Content Archive: July 2026

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Japanese Leasing Group Backs Archer’s Halo Utility Drone

Halo is the commercial version of the Thunder autonomous platform
Archer Halo drone
Aircraft

Radia CEO’s Business Case for WindRunner Cargo Concept

Assembly of the first aircraft expected to start in 2029
Radia
Aircraft

Typhoon Rapidly Gains Anti-drone Capability

Laser-guided APKWS light rocket rapidly adapted for air-to-air use
Typhoon at FIA 2026
Security

Canada Targets Increased Domestic Defense Production

Saab offers Gripen with future fighter choice still to be decided
 CAE and Saab at Farnborough Airshow 2026
Engines

Emerald Airlines Signs P&WC Engine Mx Deal

Agreement covers engine maintenance for the Aer Lingus Regional operator’s ATR 72-600 fleet through 2030
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M MRO Pact With Emerald Airlines
Aircraft

German Navy Takes Delivery of Three P-8s

Aircraft already deployed on missions
Captain Broder Nielsen, commander of German Naval Aviation Command.jpeg
Aircraft

SolitAir Secures UK Approval as Freighter Network Expands

Dubai-based cargo carrier adds British certification and targets a doubled fleet by year-end
SolitAir Secures UK Approval as Freighter
Avionics

Collins Maps Automation Push for Flight Deck, ATC

Automated checklists and transcribed clearances lead near-term work
Collins at FIA 2026
Aircraft

Anduril Cruise Missiles Could Launch From Embraer’s C-390

Pallet-launched Barracuda 500M exits the rear ramp
Embraer and Andruil
Aircraft

Boeing Faces ‘Terrible Teens’ Scenario with Early 777-9s

777X expected to enter service next year
Boeing 777X