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July 29, 2026
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The SpaceX task order is the first to be awarded since the Space Force’s July 17 massive $11.4 billion plus-up to the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 contract vehicle ceiling.
July 29, 2026 – NASA has officially transitioned propulsion test expert Ray Williams from contractor status to a full civil servant role at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay […]
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Boeing reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter revenue on July 28, 2026, as rising commercial aircraft deliveries helped the aerospace manufacturer generate positive... Read More »
Ray Williams’ progression at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has uniquely prepared him for his new role. As part of NASA’s plan to restore core competencies by…
Rocket Lab expects to carry out the first launch before the end of the year, with most missions flying from the company's new site at the Pacific Spaceport Complex.
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July 28, 2026
Venture hands over more than 1,000 Leap powerplants in first six months. French aerospace firm Safran has hiked its full-year forecast for CFM International Leap engine deliveries, expecting a “high…
The two variants are the last of the MAX family awaiting certification.
Free for nonsubscribers By Karl Sinclair July 28, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg has reiterated that the airframer expects to soon secure an amended type certificate for…
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The durability issue involved a crack found in a GE9X mid-seal. Boeing confirms GE Aerospace has paused deliveries of the 777-9’s GE9X turbofans due to a previously disclosed durability problem…
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A closer look at Emirates' fleet strategy and how it differs from other airlines.
Bell has landed an estimated $300 million US Navy contract to upgrade as many as 49 US Marine… The post Bell wins $300M contract to upgrade 49 US Marine Corps helicopters appeared first on AeroTime .
Boeing generated positive free cash flow in the second quarter of 2026 as rising commercial aircraft deliveries lifted revenue and… The post Boeing returns to positive cash flow as Q2 revenue rises…
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The US planemaker's deliveries are also up year-on-year.
Commercial deliveries, cash flow and production all improved during the period
At AirVenture in Oshkosh, the German manufacturer is showing a two-seater with a Rotax 916 iS engine built to the FAA's new MOSAIC rules.
Upgrade will allow US Marine Corps helicopters to field more advanced capabilities. Bell has secured a contract from the US Navy to apply its Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects…
The Boeing 787-9 is leading 2026 widebody deliveries, and its arrival is accelerating the retirement of three older aircraft types.
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July 27, 2026
Second Quarter 2026 Revenue increased to $24.6 billion primarily reflecting 171 commercial deliveries GAAP loss per share of ($0.67) and core loss per share (non-GAAP)* of ($0.76) Operating cash...
The Farnborough International Airshow 2026 resulted in more than 300 aircraft orders for manufacturers Boeing, Airbus and Embraer. Notably, 154 orders went to Airbus, 145 to Boeing and 65 to…
Commercial aviation is a long game. Orders placed today might not be delivered for several years. Airbus and Boeing have
US subsidiary Ace Aeronautics also is expanding footprint to cope with higher order volumes. Czech Republic-headquartered rotorcraft group Helicopter Alliance is lining up a slew of acquisitions as…
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L3Harris Technologies has signed a framework agreement with the Department of War and Lockheed Martin for a multi-year contract to quadruple propulsion production for the Terminal High Altitude Area…
July 26, 2026
Delta Air Lines is preparing a premium-heavy cabin layout for the 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners it ordered in January, with chief commercial officer Joe Esposito confirming on the carrier's July 10th…
July 24, 2026
Leisure carrier had previously indicated it would use CFM engines for entire order. UK leisure carrier Jet2 has confirmed it will stick with the CFM International Leap-1A engine for the remainder of…
Navy Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Aerospace Systems. Melbourne, Florida, is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,196,000,000 cost, no fee undefinitized contract for... The post Contract Briefs appeared…
JOHANNESBURG — The European Union has ordered a 24-hour delay in the release of some Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 imagery following a request from the United States based on concerns that […] The post…
Vietnam Airlines announces the lease of 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8s from three major lessors. Deliveries will begin in 2028 and will support the renewal of its A321-200s as well as the growth…
July 23, 2026
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide battery monitoring systems for the U.S. Navy's Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs.
Lockheed Martin’s second-quarter earnings look much stronger than last year, largely because a set of one-time losses from… The post Lockheed Martin’s Q2 2026 profit jumps as prior-year contract…
Sales increase of 11% to $20.1 billion Net earnings of $1.8 billion, or $7.94 per share Cash from operations of $3.2 billion and free cash flow of $2.9 billion Record backlog of $230 billion,...
