicopters

The U.S. Army awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. The $324 million contract builds on the Army’s acquisition strategy to get critical equipment in the hands of the warfighter sooner and increases the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 24.

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Cape Town: A City of Natural Beauty

15 Apr 2026 Cesare

Travel

Cape Town is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offering a unique blend of natural landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultural life. Located on the southwestern tip of South Africa, the city lies between the iconic Table Mountain and the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Air New Zealand and Air Chathams first interline flight

8 Apr 2026 Air New Zealand

Airlines

Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer, Michael Williams, says seeing the first service operate is a reflection of the airline's commitment to supporting regional connection.

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Faster check-in coming to an airport near you

8 Apr 2026 Air New Zealand

Airlines

From this week, the new kiosks are being installed across Air New Zealand check-in zones, starting with Auckland Domestic Airport and rolling out to all New Zealand ports by the end of July.

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Air New Zealand – Air China Alliance renewed to 2031

8 Apr 2026 Air New Zealand

Airlines

The decision reflects the Alliance's role in supporting air links between New Zealand and China, as well as tourism and trade between the two countries.

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Boeing-built SLS Core Stage Powers First Mission

8 Apr 2026 Boeing

Technology

NASA's Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing [NYSE: BA] -built core stage, lifted off at 6:35 p.m. ET. Eight and a half minutes into flight, the core stage completed its mission and separated from the upper stage of the rocket, enabling NASA's Orion spacecraft, Integrity, to carry humankind around the moon.

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Boeing Delivers ViaSat-3 Flight 3 Spacecraft to Viasat

8 Apr 2026 Boeing

Technology

Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced delivery of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (VS-3 F3) spacecraft to Viasat. Built on Boeing’s high-power 702MP+ platform and integrated at Boeing’s El Segundo facility in California, VS-3 F3 will provide the Asia-Pacific region with state-of-the-art technology to maximize efficient, flexible bandwidth deployment and enhanced performance for commercial mobility and defense customers, among others, in high-density markets across the region.

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EHang meets with Thai CAA and Ministry of Transport

2 Apr 2026 EHang

Helicopters

On March 19, EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), held an important meeting in Bangkok with various high-ranking Thai government officials and local enterprise representatives.

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CAAS to Launch Three Sector-Wide Manpower Initiatives

1 Apr 2026 CAAS

News

Initiatives will reduce time needed to acquire professional licenses, enhance workplace environments and support career development for new entrants

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