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August 5, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s use of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The…
The AH-1Z Viper, the UH-1Y Venom and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) will begin a new phase of the SPINE modernization thanks to a US$300 million contract awarded by the Department…
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The approval clears the way for commercial deliveries beginning early 2027, following required updates to the jet's flight-control software, alerting system and engine anti-ice design.
New licensing requirements for controlled drones and components could create additional challenges for manufacturers already adapting to changing U.S. regulations. China has announced new export…
After SpaceX’s record-breaking June IPO, the company released its first quarterly results on Tuesday, and the headline figures beat expectations. The post SpaceX Reports Q2 Earnings appeared first…
F-16C and F-16D platforms expand test envelope across mission sets to reduce risk and gear up for operational deliveries.
Rocket Lab Corporation announced today it has received a $397 million contract from the US Space Force under the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target…
Revenue rose sharply year-on-year by 92% to $7.8 billion. However, the company reported a loss of $541 million. A year earlier, the figure had been around $1 billion…
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August 4, 2026
The U.S. Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader…
An incident at GKN Aerospace's plant in California reduced the supply of windows for commercial aircraft.
Just over 13 years ago, Boeing and Southwest Airlines came together to launch the 737 MAX 7, the… The post Boeing 737 MAX 7 gains FAA certification – which airlines placed orders? appeared first on…
Subscription required By Howard Hardee August 4, 2026, © Leeham News: With the long-awaited FAA type certificate for the 737 Max 7 finally in Boeing's hands, attention turns to the small airliner's…
MSC Air Cargo's unexpected order for five Boeing 777-8 Freighters reveals a mystery customer and signals strong demand for the yet-to-fly aircraft.
August 3, 2026
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing’s 737-7, granting the aircraft an amended type certificate nearly a decade... Read More »
FAA certification clears Boeing’s smallest MAX, unlocking deliveries and advancing the crucial MAX 10.
FAA certifies Boeing 737-7 for commercial service, clearing deliveries to Southwest Airlines and expanding the 737 MAX family. The post FAA Certifies New Boeing 737-7 for Commercial Service appeared…
Southwest Airlines will become the first operator of the smallest MAX variant, which has accumulated 282 firm orders
The Boeing 777X development program continues to take important steps toward certification. The US manufacturer reached another milestone by putting into the air the seventh aircraft of…
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has received a contract valued at nearly $1.3bn to provide spare parts and support for the F135 engine.
Army Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $53,859,843,289 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to contract W31P4Q-26-C-0013 for the PATRIOT... The post Contract Briefs…
On 27 July, Bell Textron announced it secured a U.S. Navy contract valued at approximately $300 million to upgrade up to 49 Marine Corps H-1 helicopters. As part of the… Continue reading "Bell…
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) has arranged a US$410 million sustainability-linked syndicated financing facility for Virgin Australia to support the acquisition of nine Boeing…
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Boeing has completed the 737 MAX 10 flight test program. The final safety demonstrations and FAA certification are now due before first deliveries in 2027.
Blue Origin landed a $11.7M increase to its AFRL contract to study how its launcher can be used to complete point-to-point delivery missions. The post AFRL Adds $11.7M to Blue Origin’s…
Norse Atlantic Airways (N0) has launched a formal strategic review that could result in a sale, merger, or long-term partnership after IndiGo (6E) decided to end its Boeing 787 ACMI leasing…
By Scott Hamilton Subscription required Aug. 3, 2026, © Leeham News: The quick outcome of reaching a tentative agreement between Boeing and its engineers/technicians union, SPEEA, was done in…
Elroy Air has developed three unattended delivery modes for its Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft under a U.S. Army contract. The The post Elroy Air Expands Chaparral Drone Delivery Options Under…
Norse Atlantic Airways and India's IndiGo have agreed to end their aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) lease from 1 November 2026. As part…
The US Department of War has given the green light to one of the largest investments in its history in military shipbuilding, awarding contracts worth $76.6…
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August 2, 2026
Bell Textron was awarded a contract worth about $300 million from the US Department of the Navy to carry out the SPINE (Structural and Power…
