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In depthAfter FAA certification, Philippines’ Dornier Technology eyes expanded MRO capabilities
Philippines MRO company Dornier Technology is looking at growth opportunities in areas like end-of-lease checks, after clinching FAA certification.
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In depthClean Aviation lays out goals for next project call as RISE engine waits for TAKE OFF clearance
Hydrogen technologies and a hybridised narrowbody engine are likely to be included in Clean Aviation’s next call for proposals, due to be released in early 2026, although whether flight testing will be required remains up for debate.
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In depthLeonardo deepens Hanwha partnership with Korean AESA radar work
Leonardo is expanding its partnership with Hanwha Systems to produce AESA radars locally in South Korea, building on their successful collaboration for the KF-21 fighter programme.
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In depthUSAF seeks 22% fighter fleet expansion to 1,558 jets by 2035
The US Air Force requires a 22% expansion of its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft by 2035, up from 1,271 currently, according to an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal that cites global security requirements and an ageing inventory as major impediments to the goal.
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In depthLawmakers urge Boeing to end 12-week strike at fighter plant strike
Sixteen House Armed Services Committee members have written to Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg demanding resolution of the 12-week strike at the company’s St. Louis fighter production facility, citing national security concerns as delays impact F-15EX deliveries.
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In depthKAI advances KF-21 export drive as fighter nears service entry
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pursuing its first international sale of the KF-21 Boramae fighter while advancing development of a single-seat FA-50 variant and exploring an ambitious tactical transport project.
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In depthShield AI reveals X-BAT vertical take-off and landing autonomous fighter
Autonomy start-up Shield AI has expanded into jet-powered aircraft with the X-BAT, a vertical take-off and landing fighter platform offering 2,000nm range and 50,000ft operating altitude without pilot input.
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In depthKorean Air outlines progress on LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft
Korean Air has delivered the first LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft to South Korea’s defence agency for ground testing, with a maiden flight scheduled for 2026 and operational service potentially beginning in 2032.
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In depthAs Chinese carriers protest airspace ban, US operators urge broader restriction
Several Chinese carriers have formally lodged objections to a proposed ban on using Russian airspace for US services, while major US operators have – equally predictably – shown support for the measure, and urged an even broader response. The US Department of Transportation detailed its proposal on 9 October, sparking ...
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In depthBusiness aviation shows how it CAN make a difference
For almost 45 years, Corporate Angel Network has been flying cancer patients to and from their appointments in comfort thanks to the generosity of US companies that operate private aircraft.
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In depthAfter surprise decision, will EBACE’s planned return to Geneva be a hit or a Swiss miss?
Next year will see the Europe’s EBACE show back in its traditional Swiss home. But what is the future for business aviation’s second biggest convention?
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In depthSkyryse debuts touchscreen flight automation system at NBAA-BACE
NBAA-BACE debutant Skyryse says its retrofittable fly-by-wire system can make almost any GA aircraft safer to fly by reducing cognitive overload.
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In depthDevelopment continues as business jet manufacturers strive to hit certification goals
Airframers continue work across multiple segments as Gulfstream becomes the latest to launch a new product with its super-midsize G300.
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In depthBoom courts business aviation market amid renewed interest in supersonic flight
Supersonic airliner developer Boom is making its NBAA-BACE debut this year, with rival Spike also advancing its quest to build a business jet capable of flying faster than sound. But is there a market and are the multiple technological challenges surmountable?
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In depthSelling space: Airbus Corporate Jets maintains high hopes for ACJ TwoTwenty
For Airbus, the ACJ TwoTwenty’s generous interior is what sets it apart from traditional large-cabin competitors. Four years after its launch, the A220-based business jet has had a modest impact on the market, but could that be about to change?
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In depthResilient business aviation industry still thriving despite Trump tariff uncertainty
Despite President Trump’s turbulent tariff policy and concerns about the economy, business aviation in the USA has proved resilient. Can it last?
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In depthOtto Aerospace aims at super-midsize business jet market with torpedo-inspired Phantom 3500
US developer claims laminar flow breakthrough will allow its medium-class Phantom 3500 to punch above its weight, delivering range performance previously confined to larger aircraft.
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In depthCzech mates: Why Brno base is key to Honeywell’s international ambitions
Honeywell is as American as apple pie but, thanks to its growth in the Czech Republic, is also increasingly European, so much so that it can now access EU funding for a variety of defence and commericial aerospace research projects.
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In depthIndian air chief outlines combat aircraft priorities amid regional tensions
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh discusses indigenous fighter programmes and potential overseas acquisitions following a recent conflict with Pakistan, as India faces growing regional security challenges from China’s expanding stealth fighter capabilities.
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In depthEmbraer developing options for KC-390 assembly in USA
Brazilian airframer Embraer is developing plans for local assembly of its KC-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft as part of a bid to secure a US Air Force contract for the Next Generation Air Refuelling System programme.