A U.S. Navy Blue Angel F/A-18 Super Hornet flies off after receiving fuel from a 126th Air Refueling Wing, KC-135 Stratotanker, Oct. 26, 2026. The Illinois Air National Guard unit refueled the team after a weekend show in El Paso, Texas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison)

JOINT RESERVE BASE ELLINGTON FIELD, Texas – Two Mexican Air Force T-6 Texan II aircraft prepare to depart Joint Reserve Base Ellington field during AMALGAM EAGLE 2026 to intercept a simulated Track of Interest (TOI) aircraft. AMALGAM EAGLE is an air defense and search and rescue exercise to improve operational compatibility between the NORAD, USNORTHCOM, the Mexican Air Force under the Secretariat of National Defense, and interagency partners.
(Photo by Capt. Ryan Walsh)

Toulouse, France, 27 October 2026 - Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands, has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of two A320neo aircraft. The order supports the airline’s transition toward an all-A320neo fleet, driving operational synergies and streamlined maintenance.

Atlantic Airways currently operates four A320 Family aircraft, comprising two A320ceo and two A320neo.

“Our ambition is to operate an exclusively A320neo aircraft fleet in the near future, and this agreement marks a significant step towards achieving that goal,” said Niels Mortensen, Chairman of the Board of Atlantic Airways. “This investment will help ensure the continuous renewal of our fleet while supporting efficient operations.”

“We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Atlantic Airways as they advance toward a complete A320neo fleet,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “By adding two additional latest generation A320neo aircraft to their future fleet, the airline is reinforcing its commitment to regional connectivity. We look forward to continuing our support to facilitate efficient connections for the Faroese communities.”

The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, having won more than 20,400 orders globally. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.

Fort Worth, Texas, 27 October 2026 – Boston MedFlight, the globally recognized nonprofit critical care transport organization, has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H145 helicopters to support the continued modernization and strategic growth of its air medical transport fleet serving New England. The order brings the total number of Airbus H145 helicopters purchased by the organization over time to 12.

For more than 41 years, Boston MedFlight has provided lifesaving critical care transport services to more than 115,000 patients, with Airbus serving as a longtime partner in this mission. Today, Boston MedFlight operates an all-Airbus fleet. The addition of three twin-engine H145 helicopters over the coming years will support the replacement of existing aircraft while enabling incremental fleet growth, further strengthening Boston MedFlight’s ability to transport critically ill and injured patients between regional healthcare facilities and directly from emergency scenes.

“These aircraft are essential to our mission, enabling our skilled pilots to safely transport patients while our medical crews focus on providing lifesaving critical care in transit,” said Maura Hughes, CEO of Boston MedFlight. “We’ve operated a variety of aircraft over the years, and the H145 continues to be the right fit for our mission today. It meets the demands of flying throughout New England, while offering the cabin space and flexibility to outfit the aircraft with the equipment we need to care for our patients.”

“Boston MedFlight performs vital, lifesaving missions every day, and Airbus is honored to support their essential work,” said Bart Reijnen, Head of the North America region at Airbus Helicopters. “The five-bladed H145 delivers the ideal combination of cabin volume, smooth flight characteristics and Helionix safety technology that critical care crews need to operate safely and effectively in challenging environments.”

The latest version of the Airbus best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter features an innovative five-bladed bearingless rotor that increases useful load by 150 kg (330 lbs) while simplifying maintenance routines and enhancing flight smoothness for patients and medical staff. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines with dual-channel full authority digital engine control (FADEC), the H145 is equipped with the Airbus Helionix digital avionics suite and a high-performance 4-axis autopilot, increasing operational safety and reducing pilot workload.

Worldwide, more than 1,800 H145 family helicopters are in service, logging over 8.9 million flight hours across emergency medical services, public safety and civil missions. The three new rotorcraft will integrate into Boston MedFlight's existing aviation network, supporting around-the-clock emergency medical operations alongside the organization's dedicated critical care ground vehicles.

Saab today confirms its intention to collaborate with several of Canada’s major international aerospace firms in a first step to establish a broad, national ecosystem that will build, deliver and support the Gripen E advanced multi-role fighter, should the Government of Canada proceed with a Gripen acquisition.

If selected, Saab and its Canadian partners will establish a comprehensive, in-country capability for the production, final assembly, support and further development of airpower capabilities. The collaboration would also include in-service support (ISS), training and long-term sustainment capabilities.

“Canada's fighter capability is a long-term national investment. Together with CAE, IMP and Magellan Aerospace we are prepared to establish a strong Canadian industrial ecosystem around Gripen that delivers operational effect, national sovereignty and lasting industrial and technological benefits," says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.

Saab has signed a new Teaming Agreement with IMP to establish a new final assembly line, for the Gripen fighter in Canada, if Canada decides to acquire the aircraft. IMP will also be responsible for electrical assembly production and ISS for Canada’s Gripens.

