Leeham NewsScott Hamilton

Airbus names new commercial-aircraft CEO as supply-chain pressures force key A220 stretch and open‑fan decisions

Airbus has named a new president and CEO for Airbus Commercial Aircraft as it confronts persistent supply‑chain pressures and faces near-term decisions on an A220 stretch and whether to pursue an open‑fan engine — choices that will shape program timelines and supplier selection.

2026-01-05T00:27:53.621041-08:00
CNBCDylan Butts

Elon Musk's Starlink offers free internet access in Venezuela following U.S. airstrikes and Maduro’s arrest

By CNBC: SpaceX's Starlink is offering free broadband internet service to the people of Venezuela through Feb. 3, amid the fallout of a U.S. military operation in the country.

2026-01-04T19:26:11.738504-08:00
ReutersAbhijith Ganapavaram

Air India seeks new CEO amid fallout from June fatal crash

By Reuters: Air India's board is scouting for a new chief executive to replace Campbell Wilson, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the airline remains under intense scrutiny over safety lapses after a crash in June killed 260 people.

2026-01-04T21:04:37.696710-08:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Pakistan test-launches indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from Mirage; demonstrates 324 nm range

By FlightGlobal: The Pakistan air force has successfully test-launched its indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile from a Dassault Mirage IIIE fighter, with the weapon demonstrating a precision strike capability at ranges up to 324nm.

2026-01-04T23:58:13.262953-08:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Taiwan F-16Vs to get anti-stealth boost with Legion pods

By FlightGlobal: The USA has awarded Lockheed Martin a $329 million contract to urgently supply 55 Legion infrared search and track pods for Taiwan's F-16V fleet, enhancing the island's ability to detect low-observable Chinese combat aircraft amid escalating regional tensions.

2026-01-04T22:34:01.471584-08:00