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Embraer Defense & Security and the Mahindra Group said they plan to work toward establishing maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India for the C-390 Millennium, a move tied to the aircraft’s bid for the Indian Air Force medium transport aircraft requirement.   In a joint announcement dated February 19, 2026, the companies said the proposed in-country MRO facility would be pursued if the C-390 is selected under the Medium Transport Aircraft program. They framed the effort as part of a wider localization push aligned with Make in India and the Atmanirbhar Bharat policy agenda.   According to Embraer, the MRO capability is intended to cover base and…

American Airlines has confirmed that its upcoming Airbus A321neos will continue to be powered by the CFM International’s CFM LEAP-1A engines. On February 19, 2026, American Airlines’ CEO Robert Isom said that the engines will be installed on the Airbus A321neos that were ordered two years ago in 2024. American has an additional 120 A321neos and 35 A321XLRs on order through 2032, all of which will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. “American is proud to operate more CFM/GE Aerospace-powered mainline and regional aircraft than any other airline in the world, and American’s aircraft have flown with GE Aerospace technology…

Conservative figure Tucker Carlson traveled to Israel this week, and he claims he was detained at the airport, following a contentious interview. However, is there more to the story? Tucker Carlson claims he was detained at Ben Gurion Airport Tucker Carlson is a polarizing conservative figure, and in recent times, he has become a pretty vocal critic of Israel, including of the country’s actions in Gaza. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Carlson traveled to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), in order to have an interview with Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel. This followed an online spat…

February 19, 2026, 16:15 (UTC +3) Berlin denies plans for additional F-35s Germany has sought to play down reports that it is preparing an expanded purchase of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, with a government spokesperson saying Berlin currently has no plans for additional aircraft, after Reuters reported internal discussions amid deepening tensions with France over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). “There are no plans, and there is no decision,” the spokesperson said on February 19, according to a subsequent Reuters update, adding that speculation about further acquisitions was unfounded at this stage. The potential acquisition, reported by Reuters…

The U.S. Navy wants to a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range than existing weapons. The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile, or AESM, “must be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure currently supporting the Navy and Air Force’s existing inventory of anti-radiation guided missiles,” according to the Navy’s Sources Sought notice. The Navy expects to order up to 300 missiles per year, with the weapon intended to be fielded within two years after the contract is awarded, according to the announcement. The notice does not specifically mention replacing the existing AGM-88 High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile, or…

Nowadays the major airlines in the United States earn much of their profits from their loyalty programs, and in particular, their co-branded credit card businesses. Even though the “big three” carriers are already raking in billions per year from these programs, they still see a lot of upside. As a result, a lot of the decisions that we see at airlines are based on trying to increase credit card revenue. Free inflight Wi-Fi? It’s all about getting loyalty program sign-ups, so that airlines can market to members. New destinations? They’re also about getting people interested in the loyalty program, by…

Airbus sees 2026 as a year to ramp up production while also playing a leading role in Europe’s efforts to strengthen its defense sovereignty, stated the company’s CEO, Guillaume Faury, during a press conference in Toulouse on February 19, 2026.  On the commercial side, Airbus is moving ahead with the A320 family replacement, which was previously announced for 2025.   Faury noted that there are several important design choices to be made by the end of this decade. Perhaps the most important is the type of propulsion, with both open rotor and ducted fan considered. The final choice will determine the aircraft’s architecture.   Faury also explained that each option has its own pros and cons, and Airbus is in talks with all engine manufacturers on this matter, although he singled out CFM as a potential partner for the open rotor concept, which is seen as a somewhat more modern option. However, he…

Chapman Freeborn’s UAE office exceeded its monthly targets across passenger, cargo and ACMI charter operations in January 2026, marking a strong start to the year for the company’s IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) region. According to the company, all three operational divisions reported performance above plan, supported by steady regional charter demand, cross-team collaboration, and disciplined execution across operational units. While January results represent only the first month of the year, they indicate stable operational activity across the UAE hub. The passenger charter division achieved the highest performance, reaching 140% of its January target under the leadership of Claudia…

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Soldiers from across the U.S. Army showcased drone warfare skills and ideas in the service’s first annual Best Drone Warfighter Competition held here this week.The competition, launched on Tuesday, is an Army event sponsored by the Army Aviation Association of America. It drew over 800 attendees and competing teams drawn from every Army unit. It mirrors existing Army competitions such as Best Sapper, Best Ranger and Best Sniper, with emphasis on drone warfare. Soldiers compete in three lanes for the titles of Best Operator, Best Tactical Hunter-Killer Team, and Best Innovation. The lanes include a drone racing…