Air TransportUS eases sanctions on Conviasa, opening path for aircraft support and fleet recoveryNew Treasury license allows maintenance and airworthiness-related services for Venezuela's state airline but does not authorize flights to the United StatesJune 19, 2026Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air wins approval to operate flights to the United StatesSaudi startup has added four Boeing 787-9s in 10 days and plans to serve 22 destinations by early 2027June 16, 2026Read more
DefenseUS Army Apaches fly armed patrols over Strait of Hormuz as tensions persistCENTCOM images show AH-64 helicopters escorting commercial vessels amid dispute with IranApril 19, 2026Read more
DefenseUS confirms use of kamikaze drones in Iran inspired by local Shahed modelLow-cost UAVs deployed in Operation Epic Fury as officials call it “retribution” for Russia’s use of Shahed drones in UkraineMarch 01, 2026Read more
DefenseU.S. and Israel launch joint strikes on Iran amid large-scale U.S. military buildupWashington deploys fighters and two carrier strike groups as Tehran vows retaliationFebruary 28, 2026Read more
Air TransportAirlines cut Middle East services as governments expand Iran travel advisoriesCarriers scale back Tel Aviv flights while commercial departures from Iran continue amid rising US-Iran tensionsFebruary 26, 2026Read more
DefenseUS warns Algeria of possible sanctions over Su-57 fighter dealNorth African country could become the first export customer for Russia’s fifth-generation combat aircraftFebruary 05, 2026Read more
DefenseU.S. warns Canada over fighter choice as F-35 deal comes under reviewWashington links future of North American air defence integration to Ottawa’s decision on completing its stealth fighter purchaseJanuary 29, 2026Read more
Air TransportTrump declares Venezuelan airspace closed to civil flights amid US military buildupVenezuelan government condemns US president's statement and calls for international response as regional tensions escalate.November 30, 2025Read more
DefenseTrump considers F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of Crown Prince visitPotential deal draws Israeli conditions, Pentagon concerns over technology transferNovember 16, 2025Read more