As part of Boeing’s expansion and transition plans to support future programmes, the company has announced it will relocate its F/A-18 Super Hornet Service Life Modification (SLM) work out of the St. Louis region, with operations there scheduled to conclude in 2027. Boeing is currently assessing multiple sites for the transfer of this work, with
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has successfully completed a critical round of testing on its small turbofan engine family, paving the way for integration into next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The tests confirmed that thrust levels on these engines can be significantly increased, strengthening their suitability for advanced military applications. The turbofan family, originally designed for
Boeing and Palantir announced a new partnership at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The two companies will work together to integrate artificial intelligence across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) operations. The move highlights the growing role of AI in the defence industry and the demand for faster, smarter production systems. BDS will
Bombardier Defense has announced the delivery of its ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF). The handover took place earlier this month at Hanscom Air Force Base. The event marked the continuation of a long and successful partnership between Bombardier and the USAF. The aircraft joins the USAF’s Battlefield Airborne Communications
Lockheed Martin has announced a major upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 Block 52 flight simulators. The modernisation reflects the advanced capabilities of the upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft and will provide highly realistic simulated environments to help pilots train as they fly. “Maximum accuracy and realism in ground-based flight training
Embraer has revealed a bold new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft during an event at GOL Aerotech’s facilities in Confins, Minas Gerais. This redesign underscores the programme’s strong momentum and reflects the tactical transport aircraft’s defining qualities of speed, agility, durability, reliability, technology and efficiency. Bosco da Costa Júnior, President and CEO
Boeing has opened its new Engineering Centre within the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park. The facility is now fully operational, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region. “This day represents an important milestone for Boeing, Embry‑Riddle and the broader Daytona Beach community,” said Dan Gillian, vice
Joby Aviation has announced a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its autonomous flight technology. As part of Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), a Department-level exercise led by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), the company successfully demonstrated and validated its Superpilot™ autonomous flight system over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, completing more than 7,000 miles of autonomous operations across over
Embraer and Panama have finalised a contract for the purchase of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet will be operated by the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN) as a new platform for surveillance and protection. “It is an honour for Embraer to see another Latin American country choose the A-29 Super Tucano
AAR Corp, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has been awarded a new contract to deliver mobility solutions to the Defence Logistics Agency Troop Support. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract comprises a one-year base period with four additional one-year options, with a total potential value of up to US$85 million.
