Latest Paris Air Show news
Boeing defence chief optimistic about prospects for US E-7 acquisition
Despite indications the Pentagon has soured on purchasing new E-7A airborne early warning and control jets from Boeing, the head of the airframer’s defence unit remains sanguine on the aircraft’s prospects.
Leonardo, Avioane Craiova team up for Romanian trainer bid and C-27J upgrade
Leonardo and Avioane Craiova will pursue an opportunity to offer the Italian airframer’s M-345 and M-346 jet trainers to the Romanian air force.
Safran sharpens propulsion talents to deliver M88 T-Rex upgrade for F5-standard Rafale
Safran Aircraft Engines’ goal for the T-Rex enhancement for its Dassault Aviation Rafale-powering M88 engine is to “deliver more thrust with minimal changes” to the design, according to the company’s chief executive.
Elysian closes in on second iteration of E9X design
Elysian Aircraft will later this year unveil an updated design for its E9X battery-powered airliner and has in the meantime contracted Spanish aerostructures supplier Aernnova to begin initial wing development studies.
France declares full operational capability for A400M fleet
The French air force has announced achieving full operational capability (FOC) status with its Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transports.
Fraught to 60: ATR working to ensure suppliers are ‘ready to ramp’ from 2026
ATR continues to analyse the ability of its supply chain and production system to support future rate rises as it targets annual output of 60 aircraft “within the next three to four years”.
Terma highlights role of its PIDS+ pylon in protecting Ukraine’s F-16s
Terma used the Paris air show to highlight its role in helping to protect the Lockheed Martin F-16s now being flown by the Ukrainian air force following the donation of surplus jets by several European allies.
Eurodrone could gain new missions and additional partners, Airbus says
The four-nation Eurodrone programme is nearing its critical design review (CDR) activity, as discussions continue around the potential for additional roles – and fresh partners – to come aboard.
Honeywell going ‘full speed ahead’ to deliver NEWBORN fuel cell project
A Honeywell-led project to develop a 1MW-class fuel cell powertrain is gearing up for its first major ground tests of an individual fuel cell stack later this year.
Adaptable wings take shape on Airbus Citation test aircraft
Airbus’s UpNext division has shown off the initial installation of the ‘eXtra Performance Wing’ on a Cessna Citation VII executive jet.
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco splashes out on C-27J firefighting assets
Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco is to acquire two Leonardo C-27J transports, for use in multiple roles including aerial firefighting.
Bristow eyes UK operational trials of VX4 as it looks to mirror Norwegian initiative
Bristow Group is hoping later this decade to perform operational trials of the Vertical Aerospace VX4 in the UK in advance of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft’s certification.