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

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Sarah Rose

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Trump administration may remove aerospace from wider trade deal negotiations

U.S. Transportation Leader Hints at Aviation Tariff Compromise

David Donald

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Tests illustrate how regular helicopters can be converted for autonomous operations

Honeywell Flies Autonomous Helicopter

Anduril and General Atomics are showing their collaborative combat aircraft in full scale

Loyal Wingmen Face Off in Paris

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Partnership to support joint innovation

Safran and Bombardier Partner on Defense Tech

Charles Alcock

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Hamburg-based operator will take delivery of the business jets by year-end

Luminair Orders Trio of Falcon 900LXs for Charter Fleet

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All Nippon Airways is Japan’s first E2 customer

ANA Formalizes Plans to Add Embraer E190-E2s to Fleet

Production site to open 2026

JetZero to Build Z4 Factory in North Carolina

More than 40 airframes invested in already

De Havilland Canada Advances Dash 8 Refurbishment Program

Plans calls for the light jet to fly in 2027

Otto Secures $500 Million for Bizjet Production Plant

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