Both Boeing and Airbus have achieved significant new business so far this week at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Neo & Max Backlogs Beef Up As Show Orders Top $52 Billion

The new system includes a large HUD that shows video imagery with flight and navigation symbology overlaid in 2D and 3D.

Elbit Advances with Hercules Upgrades

Modifications to the flight control system and software now give the C Series about twice the range of the Avro RJ85.

C Series Can Do LCY-NYC, or Moscow

Canadian engine OEM also signs GTF maintenance agreement with Air Canada for its coming C Series fleet.

P&W, Wizz Air Ink $2.5B Deal for GTFs

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

David Donald

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Israeli company’s missile expertise is a legacy of a troubled region and the need for robust defense, but exports are also a key focus.

Rafael Touts Range of Missile Solutions

Bill Carey

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

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UMS Skeldar stake has helped Saab keep a stake in unmanned systems while focusing on Gripen export customers.

Saab Keeps Hand in Unmanned Systems

Chris Pocock

AUDS system has been tested by U.S. government and is now to be tested by the FAA.

British Trio Offer Airport Defense Against Drones

Reuben F. Johnson

Two-Year Legal Saga Of Chinese Cyber Hack Of U.S. Military Aircraft May Be Ending

Cyber Warfare Episode Plays Out in Court Case

Samantha Cartaino

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

The company is now approved to manufacture landing gear for Chinese aircraft programs.

Leibherr’s China Landing Gear Plant Approved

Charles Alcock

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Seabury advises and supports airlines dealing with issues such as fleet optimization and network planning.

Consultant Adds Software To Help Airlines Stay Profitable

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Company claims generic weapons system will provide affordable solutions.

Airbus HForces Civil Helicopters Into Military Roles

Automatic system is on the way, as well as a kit for the C295. Meanwhile, a solution to the A400M helicopter problem is being explored.

Airbus Expands And Refines Air-to-Air Refueling

Flight tests involving the General Atomics-built Ikhana Predator B are supporting the development of minimum operational performance standards

NASA-led Effort Advances Future of Unmanned Aircraft

The Triumph Group has been reorganized with 47 disparate subsidiaries scaled back to just 22.

Triumph Recalibrates Its Business Plan With Tighter Portfolio