The FAA issued an order mandating the replacement of specific turbine components within Rolls-Royce Trent 900 and Pratt & Whitney PWin2000 engines installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. This action follows a recent uncontained failure experienced by an Emirates flight departing from Dubai International Airport on June 16, 2024. The incident involved debris...
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As of the three-quarter point in 2026, Airbus has secured a total of over 1,100 net orders for its aircraft. September’s activity was subdued, marked by only two new orders finalized during the month. Air Cairo placed an order for fifteen A320neo family...
Northrop Grumman initiated construction at its Palmdale, California facility to produce the B-21 Raider stealth bomber. This new production facility is situated within the US Air Force’s secure Plant 42 site. Northrop is already constructing early low-rate...
Following the fatal accident of an Elixir Aircraft single-engined trainer in France, the entire fleet has been grounded as a precautionary measure by investigators. The BEA revealed that a left flap detachment occurred during circuit flying immediately...
Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engine is demonstrating sustained operational improvements, quietly establishing itself as a significant revenue driver for the aerospace manufacturer. Data indicates that the engine continues to perform exceptionally well across...
Jeppesen ForeFlight is introducing its own agentic artificial intelligence platform, spearheaded by chief executive Brad Surak. Surak believes that the broader field of artificial intelligence has been overhyped, suggesting a cautious approach to...
BAE Systems has been awarded a new contract from Lockheed Martin to supply the AN/ASQ-239 suite for production lots twenty through twenty-two of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. This agreement focuses on delivering electronic warfare (EW)...
Parsing out the peculiarities of each Joint Strike Fighter.
Designated YFQ-48A by the U.S. Air Force, the aircraft is a candidate for the branch’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Shield AI is developing the X-Bat, a VTOL-capable tactical jet designed for autonomous operation without requiring runways. The US Navy has committed an additional $150 million in funding to support this project. This investment will directly contribute to...
On October 8, Queen Suthida of Thailand conducted her inaugural solo flight in a Saab JAS 39C Gripen fighter aircraft. This historic event took place at an undisclosed location within Thailand. The flight represented a significant milestone for the Thai...
On October 8, South Korea completed its inaugural test flight of a domestically produced hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). This significant event marked the nation’s initial attempt to develop and deploy this advanced weapon system. The HGV was launched from...
The DAF alongside Northrop Grumman broke ground on the new final assembly line at Air Force Plant 42, marking a significant step toward expanding production capacity for the B-21 Raider and delivering combat capability to the Joint Force faster.
AFSOC’s newest combat aircraft, the OA-1K Skyraider II, visited Wright-Patterson AFB for a hands-on review between operators and the acquisition workforce.
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has made two leadership changes across its global base maintenance network, appointing Blanca Burgos as Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico and Johannes Rotter as Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Budapest....
Tom Boon of Simple Flying heads to Toulouse to witness the Airbus A350F take to the skies for the very first time. From its historic maiden flight and massive main deck cargo door to its 111-ton payload capacity and powerful Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97...
Indonesia anticipates receiving its initial Chengdu J-10 fighter aircraft sometime in April of 2027, as detailed by a report published by Indonesian sources. The acquisition is being facilitated through a defense cooperation agreement between Indonesia and...
StandardAero has disclosed it has secured a US Air Force (USAF) contract to apply its Maintenance Insight™ predictive maintenance, readiness and reliability diagnostic tools to the F100-220 engine programme. The engine powers more than 175 F-15 aircraft....
Ukrainian forces conducted a successful strike against the Seshcha military airfield located in Russia’s Bryansk region. Intelligence reports indicate that the attack targeted an airfield which hosts aircraft including An-124 and Il-76 transport planes....
Shield AI’s Hivemind is preparing for integration with Australian loitering munitions through a partnership with Innovaero Technologies. This collaboration was announced at an army event in Perth, solidifying Lockheed Martin's local UH-60M support efforts....
GTLK, a Russian state leasing company, has finalized a significant contract with Russian Helicopters to procure seventy-two Mil Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters. This follows an initial agreement and is anticipated to deliver the first rotorcraft from Kazan this...
MQ-9 Reaper has suffered significant attrition, with nearly 50 units lost over Iran. A new report indicates that the US has seen 81 fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters damaged since hostilities against Iran commenced in February. An updated Congressional...
Joby Aviation has been found liable for breaching a nondisclosure agreement with Aerosonic, resulting in $116.9 million in damages awarded by a Florida federal jury on October 2nd. The verdict originates from a multi-year business relationship between the...
National Transportation Safety Board releases its preliminary report for the investigation into the September 15 accident in California.
P2008JC NG aims to give academies a modern, cost-efficient alternative to aging legacy fleets.
Air taxi developer’s move is a response to legal action from US rival. UK-headquartered Vertical Aerospace has responded to its ongoing legal fight with Archer Aviation by countersuing its US rival, claiming a patent infringement related to the thermal...
The Florida air taxi developer, majority owned by Brazil’s Embraer, plans to begin US air taxi demonstration flights in 2028. Eve Air Mobility may have been shut out of the US government’s air taxi demonstration programme, but it is still working to...
Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 aircraft is designed with specific operational constraints in mind, which directly impact its potential range capabilities. Design limitations are intended to shape the plane's performance characteristics from the outset. Boeing...
GeminiJets is releasing new airplane models in September 2026, marking twenty years since the company’s launch. The release includes a video special offering discounts to customers looking to purchase these new models. This announcement details the...
Airbus Helicopters' high-speed Racer demonstrator recently completed a series of flights focused on showcasing its performance in demanding operational conditions. These trials, conducted early this month, utilized tactical sorties originating from the...
Embraer is partnered with Saab to locally produce a portion of the Brazilian air force’s new fighter fleet. The first Saab Gripen fighter manufactured in Brazil has logged its inaugural flight. Fifteen Gripen E/F jets destined for the Brazilian air force...