Saab has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace to provide local manufacturing of advanced aerostructures, composite structures and structural assemblies in Canada, if Canada decides to acquire the aircraft.

Saab has previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CAE to deliver advanced fighter pilot and technician training, mission systems engineering and support/sustainment capabilities in Canada, if Canada decides to acquire the aircraft.

“We are proud to be selected by Saab to establish a Canadian capability for the production and long-term support of Gripen. While that capability would be established to meet Canada’s requirements, its potential reaches well beyond Canada. We see a real opportunity for IMP to produce and support aircraft for Gripen customers internationally, positioning Canadian industry as an enduring part of the global Gripen program,” says David Gossen, President, IMP Aerospace & Defence.

“As a proud Canadian manufacturer, Magellan Aerospace is well-positioned to bring decades of advanced aerospace manufacturing expertise to the Gripen program, supporting the creation of high-tech jobs and sovereign defence capability right here in Canada," says Haydn Martin, Vice President Business Development, Magellan Aerospace.

“CAE has decades of experience contributing to the mission readiness of fighter pilots around the world,” says Pascal Grenier, President, CAE Defense & Security. “We have a longstanding commitment to the Royal Canadian Air Force and its training needs. Should the Government of Canada select the Gripen, CAE is prepared to work with Saab to support Canada’s future fighter force.”

These partnerships are designed to strengthen Canada’s sovereign defence capability while contributing to the development of advanced aerospace and defence expertise across the country. When activated, they will add significant new jobs and skills in areas such as high-technology manufacturing, advanced materials, and model-based systems engineering. They will also provide Canada with a self-reliant and sovereign capability to deploy, sustain and enhance a critical national asset for decades to come.

Additionally, Saab is engaged with a broad range of Canadian companies, academic institutions and research organizations to further develop a future defence industrial ecosystem in Canada.

Western Aircraft, an Authorized Pilatus Center and Greenwich AeroGroup company, marks three significant milestones in 2026 as part of its long-standing partnership with Pilatus: the delivery of the company’s 300th PC-12 – a PC-12 PRO, the delivery of the 30th new PC-24, and its 30th anniversary as an Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center.

These three special milestones were jointly acknowledged in a ceremony held at Western Aircraft’s head office in Boise, Idaho, USA. Since the partnership began in 1996, Western Aircraft has become one of the most successful and experienced Authorized Pilatus Sales Centers, and the first to achieve these milestones.

With the delivery of the 300th new PC-12, serial number 3107 – Western Aircraft underscores the partnership’s successful growth over three decades. The simultaneous delivery of the 30th PC-24 also marks another important achievement for the company. The world’s first Super Versatile Jet was added to Western Aircraft’s product lineup in 2018 and has since proved a very popular option among customers in the company’s sales territory.

Speaking at the celebration in Boise, Pilatus Group CEO Markus Bucher said: “Over the past 30 years, we've built a partnership founded on trust and shared values – a passion for aviation, a commitment to excellence, and a shared drive to provide every PC-12 and PC-24 customer with the best possible experience and support. On behalf of everyone at Pilatus, congratulations to the entire Western Aircraft team on these remarkable milestones”.

“The delivery of the 300th new PC-12, the delivery of our 30th new PC-24 and our 30th anniversary as an Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center are extraordinary achievements of which we are very proud ”, added Phil Winters, Vice President Aircraft Sales at Western Aircraft. ‟We could not have achieved these milestones without our customers’ trust, our dedicated and caring employees, and our longstanding partnership with Pilatus.”

Western Aircraft Inc. was founded in 1957 and has proudly served as an Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center since 1996. The company is based in Boise, ID, where, in addition to sales, it also provides comprehensive product support over the entire Pilatus aircraft lifecycle. The facility is equipped to handle all maintenance and repair work on Pilatus aircraft by the company’s experienced, Pilatus trained specialists. Over the past three decades, the company has continuously expanded its expertise and commitment to the Pilatus brand, establishing a strong position in the northwestern United States.

Airbus and BAE Systems are expected to discuss possible cooperation on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), as Germany evaluates its options for a future sixth-generation fighter. The talks, reported by the Financial Times on October 25, 2026, could explore collaboration on the aircraft, autonomous combat drones and digital systems connecting aircraft, sensors and other platforms.
GCAP is a joint programme involving the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan, with the goal of introducing a next-generation combat aircraft from 2035. BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are central industrial participants, with their joint venture, Edgewing, responsible for developing the fighter.

Germany’s interest follows the breakdown of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System fighter project. Joining GCAP could provide German industry with a role in an established programme, but negotiations would need to address industrial responsibilities, intellectual property, funding and existing agreements among the founding countries.

No agreement has been announced, and Airbus has emphasized the need for substantial participation by German and wider European industry. The discussions remain exploratory, with the programme’s 2035 target a key consideration.

The RCAF has received its first two CF-35As at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.

Yesterday the Belgian Air Force at, Florennes Air Base welcomed a new F-35, marking another step in strengthening the Air Force's capabilities and its preparation for future missions.