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NewsArcher sues Vertical over alleged air taxi design infringement
Archer Aviation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Vertical Aerospace, claiming the UK firm’s recently unveiled Valo air taxi design copies patented elements of Archer’s Midnight aircraft, including wing and tail configurations.
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NewsTop US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46
The air force’s top civilian official says he is not currently looking at Embraer’s multi-role tanker as part of a sweeping plan to recapitalise the service’s aerial refuelling fleet.
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NewsFAA takes action to address 737 Max cabin overheating concern
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive addressing a ground wire fault in the Boeing 737 Max’s environmental control system that can cause dangerous cabin and flight deck overheating.
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NewsUK’s Jet2 completes winglet retrofit on 737-800 fleet
UK leisure carrier Jet2 has completed a winglet retrofit on its Boeing 737-800 fleet, a programme that covers 74 aircraft. The airline has spent two years fitting the split-scimitar winglets – developed by Aviation Partners Boeing – on the twinjets. Jet2 claims the installations will cut its annual fuel burn ...
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AnalysisInside the PLA’s push for collaborative combat aircraft
From parade floats to carrier decks, China’s collaborative combat aircraft programme is advancing on multiple fronts. But beneath the variety of airframes lies a simpler truth: the real competition is in the software.
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NewsGTF shop visits continue to drive commercial maitnenance revenues at MTU
MTU Aero Engines is expecting continuing strong demand for powerplant maintenance, with the persisting Pratt & Whitney GTF problems having a significant influence on the company’s financial performance. GTF servicing accounted for around 40% of MTU’s commercial maintenance last year, and helped drive an 18% rise – to nearly €6 ...
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In depthL3Harris eyes more SkyWarden roles with gun pod, long-range weapons and SIGINT sensor
US defence manufacturer L3Harris is significantly expanding the capabilities of its SkyWarden close air support turboprop, adding new weapons including a gun pod, signals intelligence sensors and long-range missiles. The company anticipates international orders will match the US programme of record for 75 aircraft.
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NewsEx-GTLK Europe 777-300ERs sold for engine and spares recovery
Joint liquidators of the Russian-linked leasing firm GTLK Europe have sold three Boeing 777-300ERs to MTU’s Amsterdam-based leasing company. The airframes are set to be broken up for parts and materials while the engines – GE Aerospace GE90 powerplants – are in “full-life condition” and will be leased out, liquidator ...
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In depthWhy the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling creates fresh tariff uncertainty for aerospace
The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s tariffs under emergency powers, followed by his immediate pledge to impose new duties via alternative legal routes, has cast fresh uncertainty over the aerospace sector’s exemption status.
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Airline BusinessAirline News Digest: 14-20 February 2026
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.