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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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

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Skywest’s $3.6 billion deal could include up to 110 E-175s

Embraer Scores Airliner and Military Deals 

David Donald

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Boeing is working on more improvements for the Apache and Chinook

Boeing Advances Apache and Chinook Rotorcraft Development

Kerry Lynch

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TJ200 will open possibility in defense and commercial unmanned systems where high performance is required

PBS Unveils Most Powerful Engine Yet for UAS

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Boeing subsidiary is preparing to start flight testing Generation 6 aircraft 

Wisk Adds eVTOL Partnerships in Florida and Japan

Sarah Rose

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Dash 8-400 cargo fleet expands

De Havilland Canada Sells Freighter Kits to Advantage Air

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Deal deepens tactical cooperation

Airbus, Quantum Systems Align for Europe Air Recon

$17 million pledged for disaster relief

Airlink Aviation Partners Rally for Humanitarian Aid

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Daher, Safran, Collins, and Ascendance announce alliance in Paris

French Partners Plan Hybrid-electric Genav Aircraft

Chad Trautvetter

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First aircraft to roll off Nagpur assembly line by 2028

Dassault Falcon 2000XLS Bizjets To Be Made in India

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