MNG, Starlux, Egyptair sign agreements for A350-1000s and -900s, and A350Fs

Airbus received multiple agreements for its A350 line, including for the -900, -1000, and freighter variants.

Airbus Widebody, Rotorcraft Order Book Grows

Already a major player in Europe, BDS foresees considerable expansion in the continent

Boeing Defense Space & Security has been an important player in European defense for decades, and its business in the region continues to grow.

Boeing Defense Grows Business in Europe

A demonstrator is expected to be available for flight testing no later than the end of 2026

Expediting efforts to have sovereign drone capability, France has awarded Daher and Thales a contract to develop a MALE drone demonstrator.

France Contracts Daher and Thales To Develop MALE Drone

Partnership will explore opportunities to be involved in U.S. defense programs 

Lockheed Martin will support Electra with digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustainment preparations, and global business development.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Backs Electra's EL9 Ultra-Short Aircraft

Paris Airshow 2025 Day 1

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Sarah Rose

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Fan case mount rings ring true

GKN Aerospace Scales Additive Production

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Contract supports USCG helicopters

Curtiss-Wright Wins CVR/FDR Deal with Tyonek

Kerry Lynch

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Companies need to drive 30% to 40% more efficiency with existing workforce

Study: A&D at Inflection Point In Face of Retention Issues

David Donald

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Saab and Helsing have harnessed the rapid update capabilities of the Gripen E to test AI air combat

Sweden Demonstrates AI in Air Combat

Charles Alcock

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Batteries will have an energy density of 400 Watt hours per kilograms

MagniX Offers Increased Energy Density Battery Cells

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Sikorsky’s 210-knot compound helicopter appears in Paris

S-97 Raider Highlights Sikorsky Advances

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GA-ASI has partnered with Saab to offer low-cost airborne early warning

General Atomics, Saab Propose Affordable AEW

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Vietnamese carrier also recently ordered more A330neos

Vietjet Boosts Narrowbody Fleet with A321neo Order

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