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

David Donald

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Aircraft armament specialist offers the HH-60W’s hybrid gun system for export sale

FN Debuts Helicopter Gun Systems

Kerry Lynch

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Breadth of products are on display

Dassault Comes Out in Force at Paris Air Show

Honeywell will provide the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft with its ECS and APU

Bell Selects Honeywell for MV-75 Tiltrotor Systems

Hanneke Weitering

Siemens helps aerospace OEMs accelerate production while cutting costs

Digital Twins Slash Aircraft Production Costs 

Sarah Rose

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System enables aircraft to move on the ground without main engines turning

StandardAero Partners with Green Taxi for Electric Taxiing 

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The MQ-28A has been developed for the RAAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

Boeing’s Ghost Bat Readies for Interoperability Trials

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Company adds hydrogen power knowledge to the Netherlands-based initiative

GKN Joins ICEFlight Hydrogen Power Initiative

Charles Alcock

Five-passenger aircraft could begin flight tests next year

VoltAero Unveils Redesigned Hybrid-electric Cassio 330 

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U.S. policy reset could prompt aerospace and defense sector realignment

Tariff Strife and Military Conflict Vex Industry Leaders

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