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More than 700 drones seized by FAA-led counter-drone effort during World Cup ’26
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a significant operation resulting in the seizure of over 700 unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, across multiple states. This coordinated effort involved federal, state, and local agencies working...
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Lockheed Martin’s Q2 2026 profit jumps as prior-year contract losses ease
Lockheed Martin reported significantly improved second-quarter earnings in 2026, demonstrating a notable increase compared to the previous year's performance. The company attributed this positive shift primarily to the reduction of one-time losses stemming...
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Boeing's 200-Jet China Order Reportedly 'Falling Apart' In Standoff Over Engine Parts
The $19 billion deal hangs in the balance due to a dispute over engine parts and maintenance terms.
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Kalitta Air Ferries Boeing 777-300ER Freighter To Michigan For Repairs After Tail Strike
Kalitta Air is transporting a Boeing 777-300ER freighter to its maintenance facility in Michigan following a tail strike incident. Flight tracking information confirmed the aircraft’s movement towards Kalitta Maintenance, indicating an immediate response...
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IndiGo sinks to quarterly loss, removes nine aircraft from fleet
IndiGo reported a quarterly loss for the period ending June 30th, citing lower demand and operational uncertainty. The Indian low-cost carrier anticipates its capacity will remain broadly flat in fiscal year 2027’s second quarter. As of the reporting date,...
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How to Become a Test Pilot
Becoming an aviation test pilot is a highly specialized career path focused on ensuring the safety of experimental aircraft during their development phases. These pilots play a crucial role in evaluating new designs and technologies, contributing directly...
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BermudAir becomes newes A220 customer
BermudAir has finalized its initial aircraft purchase from Airbus, securing a deal for ten A220-300 jets. This marks the airline’s debut as an Airbus client and is intended to fuel future expansion plans. The order was unveiled during the Farnborough...
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Pratt & Whitney Canada invests CA$275m in Quebec manufacturing hub
Pratt & Whitney Canada is committing a significant investment of CA$275 million to bolster its manufacturing capabilities at its Longueuil, Quebec facility. This strategic expansion aims to significantly strengthen production capacity within the company’s...
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Sikorsky, Safran to explore cooperation on future rotorcraft
Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement to explore closer cooperation on existing and next-generation vertical lift platforms, expanding a partnership that spans more than four decades. The agreement, signed at the Farnborough...
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Australian F-35As, South Korean KF-16s fly together to mark 75-year friendship
On November 2nd, 2023, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force conducted a joint flight operation in close formation over the Yellow Sea. The exercise involved sixteen RAAF F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft alongside...
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easyJet profits hit hard by Middle East conflict’s impact on fuel prices
easyJet reported a significant decline in profitability during its second quarter of 2026, primarily due to the escalating effects of the ongoing conflict within the Middle East. Rising fuel costs have been directly attributed to this geopolitical...
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How Much Do Airbus A380 Pilots Make In 2026?
Airbus A380 pilots are projected to earn among the highest salaries within the global aviation industry by 2026. This premium compensation is largely attributed to the aircraft’s significant engineering and operational complexities. The A380 represents a...
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UK’s first extended-range Chinook emerges in all-black finish
Boeing revealed the initial H-47 Extended Range Chinook at its Philadelphia factory on July 21st, marking a significant step forward for the UK's acquisition program. Fourteen new CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters are under construction and will feature...
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Boeing, Lufthansa Technik strike Chinook support deal
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik Defense have finalized the general terms to sustain Germany’s CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopter fleet. This agreement was formally signed on Wednesday at the Farnborough International Airshow, marking a significant...
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BermudAir becomes newes A220 custemer
BermudAir has finalized its initial purchase agreement with Airbus, securing ten A220-300 aircraft for a strategic expansion plan. This significant order was unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow and had been previously noted in Airbus’ records...
