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Bombardier Looks Beyond Quebec for Saab GlobalEye as Saab Builds Gripen E in Brazil
One Saab programme just crossed a major milestone abroad while Bombardier weighs a Canadian production move. What does that signal? The post Bombardier Looks Beyond Quebec for Saab GlobalEye as Saab Builds Gripen E in Brazil appeared first on Fliegerfaust.
Airbus A220-500 and A220-300 Certification Gain Momentum
A new A220-300 certification path is taking shape as Airbus revisits the market case for a larger A220. What does it really point to? The post Airbus A220-500 and A220-300 Certification Gain Momentum appeared first on Fliegerfaust.
F-35 parts diversion: China holds stealth parts
F-35 parts diversion: how did stealth components reach Chinese government custody? UPDATE — September 25, 2026: The F-35 parts diversion has entered a more serious phase. Bloomberg, citing two people briefed on the incident, says the Chinese government took possession of the diverted components. The…
FBI Hacked: Every Breach From 2011 to 2026 and What They Reveal
FBI hacked — how many times does the premier U.S. law enforcement agency need to be breached before the pattern looks structural? FBI hacked: In March 2026 alone, three separate cybersecurity incidents struck the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Individually, each incident warrants scrutiny. T…
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Airbus services forecast: US$422 billion market by 2045
Airbus’s latest outlook reaches beyond aircraft deliveries. Which part of aviation stands to gain most—and what will it take to get there? The post Airbus services forecast: US$422 billion market by 2045 appeared first on Fliegerfaust.
UPDATED: airBaltic A220 Emergency: YL-ABS Back in Service
What caused YL-ABS to require an emergency response at Brussels Airport on its sixth flight legs of October 14? airBaltic A220: An airBaltic Airbus A220-300, registration YL-ABS, landed safely at Brussels Airport on October 14, 2026, following a technical problem while operating Brussels Airlines fl…
Today
Why are Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and A220 jets being dismantled so young?
Young A320neo, 737 MAX and A220 aircraft are being parted out just a few years into service, as ongoing engine and spare-parts shortages make their components worth more than the airframes themselves.
U.S. Army’s Arctic division gets its own supply brigade
The U.S. Army has stood up a dedicated sustainment brigade for the Alaska-based 11th Airborne Division, giving the Arctic-focused unit its own logistics formation to supply and support troops in extreme cold-weather conditions.
Ukraine downed four thousand seven hundred air targets
Ukraine says its air defences shot down more than 4,700 Russian drones and missiles in September during large-scale attacks. Over the same month, its forces also neutralised more than 48,000 tactical uncrewed aerial vehicles.
Airborne-Innovation 10.14.26: BETA Plays Doctor, CG UAV Buy, Indy Heliport Saved
BETA flew its all-electric ALIA CTOL with Alpine Air Express and Utah DOT to show its potential for medical transport. The roundup also covers a Coast Guard UAV purchase, a B-21 production facility, a Pentagon drone competition and the Army grounding of 400 Apaches.
Airborne 10.15.26: NJ Hangar Fight, Panel Design, New Red Bull Aerobatic Team
New Jersey lawmakers are urging the state DEP to reconsider plans to demolish hangars at Andover's Aeroflex Airport, which would displace pilots and small businesses. The roundup also covers Boeing MAX deliveries, a new Red Bull aerobatic team and a record wingsuit flight.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.15.26)
NASA astronaut Christina Koch will become NASA's acting deputy chief engineer on November 1. Administrator Jared Isaacman pointed to her experience both building complex systems on the ground and relying on them in space.
Independent Scotland would leave UK forces their kit
The SNP's Westminster leader told UK Defence Journal that an independent Scotland would not claim its roughly 8% share of UK military assets. He said pursuing such a claim would not be sensible.
Scotland must earn its NATO place, says SNP defence MP
The SNP's Westminster defence spokesman says an independent Scotland could help NATO guard the strategic Greenland-Iceland-UK gap, but would need to show it offers the alliance more than its geographic position.
American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona
American Airlines will start service to Barcelona, Venezuela in January, its third destination in the country, as foreign carriers continue to restore flights there.
Russia rebuilt its Blackjack bomber on a new tech base
Tupolev reports that roughly 80% of the systems and equipment on Russia's upgraded Tu-160M strategic bomber are new, with avionics built on a modular architecture that lets future upgrades be installed without replacing the entire electronics suite.
Britain’s new Challenger 3 tank passes 2,000 km in trials
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land says the British Army's Challenger 3 main battle tank has covered about 2,000 km and fired over 200 main gun rounds in testing so far. A more demanding trial phase is due to begin in November.
