US Navy Retires First F-35B Lightning II, Set for Display in South Carolina
The U.S. Navy is retiring its first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, marking a historic moment in the… Read More »
FAA Plans Rule Changes to Speed Up Certification of New Airplanes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to propose regulatory changes aimed at speeding up the certification of new… Read More »
US Judge Questions DoJ Deal Letting Boeing Avoid Independent Monitor
A U.S. judge on September 3 held a three-hour hearing to review objections to a Justice Department agreement with Boeing… Read More »
Open Fan Engines: CFM RISE vs. LEAP and the Future of Airbus–Boeing Narrowbodies
A new era of jet propulsion is emerging as CFM International—the joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran—advances its open… Read More »
USAF Seeks Next-Gen Tanker Designs While Extending KC-46 Fleet
The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS)—often referred to… Read More »
Uganda Airlines to Spend $50M on MRO Expansion
Uganda Airlines has announced plans to invest around $50 million to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The… Read More »
Aerospace Giants Unite to Boost Georgia Industry
Pratt & Whitney, Gulfstream, and Rolls-Royce are joining forces to strengthen Georgia’s role as a hub for aerospace innovation and… Read More »
Military Demand Fuels Bizjet Conversion Growth
Business jet conversions for military missions are gaining traction as defense forces increasingly turn to executive aircraft platforms for specialized… Read More »
Germany to Expand P-8A Poseidon Fleet to 12
Germany is moving to strengthen its maritime surveillance capabilities with plans to acquire four additional Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, bringing… Read More »
US Clears $2.7B Military Aircraft Support Deals
The U.S. State Department has approved more than $2.7 billion in foreign military sales to support aircraft sustainment programs with… Read More »
Airbus, Shield AI Trial Autonomous H145 Flight
Airbus US Space & Defense has successfully completed its first fully autonomous helicopter test, marking a major step forward in… Read More »
FAA Plans Scenario-Based Review With Boeing Before Considering 737 MAX Production Increase
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct scenario-based planning exercises with Boeing before deciding whether to lift the current… Read More »
Dramatic F-35 Crash in Alaska Caused by Iced-Up Landing Gear, Report Finds
A recently released U.S. Air Force report has confirmed that ice buildup in the landing gear of an F-35A Lightning… Read More »
Northrop Grumman and Pratt & Whitney Advance F-35 Production With Automation and Engine Contracts
The F-35 Lightning II program is entering a new phase of innovation and industrial strength as key suppliers Northrop Grumman… Read More »
Air France Operates A220 Delivery on SAF
Air France has taken delivery of its 46th Airbus A220-300 with a milestone flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel. The… Read More »
Navy Nears F/A-XX Fighter Selection
The U.S. Navy is advancing toward a key milestone in its next-generation fighter program, the F/A-XX, with a down selection… Read More »
Jambojet Aims to Be Africa’s Q400 MRO Hub
Kenya’s low-cost carrier Jambojet is expanding its in-house maintenance capabilities for its fleet of De Havilland Canada DHC-8-Q400 turboprops, positioning… Read More »
Korean Air Places Record Order for 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet and Fuel Growth
Korean Air has committed to its largest-ever aircraft order, announcing plans to purchase 103 Boeing jets in a landmark deal… Read More »
Pratt & Whitney Wins $2.9B F135 Contract
Pratt & Whitney has secured a significant boost to its role in the F-35 fighter program with a $2.88 billion… Read More »
Bristow Launches ALIA CX300 Electric Flights in Norway
Bristow Group has officially begun flight operations of Beta Technologies’ all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft at Stavanger Airport, marking the start… Read More »
Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Seen as Future of Green Aviation
Hydrogen-electric propulsion is emerging as one of the most promising technologies to help aviation meet global climate targets and move… Read More »
New Zealand to Buy US Seahawks, Airbus Jets in $1.6B Deal
New Zealand has announced a 2.7 billion New Zealand dollar ($1.6 billion) military aircraft spending package aimed at replacing its… Read More »