Airports‘Polluter pays’: UK climate advisers say airlines should fund Heathrow expansion emissionsClimate Change Committee says SAF, efficiency and carbon removal could significantly increase the cost of flyingSeptember 16, 2026Read more
Air TransportMilitary aircraft flight plan reportedly triggered UK air traffic control outageAnomalous flight-plan data preceded the NATS failure that caused widespread disruption across BritainSeptember 12, 2026Read more
DefenseRAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadlineUK begins market consultation for a new advanced jet trainer after years of delays and the collapse of domestic contender AeralisAugust 09, 2026Read more
DefenseKC-135 returns to the air months after fatal mid-air collision with replacement tailDamaged tanker spotted in the UK carrying a vertical stabilizer taken from another StratotankerAugust 03, 2026Read more
Farnborough AirshowBAE Systems unveils UK’s first collaborative combat aircraft prototypeBrontanax is designed to operate alongside Typhoon fighters ahead of planned flight tests next yearJuly 23, 2026Read more
DefenseUK and Japan pledge to accelerate GCAP fighter programJoint declaration comes days after reports of setbacks in Europe's rival FCAS projectJune 15, 2026Read more
DefenseUK to produce over 30% of Gripen fighter work for Ukraine under Sweden dealBritish facilities will handle manufacturing and maintenance of the Swedish jets, with no formal contract yet signed between Sweden and Ukraine.May 29, 2026Read more
DefenseRAF jet loses GPS for three hours with UK defense secretary on boardAircraft carrying John Healey reverted to backup navigation during return flight from Estonia in latest jamming incident near Russian territoryMay 25, 2026Read more
DefenseUK receives final F-35B fighter from initial 48-aircraft orderFuture procurement plans remain unclear as defense spending roadmap is delayedApril 01, 2026Read more
DefenseUK expected to approve £1bn Leonardo AW149 helicopter orderYeovil plant set to build 23 AW149s under New Medium Helicopter programmeMarch 01, 2026Read more