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NewsLockheed takes ‘significant losses’ on classified aeronautics programme
Although Lockheed executives remain bullish on the secretive programme’s long-term prospects, the effort generated $950 million in losses during the recent second quarter, tied to setbacks with design, integration, testing and performance of the classified air vehicle.
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NewsCFM accelerates Leap deliveries as P&W’s turbofan output dips
GE delivered 410 Leap turbofans in Q2 2025, up 38% year-on-year, while competitor RTX’s GTF shipments fell 4%.
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NewsUK flies Chinook self-protection update, trials FPV drone deployment
The UK has performed a first test flight of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter equipped with a new infrared suppression system installed to boost the platform’s survivability.
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News‘No issues’ found after fuel-switch lock checks on Air India 787 fleet
Air India states it has found no issues with the fuel-control switch locking mechanisms on its Boeing 787 fleet, after inspections prompted by the crash at Ahmedabad last month.
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NewsBoeing 777-8 Freighter lifted by wing spar work
Boeing has started work on the initial 777-8 Freighter test aircraft, drilling the first hole into a wing spar as it works towards delivery of the lead aircraft in 2028.
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In depthNMH win ‘critical’ for Yeovil but opportunities exist for AW159 and AW101, says Leonardo Helicopters UK chief
The new boss of Leonardo Helicopters UK has stressed the “criticality” for the business of winning the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, but believes the airframer can grasp other opportunities – even including selling new AW101s to the Royal Navy.
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NewsSouth Korea to perform local T55 engine MRO work
The US Department of Defense has approved maintenance, repair and overhaul work for Honeywell T55 engines to be performed locally in South Korea, streamlining support for CH-47 Chinook helicopters operated by both countries.
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Paid contentAERO Asia 2025: new dates, expanded showcase, emerging topics explored
AERO Asia – sister show of AERO Friedrichshafen – to be themed “A New Era: Explore More”, and focus on emerging topics such as autonomy, intelligence, and low-carbon solutions.
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Paid contentHow RUBIK eases the pain of passenger disruption
Value Group continues to smooth the path of handling passenger disruption issues, with its new RUBIK application giving an airline centralised control of managing irregular operations (IROP) and enabling passengers to directly book any required hotel, ground transport and meals.
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Paid contentPratt & Whitney at 100
To mark the centenary of Pratt & Whitney, FlightGlobal has partnered with RTX to produce a souvenir special looking at the legacy and future of one of the industry’s most powerful and influential brands.
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In depthUS firms target Europe with uncrewed fighter offerings
American manufacturers developing the first generation of autonomous combat platforms are eyeing significant sales opportunities in Europe, with companies including General Atomics, Anduril, Boeing and Kratos pursuing partnerships with European firms to offer local production options.
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NewsDelta-Aeromexico partnership falls in Trump administration’s crosshairs amid slot dispute
The US government is threatening broad restrictions on Mexican carriers operating within the USA, and specifically says it plans to reverse approval of the joint venture deal between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
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NewsAlaska’s system-wide ground stop ‘not a cybersecurity event’
As it works to recover from a system-wide groundstop that halted flight activity for about 3h over the weekend, Alaska Airlines insists that the operational shutdown was not related to a breach of cybersecurity.
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NewsSafran acquires Collins actuator business after regulatory approval
French aerospace firm Safran has completed the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuator business while simultaneously divesting its North American actuator operations to Woodward, following regulatory approval from US authorities.
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NewsSouthwest sets date for introduction of assigned seating
Starting later this month, Southwest Airlines passengers will be allowed to purchase assigned seats on flights departing on or after 27 January.
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NewsUSAF completes IVEWS operational assessment with F-16
The US Air Force (USAF) has completed an operational assessment of Northrop Grumman’s ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) with the Lockheed Martin F-16.
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NewsBoeing fraud case dismissal hearing set for 28 August
A Texas federal judge will determine whether to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Boeing related to 737 Max certification, despite opposition from crash victims’ relatives.
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NewsU-2S high-altitude spyplane makes rare public display at UK air show
One of the distinctive Dragon Lady surveillance jets participated in this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo as part of the US Air Force contingent.
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NewsFAA probes near-miss between SkyWest E175 and B-52 bomber
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into a potential near-miss incident involving a SkyWest Airlines Embraer 175 and a US Air Force Boeing B-52 bomber at Minot International Airport.
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NewsAir India A320neo suffers runway excursion during poor-weather landing
One of Air India’s Airbus A320neos has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Mumbai airport in poor weather. Air India says the aircraft has been “grounded for checks” but has yet to confirm the extent of any damage. It states, however, that the twinjet “taxied safely to the gate” ...