December 2025

Civilian aviation news December 20, 2025

Philippine Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-1000

Aviation News – Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a major milestone in the carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal. The new…

Xtra News Categories December 20, 2025

Scandinavian Air Forces “flying Christmas tree” (video)

Aviation News – The Swedish Air Force’s iconic “flying Christmas tree” tradition expanded across borders this year, with Denmark and Finland joining a multinational formation flight…

Civilian aviation news December 20, 2025

Heathrow Unveils $1.7 Billion Terminal Upgrade to Improve Passenger Experience

Aviation News – London Heathrow Airport has announced a $1.7 billion infrastructure upgrade covering Terminals 4 and 2, aimed at delivering smoother and more reliable journeys…

Space News December 19, 2025

Astrobotic Wins $17.5 Million to Advance Reusable Rocket Testing Systems

Astrobotic has secured three new contracts worth a combined $17.5 million to accelerate development of its next-generation reusable rocket platforms, strengthening U.S. suborbital flight testing…

Civilian aviation news December 19, 2025

Schiphol Baggage System Failure Leaves 20,000 Suitcases Stranded Ahead of Christmas

Aviation News – A major technical failure at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol left an estimated 20,000 suitcases behind on Friday, disrupting thousands of passengers just days before…

MBDA Taurus NEO long-range cruise missile

Military Aviation News December 19, 2025

MBDA Secures Contract to Prepare Production of Germany’s Taurus Neo Cruise Missile

Aviation News – MBDA has won a new contract connected to Germany’s next-generation Taurus Neo air-launched cruise missile, reinforcing Berlin’s efforts to rebuild and expand its…

Eve Air Mobility first flight eVTOL prototype

Urban Transportation December 19, 2025

Eve Air Mobility Completes First Flight of Full-Scale Uncrewed eVTOL Prototype

Aviation News – Eve Air Mobility has successfully completed the first flight of its full-scale uncrewed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype at Embraer’s test…

Civilian aviation news December 19, 2025

Qanot Sharq Introduces A321XLR, Becoming Central Asia’s First Operator

Aviation News – Qanot Sharq has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR through a long-term lease with Air Lease, marking a regional first and…

Military Aviation News December 19, 2025

RAAF Completes Major C-130J Hercules Fleet Upgrade to Full Operational Status

Aviation News – The Royal Australian Air Force has declared final operational capability for a comprehensive upgrade of its entire C-130J Hercules fleet, strengthening Australia’s…

Civilian aviation news December 19, 2025

Airbus Delivers First H160 to Indonesia, Expanding Southeast Asia Energy Operations

Aviation News – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, introducing the next-generation rotorcraft to the country and the wider…

Military Aviation News December 19, 2025

First Jupiter HC2 Helicopter Enters UK Service at RAF Benson

Aviation News – The UK has taken a major step in modernising its military helicopter fleet as the first Jupiter HC2 begins flying operations at…

Military Aviation News December 19, 2025

Saab Proposes Canadian Production of Gripen and GlobalEye, Citing 12,600 Jobs

Aviation News – Swedish defense firm Saab says it could support up to 12,600 Canadian jobs by localizing production of its Gripen fighter jet and GlobalEye…

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