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July 27, 2026
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…
Scott Kirby, the chief executive of United Airlines, floated the idea of a merger with Delta Air Lines and even called the rival carrier’s CEO, Ed Bastian, to discuss the proposal, with the…
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July 26, 2026
AI adoption in supply chains is outpacing organisational readiness, with many companies overestimating their maturity while still grappling with fragmented systems, poor data quality and compliance…
India–Pakistan airspace and trade restrictions triggered widespread supply chain disruption, forcing both ocean and airfreight operators to reroute services. While direct bilateral trade is…
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first purchase order of the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in Canada. Signed at the Farnborough…
Saab presents the results for January-June 2026.
Saab has signed a contract with the German naval defence company TKMS and received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems, composite structures and sensors onto four of the German Navy’s…
The development of the four new Surface combatants of the Luleå class for Sweden continues. Contracted by The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, Saab proceeds to manage the basic design…
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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…
Riyadh Air announced a firm order for six more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the total number of firm orders for this model to 31. The agreement is part of the initial commitment by…
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July 25, 2026
The Farnborough International Airshow 2026, held from 20 to 24 July, confirmed the accelerated recovery of the global aerospace industry. In addition to showcasing new technologies and…
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Embraer began the second half of 2026 at a fast pace, delivering 65 aircraft in Q2 — its best result for the period in 16 years — with 109 deliveries already this…
The Rafale put to the test: Afghanistan, Libya, the Sahel, and carrier operations confirm the jet's multirole capability, sensor fusion, and logistical resilience, while also revealing needs…
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Embraer closed the second quarter of 2026 with a firm order backlog of $34.5 billion, the seventh consecutive… The post Embraer backlog hits record $34.5B as E2 and C-390 orders lift demand appeared…
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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…
From Wing of Tomorrow flight testing to a ramp-up of India-based partnerships, CW’s coverage of this year's air show spans composites news, aircraft orders and more — including…
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…
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Spanish carrier was an early customer for the type, which enabled the airline to launch longer nonstop routes from the Canary Islands
Belgian Defense needs trucks, lots of trucks. A competition is about to be launched to supply it with several thousand units, a program for which a first…
ESA has awarded a contract to Luxembourg-based ispace-Europe to complete the development of the MAGPIE lunar rover and deliver it to the surface of the Moon in 2029. The Mission for Advanced…
Landmark aerospace events like the Farnborough Airshow are where the long-term realities of commercial aviation are codified. Contracts signed in
Bell Textron Inc., company, announced the order for two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs by Texas A&M Forest Services, the lead wildfire and forest management organization in Texas. These will be the first Bell…
Sling Aircraft North America has introduced the Sling 2M, a MOSAIC-compliant version of its NGT flight trainer that… The post Sling launches MOSAIC-ready 2M trainer as deliveries begin appeared…
It’s episode 380, so the Airbus A380 is most certainly on the agenda. But first we’re checking in on the orders placed at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Sir Tim Clark opines on the proper use of…
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…
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