Aviation and space news
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July 23, 2026
23-07-2026 Embraer and the UK Department of Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) within the framework of the Aeronautical Salon..
July 22, 2026
BAE Systems has presented Brontanax, the first British prototype of an autonomous collaborative combat aircraft (Collaborative Combat Aircraft, CCA), a development that is part of the Storm..
By Robbie Culver Jon Hunt flew his 1977 Piper PA-28 Turbo Arrow III across the Atlantic from the United Kingdom from May 23 to June 1, then continued on to AirVenture with the Cherokees to Oshkosh…
BAE Systems unveiled its new Brontanax collaborative combat aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow on Wednesday, the first collaborative combat aircraft of its kind to be designed in the…
BAE Systems revealed a new unmanned fighter jet on Wednesday, boosting Britain’s entry into one of the defense industry’s hottest markets.
BAE Systems unveiled the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at the Farnborough International Airshow on… The post BAE Systems unveils Brontanax, the UK’s first…
Honeywell Aerospace is building trusted autonomy for both commercial and defense platforms leveraging Shield AI software development kit FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom (July 22, 2026) — Honeywell…
The British company, a specialist in electric motors for aeronautical applications, will supply the powertrain for the Electra EL9. In 2021 Mercedes-Benz's acquisition of YASA…
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 22, 2026 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in...
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom July 22, 2026 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), and Safran Helicopter Engines announced today the signing of an agreement to jointly explore areas of...
July 21, 2026
There are rough travel weeks and then there are rough travel weeks. This has been one of the latter for American Airlines’ flight from Boston to London. The post Getting from Boston to London has…
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding members Britain, Italy and Japan.
Philippine Airlines (PAL)has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with Rolls-Royce for 18 Trent XWB-97 engines, enough to power… The post Philippine Airlines orders Rolls-Royce engines for its…
The British government and the Space Florida aerospace finance and development authority have each committed $200,000 to support joint research, innovation and commercialization projects. The post…
July 20, 2026
Boeing celebrated the opening day of the Farnborouh International Aeronautical Hall in the United Kingdom, with the receipt of orders for a total of 148 aircraft. SMBC Aviation Capital commissioned…
At Farnborough, SMBC Aviation Capital drove media attention. On the first day of the British airshow (20-24 July 2026), the aircraft financing and leasing heavyweight held its…
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Expanded campus will create new high-tech jobs and increase advanced manufacturing capacity FARNBOROUGH, England – (July 20, 2026) – Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), together with the State of…
Farnborough Airshow 2026 has officially opened as US engine-maker Pratt & Whitney and British Airways secured the first… The post Farnborough Airshow live: Day one opens as P&W and BA secure the…
The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed an order for two additional H135 helicopters, bringing its… The post UK’s National Police Air Service orders two more H135s, brings order to…
The Israeli airline Israir believes that its aircraft have been deliberately targeted by vandals at London Luton Airport, with ground service vehicles colliding with the carrier’s planes on three…
The United Kingdom National Air Service (NPAS) has formalized the purchase of two additional Airbus H135 helicopters, an operation that brings to nine planned aircraft within..
British businesses, universities and researchers will receive access to more than £62 million in government funding to develop homegrown space technologies, boosting the UK’s national resilience and…
British Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power its next round of Airbus A320neo aircraft,… The post British Airways picks Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power up to 63 Airbus…
Agreement includes SMBC Aviation Capital's first-ever 737-10 order 737-10 order is single largest by a lessor FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SMBC...
Philippines flag carrier will grow its regional network with the 787-10 Airline to place its largest ever widebody order to support fleet modernization FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 20, 2026...
July 17, 2026
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is making drones a permanent part of its healthcare logistics after a successful pilot dramatically reduced delivery times for urgent medical samples. The…
July 16, 2026
The UK has pledged €300 million ($345 million) to help Ukraine field a squadron of 16 Saab Gripen… The post UK pledges €300 million to fund 16 Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine appeared first on…
How very British. And you know exactly what I mean by that. To officially open Mosquito Month on Hush-Kit, we hand you over to the Pub Warlord himself, historian, comedian and drummer, Al Murray. “I…
