Embraer and Northrop Grumman are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, providing advanced air-to-air refuelling capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations. The two companies are addressing the growing need for agile combat employment through joint investment and a focus on rapidly delivering new capabilities to the war fighter.
Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The delivery forms part of a programme to renew the fleet and strengthen FAU’s operational capabilities, including airspace surveillance and border protection. The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also covers mission equipment, integrated logistics support services and
The Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) fleet of 54 Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, has surpassed 100,000 flight hours. “The PT6A engine has powered commercial and defence aircraft around the world for decades, offering customers versatility and reliable performance,” said Anthony Rossi, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt &
GE Aerospace and Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to deliver MRO support for GE Aerospace engines used on platforms operated by the Royal Thai Government and the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The MoU was signed at the Singapore Airshow 2026, with the ceremony attended by Rita
ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space to undertake a cabin modification programme for an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (A330 MRTT+) aircraft in support of Airbus’ customer. The A330 MRTT+ represents the A330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven A330 MRTT aerial refuelling and transport
Boeing will produce four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide associated sustainment support for the U.S. Air Force, marking its second production contract for the aircraft within five months. Following a US$173 million award for eight helicopters in September, this latest contract increases the total value of the award to more than US$262 million.
ALTEA, the multidisciplinary aircraft procurement and completion specialist, has successfully supported the Government of Ireland in the acquisition of its new strategic reach aircraft – a factory-new Falcon 6X delivered on schedule last December, less than a year after the Government announced the purchase. The aircraft, the first military-registered Falcon 6X and the second delivered
Bell Textron Inc., has selected Honeywell’s LED Landing Search Light (LSL) for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Honeywell’s LSL is a high-intensity, energy-efficient landing searchlight that integrates multiple functions into a single unit, reducing pilot workload. The LED lighting solution delivers proven performance and is optimised to meet the demanding mission
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has signed three-year parts distribution agreements with Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT), S3 AeroDefense and Derco, a Lockheed Martin company, to strengthen hardware and logistics support for C-130 Hercules wheels and brakes. By expanding its network of distribution partners, Collins Aerospace will provide more targeted, end-to-end support for C-130 operators across
At the end of December 2025, the French Air Force Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) awarded Sabena technics a major contract for the MRO of the C-130J-30 and KC-130J aircraft operated by the Binational Air Transport Squadron based at Évreux Air Base 105. With a duration of ten years, the agreement represents one of the largest military