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Abra Group picks CFM LEAP engines for 50 more A320neos
CFM International has finalized an agreement with Abra Group to equip fifty Airbus A320neo family aircraft with LEAP-1A engines. These new engines will be delivered to Avianca, bolstering a longstanding partnership between the two companies. The order...
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Airbus moves ahead with LEIA program to electrify non-propulsive aircraft system
Airbus selected Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to report on the successful progression of its efforts to electrify several… The post Airbus moves ahead with LEIA program to electrify non-propulsive aircraft system appeared first on AeroTime.
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Aerolíneas Argentinas secures lease agreement for six new Boeing 737 MAX 10s
At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Aerolíneas Argentinas finalized a lease agreement with Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for six newly manufactured Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The deal represents a significant expansion of Aerolíneas Argentinas’...
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Aerolineas Argentinas to source Max 10s through ACG lease
Aerolineas Argentinas has secured a lease agreement for six Boeing 737 MAX 10 twinjets through Aviation Capital Group (ACG). This announcement follows the airline’s previously disclosed fleet modernization strategy unveiled last year. Fabian Lombardo,...
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EasyJet profits plummet as it waits to see if Apollo firms up takeover proposal
EasyJet reported a significant decline in its fiscal third-quarter operating profit, experiencing a more than two-thirds decrease following increased fuel costs and reduced customer demand. The airline’s financial performance was impacted by elevated fuel...
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Airbus begins first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft
Airbus initiated the inaugural long-duration test flight of Qantas's A350-1000ULR aircraft, commencing from Toulouse-Blagnac in France. The flight is designed to evaluate the aircraft’s extended range capabilities over a significant distance. Airbus has...
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Here's Why Boeing Needs Every C-17 Globemaster To Keep Flying Until 2075
How new tech and predictive software is future-proofing the fleet.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada to invest C$275 million in Longueuil engine plant
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of RTX, is committing C$275 million towards significant upgrades at its engine manufacturing facility situated in Longueuil, Quebec. This substantial investment represents approximately $195 million and will focus...
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Tecnam teases high-performance Rivale with Continental CD-300 diesel engine
Tecnam is generating excitement surrounding its upcoming high-performance Rivale aircraft, revealed during an event held in Brazil. Approximately three hundred individuals attended the unveiling of the prototype, which was partially obscured by rainfall....
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With the TRAC10, Cirrus reimagines what a training aircraft can be
Cirrus Aircraft has announced its commitment to the flight training sector through the development of the TRAC10, a new training aircraft designed to redefine the experience for aspiring pilots. This strategic move follows an internal assessment that...
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Airbus secures undisclosed new buyer for A330 MRTT
Airbus’s defence unit has finalized a deal with an unnamed customer for its A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT). Jean-Brice Dumont, Airbus Defence & Space head of air power, confirmed the existence of this undisclosed purchaser during a recent event....
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How The Boeing 777X's Automated Wing-Fold Systems Prevent Takeoff Disasters For Pilots
The Boeing 777X represents a significant departure in aircraft design by incorporating automated wing-fold systems. These systems were developed to mitigate potential hazards during takeoff and landing operations for pilots. Specifically, when the aircraft...
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Elbit Systems touts ‘F-35-like’ situational awareness boost for legacy fighters
Elbit Systems is presenting its EO DAS (electro-optical distributed aperture system) technology at the Farnborough show, aiming to significantly enhance the capabilities of existing fighter aircraft fleets. This update introduces “fifth-gen” level...
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Centennial Tribute to Retrace Historic Flight of ‘Spirit of St. Louis’
The Lindbergh Foundation is planning an exclusive private jet expedition to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's historic flight aboard the 'Spirit of St. Louis.' The event, slated for June 18th, 2024, aims to precisely retrace...
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Horizon Aircraft secures agreement for up to 100 hybrid eVTOLs
Horizon Aircraft finalized a Letter of Intent with V-Star Powered Lift Aviation, marking the initial step toward potentially producing one hundred hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This preliminary agreement covers an order for...