Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, is working to design an X-plane that offers ground-breaking capabilities for runway-independent air mobility. As part of this effort, Aurora recently completed stability and control wind tunnel testing for its high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HSVTOL) concept. This testing marks a significant milestone in the preliminary design phase of
Embraer has showcased the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Operated by the Brazilian Air Force, the KC-390 demonstrates its capabilities in air-to-air refuelling, cargo and troop transport, medical evacuation, and aerial firefighting. Designed for versatility and efficiency, the aircraft combines high productivity with reduced operating costs, making it
The Inter-Governmental agreement between India and France was signed on April 28, paving the way for the official signing—witnessed by Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO, Éric Trappier—of the contract for India’s acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft to equip the Indian Navy. This contract follows the announcement in July 2023 of the Rafale Marine’s selection,
AAR CORP. has entered into a supply chain alliance charter with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation’s Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia. This agreement marks a significant milestone, as AAR becomes DLA Richmond’s first official supply chain alliance partner. The charter aims to streamline and enhance efficiency throughout the DLA’s procurement operations. By establishing
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a globally recognised leader in aerospace and defence, has joined forces with India’s DCX Systems Limited to establish a new joint venture named ELTX. This strategic partnership is aimed at supporting the Indian Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (‘Self-Reliant India’) and ‘Make in India’ initiatives by enabling the transfer of advanced defence technologies
The Spanish Air and Space Force has officially welcomed the first of three Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft into service, significantly enhancing its air refuelling, transport and medical evacuation capabilities. The aircraft will operate with the 45th Wing from Torrejón de Ardoz Air Base near Madrid. Acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Defence
AAR CORP. (AAR) has partnered with KIRA Aviation Services to form a joint venture, KALS LLC, under the U.S. government’s Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Programme. The newly formed venture has been awarded an E-6B Mercury pilot training contract by the U.S. Navy. The contract, a firm fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement, requires KALS to provide in-flight training
GKN Aerospace has been awarded a new three-year contract by Boeing to carry out fan blade repair services for the engines powering the C-17 Globemaster aircraft. The work will specifically support the Pratt & Whitney F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use engines, which are critical to the operation of this strategic airlift platform used extensively by air
Panama’s National Air and Naval Service (SENAN) has opted for Embraer’s Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet of four aircraft will serve as the country’s new surveillance and protection platform, enhancing national security efforts. The announcement, made at the LAAD Defence & Security event, is part of Panama’s initiative to strengthen and expand its operational capabilities.
Sweden has officially committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer, securing production slots for the order. The announcement was made during LAAD Defence & Security 2025, attended by Peter Sandwall, Sweden’s State Secretary to the Minister for Defence, and Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. This
