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July 28, 2026

Test aircraft flew nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse ahead of Project Sunrise deliveries
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Commercial deliveries, cash flow and production all improved during the period

The French manufacturer is expanding its product range for flight schools and also planning a turbine program.

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.

Safran raised its full-year financial outlook after reporting record profitability in the first half of 2026, supported by… The post Safran raises 2026 outlook as LEAP deliveries surge 41% appeared…

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…

airBaltic sets up a Swiss subsidiary to employ pilots under local contracts, supporting its growing international ACMI wet-lease business.

The Boeing 787-9 is leading 2026 widebody deliveries, and its arrival is accelerating the retirement of three older aircraft types.
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 Space Force’s Space Systems Command on Monday said it awarded a $287 million contract to Sphinx Defense to develop and complete a prototype of the mission planning application to […]
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The undisclosed Middle Eastern customer will receive two business-jet-based surveillance aircraft in 2030.

Is it too late for Ottawa to back track on the JSF?

BermudAir, Bermuda's national airline, became a new Airbus A220 customer after finalizing an order for 10 A220-300 aircraft, marking the first order for…

Navy Oracle America, Inc., Austin, Texas, is awarded a single-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity under the Department of War Enterprise Software Initiative... The post…

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

Regional turboprop manufacturer has seen orders outstrip deliveries for past three years. ATR’s sales chief believes the growing presence of lessors in its backlog is offering a commercial advantage…

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…

Segers Aero, Standard Aero, and Turbopower have been awarded contracts worth up to $343.2m for the repair and overhaul of T56 engine parts.

Deliveries will be made during 2030 under new deal. Saab has announced a new two-aircraft order for its GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system from an undisclosed “country in…

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from an unnamed… The post Saab wins GlobalEye order from undisclosed Middle East customer appeared…
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Swedish company keeps buyer undisclosed after securing another two-aircraft contract worth $1 billion

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye aircraft from a country in the Middle East region. The order value is SEK 10.1 billion, and deliveries will take place in 2030.
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Commercial Aviation topped $15 billion as Defense & Security recorded the fastest annual growth

News has emerged that the CEO of United Airlines, Scott Kirby, approached the CEO of Delta Air Lines,… The post United took chance for possible merger with Delta last year, ran idea by Bastian…

ITP Aero has signed a multi-annual contract with Rolls-Royce to provide repair and review services for low pressure turbine modules (LPT) for the Trent 1000 engine family..

ESA has awarded ispace-EUROPE the second phase of the MAGPIE (Mission for Advanced Geophysics and Polar Ice Exploration.) contract, Europe's first lunar polar ice exploration mission. The contract…
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In the second quarter of the year Embraer received a volume of orders worth $34.5 billion, according to the Brazilian aeronautical manufacturer. Maintaining an upward trend..

Aileen Wallace is the Cargo Business Development Manager at Newcastle Airport, bringing nearly 30 years’ experience across the supply chain – from couriers and freight forwarders to airlines and now…
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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…