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NewsGE and Lockheed test new rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic weapons
The compact, liquid-fuelled ramjet engine uses a novel combustion technology called rotating detonation that offers significantly improved efficiency for high-speed flight at Mach 5 and beyond.
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NewsBoeing flagged MD-11 pylon bearing concerns years before UPS crash
Boeing issued a 2011 service bulletin warning MD-11 operators about potential spherical bearing assembly failures in engine pylons, the same component now at the centre of the NTSB investigation into November’s fatal UPS MD-11F crash in Louisville that killed 14 people.
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NewsFAA orders PW1100G modifications following engine fires
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive requiring airlines to modify fuel system components on 586 Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines following multiple fan-blade fracture events that resulted in three under-cowl fires.
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In depthNASA strips down X-59 for post-flight inspections ahead of second sortie
NASA’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator sits partially disassembled at Armstrong Flight Research Center following its October maiden flight, with engineers removing dozens of panels to complete required inspections before resuming flight tests this spring.
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NewsExpanding Horizon drives towards completion of first full-scale Cavorite X7 prototype
Canada’s Horizon Aircraft is confident that assembly of the first full-scale prototype of its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft will be completed by the end of the year, leading to ground testing in early 2027.
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NewsEmirates highlights Asia-Pacific connection options as it opens Helsinki route
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to deploy Airbus A350s on a new route to the Finnish capital Helsinki later this year. The airline is opening a year-round daily service from Dubai on 1 October. Emirates says it will be the only such link between Finland and the United Arab Emirates. ...
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NewsIntelligent Energy aims for new HEIGHTS with latest fuel cell system
Intelligent Energy intends later this year to freeze the design for a lighter, low-drag, hydrogen fuel cell system being developed under a UK-funded initiative.
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NewsMaltese pursue probe into 737 Max engine shutdown after visor mishap
Maltese investigators have confirmed they are probing the in-flight engine shutdown involving a Malta Air Boeing 737 Max 8-200 after a sun visor detached from a cockpit window. But preliminary findings from the incident, which occurred on 8 December last year, give only a few additional details on the circumstances. ...
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NewsFrance and Spain plot future upgrades for special forces NH90 helicopters with key development contracts
France and Spain look set to significantly enhance the ability of some of their NH Industries NH90 battlefield helicopters to operate in low-visibility conditions following the award of key development contracts to equipment suppliers.
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NewsMQ-9B SeaGuardian validates expanded ASW capability
General Atomics and the US Navy have validated expanded anti-submarine warfare capabilities for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft, with the type capable of deploying up to 80 sonobuoys and Multi-static Active Coherent technology for enhanced maritime surveillance.
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News‘All-wing’ aircraft developer JetZero raises $175m for demonstrator advancement
California-based start-up JetZero has secured $175 million in Series B financing to advance development of its blended wing-body Z4 demonstrator, bringing total financial commitments beyond $1 billion.
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NewsDelta’s incoming 787s poised to replace ageing 767s
Delta Air Lines’ first-ever order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners is part of a long-term widebody fleet renewal plan to replace its ageing 767s.
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NewsJSX readies for operational evaluation of four-strong ATR 42-600 fleet
Public charter carrier JSX has celebrated a key milestone in its introduction of the ATR 42-600 into the US market following the start of operations in late 2025.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic agrees sale-and-leaseback of six A330neos
Virgin Atlantic Airways has entered a sale and leaseback agreement with Irish-based lessor AerCap covering six new Airbus A330-900s. The A330neos – from Virgin’s backlog – are set to be delivered from the second quarter of this year, running to the fourth quarter of 2027. Virgin Atlantic has 13 A330-900s ...
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NewsBoeing landed 1,175 jet orders in 2025, while production rates roared back
Boeing secured 1,175 aircraft orders in 2025, more than double the previous year’s total, benefiting from President Trump’s leveraging aerospace deals during trade negotiations with US partners, while production rates reached multi-year highs.
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NewsUS Navy using Kratos target drones to test uncrewed fighter applications
The US Navy has completed a second demonstration of autonomous flight control software using Kratos BQM-177 target drones, advancing its efforts to develop carrier-capable uncrewed fighter aircraft for future combat operations.
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NewsEDGE, Indra sign pact to establish Spanish loitering munition joint venture
United Arab Emirates defence house EDGE has signed an agreement with Spanish company Indra “focused on the development, production and lifecycle support of loitering munitions and smart weapons for Spanish and European defence programmes”.
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NewsITP Aero hails first GTF combustor delivery amid diversification push
Spain’s ITP Aero is ramping up production at its UK site of combustors for Pratt & Whitney PW1500G/1900G engines having shipped the first unit in late December.
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NewsPentagon takes $1bn stake in L3Harris missile unit to boost rocket motor production
The Pentagon is making an unprecedented $1 billion equity investment in L3Harris’s Missile Solutions division, which will be spun off as a standalone company to expand production of solid rocket motors critical to guided weapons and space systems.
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NewsDelta plots international expansion with order for up to 60 787-10s
US mainline carrier Delta Air Lines is to diversify its long-haul fleet with its first order for the Boeing 787, placing a commitment for up to 60 examples of the largest -10 variant.