Enigmatic Mercury Will Remain A Puzzle Until Someone Sends A Lander
With the ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission set to study Mercury, scientists argue that only a dedicated surface lander can resolve the remaining questions about the innermost planet.
Year-old startup wins spot in U.S. Army interceptor fly-off
Furientis, a missile startup founded only last year, is one of four firms chosen to fly interceptors in a U.S. Army competition at the end of FY2027. The winner will supply a second missile for the Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 air defense system.
Cirrus opens 60,000-square-foot warehousing centre in Duluth
Cirrus Aircraft has opened a 60,000 sq ft warehousing facility in Duluth, Minnesota. It merges several scattered warehouse sites into one location supporting production, aftermarket services and parts distribution.
Canada’s Calian wins $33M deal to script NATO war games
Ottawa-based Calian Group has won a five-year contract worth about CA$47 million (US$33.2 million) to keep developing scenarios for NATO's major command exercises at the Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway.
U.S. Army takes drone killers to Africa for testing
The U.S. Army will evaluate as many as 15 counter-UAS and base defense systems in Morocco next spring under a rapid acquisition initiative led by its Africa-focused command, with the goal of fielding successful systems to troops within 180 days.
Air Serbia enters hotel business forty years after predecessor
Air Serbia has started building a hotel across from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, next to its future headquarters. With permits secured and foundation work done, the airline is moving into hospitality four decades after its predecessor did.
U.S. Air Force adds drone-mimicking firm to adversary pool
Three small firms, including KestrelX of Idaho, have joined a USAF contract worth up to $5.4B for contractor-flown 'Red Air' adversary and close air support training. KestrelX flies small aircraft that simulate hostile drones and cruise missiles.
Hypersonic-armed stealth destroyer nears sea trials
A $99.1M contract change has Huntington Ingalls Industries taking USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002), the third and final Zumwalt-class destroyer, through sea trials while the ship is modified to carry hypersonic missiles.
F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time
In a U.S. Air Force demonstration, an F-22 Raptor pilot directed the YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for the first time, sending it tactical commands during simulated combat scenarios.
U.S. Navy gives Boeing up to $80M to improve MQ-25 drone
Boeing has won an indefinite-delivery contract worth up to $80M from the U.S. Navy for further development and upgrades of the MQ-25A Stingray, the uncrewed carrier-based tanker built to refuel fighters at sea.
U.S. Osprey fleet gets new flight computers
The Bell Boeing joint venture has received $90.8M from the U.S. Navy to keep redesigning the V-22 Osprey's flight control system, adding new flight control computers and cockpit interface units for U.S. and allied tiltrotor fleets.
Honeywell demonstrates multi-aircraft autonomy with integrated navigation and sensing systems
Honeywell Aerospace flew two uncrewed aircraft in a coordinated autonomous demonstration near Phoenix on 8 October. The test combined the company's navigation, sensing and AI technologies.
Citation CJ3 Gen2 debut highlights avionics, connectivity and lifecycle support
Textron Aviation will debut the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 at NBAA-BACE 2026. The updated light jet features cockpit upgrades, connected aircraft systems and expanded aftermarket support.
FAA certifies Gogo Galileo HDX for Citation Longitude and Latitude, expanding connectivity retrofit options
The FAA has certified Gogo's Galileo HDX satellite connectivity system on the Cessna Citation Longitude and Latitude. Textron Aviation now offers it as a factory-supported installation for both business jets.
US Navy receives first C-130J-30 for E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO conversion
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first C-130J-30 to the US Navy for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO aircraft. The delivery starts the programme's mission-systems integration phase.
Yesterday
PZL 101A Gawron ZK-CRO at Matamata Today 17-10-2026
A rare Polish-built PZL 101A Gawron utility aircraft, ZK-CRO, owned by Tauranga's BOP Marine Life Trust since 2021, was among a group of aircraft from Tauranga that flew in for Matamata airfield's revived BBQ lunch fly-in.
FAA Nears Final Approval of Boeing 737 MAX 10 as Certification Review Concludes
The FAA has wrapped up its final certification review of Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 10, putting formal approval of the largest MAX variant within reach, possibly as early as next week.
United and Air Canada Push to Expand Joint Venture Amid Cross-Border Travel Strains
United Airlines and Air Canada intend to add more routes to their transborder joint venture, even as political friction between the US and Canada weighs on passenger demand across the border.
F-22 Controls Collaborative Combat Aircraft In Flight For The First Time
In an early-October test, a U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor pilot took tactical control of a YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft in flight. It was the first airborne demonstration of the Raptor directing an uncrewed CCA wingman.