Latest from David Donald

Farnborough International has launched the 2018 show with details of new developments and a focus on current aerospace trends

China’s C-130J equivalent has been in service in China for some time, and is now available for export.

Safran’s extensive helicopter engine range is set to receive a new member as the Arriel 2L2 begins ground running

TAI has unveiled a demonstration airframe for the T625, an indigenously designed utility helicopter that could be the start of a growing family

European missile house MBDA has unveiled a new family of precision-guided weapons with long glide ranges to provide stand-off capability

Meggitt’s prominent position in the supply of wheels and brakes is underlined by the high number of new aircraft programs it's on.

The French military flight test organization is testing equipment and weapons that are due to feature in the Miirage 2000D update program

Swiss/Swedish joint venture UMS Skeldar is to supply its V-200 UAV for operations on behalf of the European Maritime Safety Agency.

Rafael has delivered 27,000 missiles of the Spike family to more than 26 countries. The latest version is being unveiled at the Paris Air Show.

SES and RT LTA are showing off a collaboration in which surveillance imagery from an aerostat can be transmitted around the world.

3D printing specialist Stratasys has partnered with Boom to further the employment of additive manufacturing in supersonic aircraft.

The Clean Sky initiative’s Airbus A340 testbed will feature test equipment wingtip pods with high-quality optical windows from PPG.

The acquisition of Gardner Aerospace by a Chinese mining company will allow it to take a share of the fast-growing domestic aerospace market

The Chengdu/AVIC Wing Loong II is making its international show debut in Paris. Its appearance highlights global export success for Chinese UAVs.

Making its debut at the Paris Air Show is the Embraer KC-390 tanker/transport from Brazil.

Various nations are seen as prospects for the E/F Gripen model while Saab is still selling the C/D too.

Training systems integrator CAE is helping a number of air forces shape their future training through the greater use of connected simulators.

As the air traffic management industry moves towards primary en route surveillance, Thales displays its latest primary ATC radar

Saab has initial export orders for the GlobalEye from the UAE.

Even expert lawyers can't make sense of the complex ramifications of the UK's impending departure from the European Union.

Surprise announcement of Russian/UAE fighter project; UAE may also acquire Su-35s, Russians say.

After two decades, Europe will allow commercial operators of single-engine turbine aircraft to fly in IMC, a decision expected to expand the business.

European airframer ends year with $1 trillion order backlog

Designers cite considerable need for small airliners that can operate in rugged terrain and difficult climates

At the Indodefence event in Jakarta, key discussions involved boosting the country’s aerospace industry.

Operations will initially be centered on western Europe and that the company would use the Beechcraft King Air 350i.

Certification is planned for next year.

Four facilities joined the company's network in Europe.

Deliveries will begin shortly after certification.

Diversification proves key for the leasing company.