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July 30, 2026
Defence plan reflects growing allied focus on trusted supply chains and domestic drone manufacturing The UK government will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the…
Bombardier’s order backlog climbed to $21.8 billion during the first half of 2026 as demand for its Challenger… The post Bombardier backlog jumps by $4.3B as orders outpace production appeared first…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a major contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System and control radars, marking…
Aircraft set for ETOPS and function-and-reliability testing ahead of planned 2027 deliveries
UK company could eventually provide up to 37 instructor crews. Qinetiq-owned Inzpire has been awarded an initial three-year contract to deliver multinational training on the General Atomics…
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Airbus profits surged by 126% in the three months leading to June 30, 2026, thanks to strong aircraft… The post Airbus profits surge 126% thanks to strong deliveries in second quarter appeared first…
WestJet cabin crew have issued a 72-hour strike notice, escalating a contract fight centered on unpaid ground work and wages.
The ePlane Company has signed multiple partnerships covering avionics, wiring, composites and cabin interiors, as its e200X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft gears up for…
Airbus reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by higher commercial aircraft deliveries and robust growth in its Defence and Space business, while maintaining its…
Airbus reported higher revenue and earnings for the first half of 2026 (H1), driven by increased commercial aircraft deliveries and a strong performance at its Defence and Space division. “Our good…
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ANA Holdings has approved the purchase of eight additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding its previous order for the next-generation regional jet as it continues to strengthen Japan’s domestic…
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, made up of 65 A321neo jets and 35 A320neo jets, Airbus said. The agreement was finalised on July 20…
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it has received a significant order from AeroVironment to deliver its Argus XL counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) platform as The post Teledyne FLIR…
The Dallas advisory verdict; pressure on contractual margins as spot rates remain elevated; depressed freight demand in a truckload market where growth is nowhere in sight; and more deal-making of a…
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Israir cleared by civil aviation authority to carry out its own widebody services for the first time. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has secured approval to commence Airbus A330-200 operations from…
Elroy Air has announced that the company has created three new unattended delivery modes for its Chaparral drone, developed under contract with the U.S. Army. “Chaparral can now deliver payloads…
The post Airbus Helicopters reports orders up, revenues stable in first half appeared first on RotorHub International .
Supply chain solutions was the best performing division for UPS in the second quarter of this year due to growth in forwarding and logistics business, including healthcare. UPS said in its second…
The two major manufacturers traded blows at the show, with both announcing significant orders in the early salvos.
SAL Saudi Logistics Services has begun business in China, with Hong-Kong headquartered TAM Group as its strategic partner. The Saudi Arabia-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider has…
The proposed acquisition will bring DroneDeploy’s unified aerial and ground reality capture and robotics capabilities
IATA released data for June 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction due to domestic market declines in China, the US, and Japan, and weak but improving international demand for…
The US Space Force awarded SpaceX two contracts worth a combined $1.6 billion, securing 18 Falcon 9 launches in support of its mission portfolio.
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July 29, 2026
Free for nonsubscribers By Karl Sinclair July 29, 2026, © Leeham News: Airbus reported on July 29 a reinforced commitment to hit targets of 870 aircraft deliveries, adjusted EBIT (earnings before…
General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding jointly build the Virginia and Columbia-class submarines.
The contract is undefinitized, meaning dollar values and quantities could change as negotiations continue.
Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) increased the number of border police officers on duty to accommodate an increasing number of non-EU citizens visiting the popular summer holiday destination…
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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.
BNSF President and CEO Katie Farmer‘s statement on UP/NS merger submission of supplemental information: We are continuing to review the additional information submitted at the request of the STB in…
Airbus' ability to maintain a sustainable production ramp-up will be crucial in achieving its 870-aircraft delivery target for the full year.
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