Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

Canada has begun making payments tied to long-lead components for 14 additional F-35A fighters, Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed in Parliament. The move signals that Ottawa is keeping its place in the production queue, even as it continues reviewing whether to proceed with the full 88-jet plan.  The payments, first reported by Radio Canada, would effectively take the number of aircraft in the pipeline to 30, combining the first 16 F-35As already under contract with a follow-on tranche linked to advance procurement actions.   “A small amount” to preserve leverage  When pressed in the House of Commons by Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet – who accused the government of inconsistency after Carney’s World Economic Forum remarks on strategic autonomy from…

MANILA, Philippines — Negotiations between Lockheed Martin and the Philippine government over the potential purchase of F-16s continue, but the deal remains in limbo while officials here seek ways to break the fiscal deadlock that has hounded the fighter jet acquisition program.Earlier this week, the Philippine ambassador to the U.S., Jose Manuel Romualdez, said the Philippines is “not closing its doors” to the possibility of acquiring the American jets, but it would take “imaginative and creative ways” to fund the program.Late last year, Romualdez said acquisitions are “on hold” due to funding, which is being allocated to other projects.Defense Secretary…

I know Starbucks stores usually have pretty generous policies in terms of how long customers can linger around for, but this seems like a bit much, no…? Asiana crews use Starbucks for bag storage during visa interviews The Korea Herald reports on how pictures circulating online show a Starbucks store in South Korea where virtually all the seats are filled with bags. Huh, what’s going on here, exactly?! That’s an unusual “busy” Starbucks store The picture in question is of the Starbucks Reserve location near Gwanghwamun Square, which happens to be located near the United States Embassy in Seoul. On…

Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier has published its financial results for 2025, indicating an upbeat outlook for the year ahead despite recent external shocks to the company. On February 13, 2026, Bombardier declared that it had successfully completed the five-year turnaround that it set out in 2021, intended to stabilize the firm and focus entirely on business aircraft and defense. A spokesperson for the manufacturer said: “Bombardier’s 2026 guidance lays the groundwork for sustained top‑line growth, solid margins, and reliable free‑cash‑flow performance.” Thanks to all-time high service and defense revenues, plus 157 aircraft deliveries – up 11 units on last…

NEW DELHI — India has cleared a proposal to buy 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France to bolster its air force in its largest-ever military hardware procurement.The push to acquire the jets comes amid a critical shortfall in the combat capability of the Indian Air Force at a time when the country has witnessed heightened tensions with Pakistan and China.The Rafales were the biggest and most high profile acquisition to be cleared among nearly $40 billion worth of hardware that India plans to buy to modernize its military.The go-ahead by the Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defense Minister Rajnath…

Here’s a wild story… on the plus side, at least they only consumed these sweets after the flight? Sweet gift from British Airways passenger backfires Once in a while you’ll see passengers bring gifts for airline crews, as a small thank you for good service. The most common gift is something like cookies or chocolate. Last week, on a British Airways flight from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX), a passenger gave a bag of gummy bears to the crew, seemingly as a thank you. While the crew was on the bus to the hotel after landing in California, a…

Aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth talks to Johannes Lampela, Director of Industrial Design at BMW Designworks’ Los Angeles studio. He and his team created the entire interior design for the fleet of STARLUX Airlines and has worked repeatedly on the premium products of Singapore Airlines.  Johannes Lampela hails from Finland and studied in Lahti and Milan, starting his designer career working for furniture manufacturers. In 2005, Lampela joined Designworks at the Los Angeles studio, becoming Director of Industrial Design in 2015. He leads a multidisciplinary team of designers and creative directors focused on transportation. He has done projects for Singapore Airlines since 2010, when his team…

AERO, the world’s leading trade show for General Aviation (GA), is approaching and promises to be an exciting event once again. This year AERO will take place from 22 to 25 April 2026 in Friedrichshafen, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will continue to play an active role in this unique show. Come and visit our new EASA stand at AERO 2026 Friedrichshafen in Hall A5 at stand A5-300 from Wednesday, 22 April to Friday, 24 April (09:00-17:00) and on Saturday, 25 April (09:00-16:00). You will have the possibility to meet several EASA experts ready to answer your…

Emirates has confirmed its final flight out of Algeria in a post on social media, without providing a clear explanation for the development. On February 13, 2026, Emirates announced that “currently” its last scheduled flight will depart from Algerian capital Algiers on February 3, 2027. The airline added that flights to and from Algeria are still operating as scheduled and that services between the two countries remain unaffected for now. While no definitive reason for the decision was disclosed, the move comes days after Algeria began the process of cancelling an air services agreement (ASA) with the United Arab Emirates…

ROME — Italian shipyard Fincantieri will boost revenue by 40%, hit profits of €500 million ($593 million) and double its defense production in Italy by 2030 as global defense spending booms, the firm has said.In a new business plan covering 2026-2030, the Italian state-controlled yard said it expected annual revenue to rise from €9 billion in 2025 to €12.5 billion in 2030, while it will book €50 billion worth of orders over the period, adding to a current €60 billion order backlog.By 2035, revenue will double, reaching €18 billion, the firm said.Fincantieri has long split its focus between navy ships,…