Reuters

French aerospace groups warn of supply‑chain 'weaponisation' as rare earths emerge as pressure point

French aerospace groups warned Thursday that global supply chains risk being 'weaponised' as major powers pursue geopolitical agendas, and singled out rare‑earth elements as a strategic pressure point that could be exploited despite a recent U.S.‑China trade truce, raising concern for manufacturers, defense contractors and policymakers.

2026-01-08T01:34:03.670594-08:00
Air Data NewsJCC; Ricardo Meier

AVIC video shows J-35 prototype in green primer after test flight, signaling start of production

By Air Data News: Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) released images and video showing a J-35 stealth fighter in green primer completing a flight at the Shenyang.

2026-01-08T02:31:52.616967-08:00
Times of IndiaSaurabh Sinha

India grants NOCs to two new airlines after IndiGo schedule collapse

By Times of India: India Business News: NEW DELHI: Seeing the consequences of a duopoly in Indian skies earlier this month when IndiGo schedule collapsed, the aviation ministry has stepped u.

2026-01-08T00:26:04.629374-08:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Russia approves revised flight-safety programme with performance indicators and proactive risk management

By FlightGlobal: Russia's government has approved a new flight-safety programme on which it intends to establish a more pro-active approach to risk management in air transport.

2026-01-08T01:08:26.302449-08:00