DCNewsroom Most Popular Posts February 2026

1.) KC-390, new air-refueling tanker for the US and allied nations - Northrop Grumman Corp. and Embraer announced in February that they will work together to evolve a multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft to provide advanced tanking capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations. [Full story]

2.) Air Force launches market survey to purchase a used Boeing 700‑series jet - The U.S. Department of War issued a formal Request for Information last month seeking data from commercial and government sources on the availability, condition, and cost of a single pre-owned Boeing 700-series aircraft. [Full story]

3.) FBI seeks large aircraft hangar in Richmond, Va. - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a market research notice seeking potential providers of a leasehold interest in a large-scale aviation hangar and mission support facility in the Richmond, Va., metropolitan area. [Full story]

4.) FAA seeks Flight‑Testing Aircraft to support new unleaded fuel research - The Federal Aviation Administration released a formal market survey in February aimed at identifying qualified vendors capable of providing a light‑aircraft platform for a year-long experimental fuel‑testing program. [Full story]

5.) Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes delivered to Canada's WestJet - Aviation Capital Group LLC, a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to the Canadian airline WestJet. [Full story]