MNG, Starlux, Egyptair sign agreements for A350-1000s and -900s, and A350Fs

Airbus received multiple agreements for its A350 line, including for the -900, -1000, and freighter variants.

Airbus Widebody, Rotorcraft Order Book Grows

Already a major player in Europe, BDS foresees considerable expansion in the continent

Boeing Defense Space & Security has been an important player in European defense for decades, and its business in the region continues to grow.

Boeing Defense Grows Business in Europe

A demonstrator is expected to be available for flight testing no later than the end of 2026

Expediting efforts to have sovereign drone capability, France has awarded Daher and Thales a contract to develop a MALE drone demonstrator.

France Contracts Daher and Thales To Develop MALE Drone

Partnership will explore opportunities to be involved in U.S. defense programs 

Lockheed Martin will support Electra with digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustainment preparations, and global business development.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Backs Electra's EL9 Ultra-Short Aircraft

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Sailing-inspired fleet supports green training

Elixir, ENAC Set Sail in the Skies

Hanneke Weitering

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Engine maker reflects on its successful history and looks to the future of aircraft propulsion tech

Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 100 Years of Engine Innovation

Kerry Lynch

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Air show presents opportunities to reinforce positive trade balance in the U.S.

AIA: Paris Has Key Role Amid Global Trade Negotiations

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Companies show unified front in Paris

C-981 Partners with Hutchison on AI Supply-chain Technology

Charlotte Bailey

Charles Alcock

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all published new market forecast on the eve of the Paris Air Show

Airframers Aligned on Airliner Market Growth

Company aims to show its utility in Europe

NHIndustries Highlights NH90 Advancements

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.

Ahead of the show opening, we discuss what's relevant to attendees.

Technology and Geopolitics Lead the Paris Air Show Agenda

David Donald

At the end of last year China revealed that it had not one, but two, advanced new warplane prototypes in flight test

China’s Fighter Surprise Challenges Western Defense Programs

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.

Lockheed Martin’s Brussels-based Digital Engagement Center is helping military staff and industry identify new requirements to meet the swiftly changing threat environment in the 21st Century.