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175 articlesPage 1 of 9Updated Jul 21, 2026

Abra Group Orders 20 Embraer E195-E2s at Farnborough

Abra Group ordered 20 Embraer E195-E2s at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, anchoring a broader deal of up to 58 aircraft.

Jul 21, 20264 min
Abra Group Orders 20 Embraer E195-E2s at FarnboroughAI illustration
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Boeing Delays New Jet to Clear 7,000-Aircraft Backlog

Boeing will delay its next clean-sheet aircraft design to focus on clearing its nearly 7,000-jet order backlog and stabilizing production.

Jul 21, 20265 min
Boeing Delays New Jet to Clear 7,000-Aircraft Backlog
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GE Aerospace Raises 2026 Guidance Amid Fuel Shock

GE Aerospace raised its 2026 EPS guidance to up to $7.85 as a 72% jet fuel price spike forces airlines to keep repairing older engine fleets.

Jul 16, 20264 min
GE Aerospace Raises 2026 Guidance Amid Fuel ShockAI illustration
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Airbus A220 Engine Crisis to End by Late 2026

Airbus expects A220 engine groundings to resolve by late 2026 as global aircraft-on-ground rates drop to 2% to 3% following MRO expansion.

Jul 16, 20265 min
Airbus A220 Engine Crisis to End by Late 2026
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Airbus C295 India: First Aircraft Rolls Out in Vadodara

The first locally assembled Airbus C295 transport aircraft rolled out in Vadodara, marking a major milestone for the Indian Air Force modernization.

Jul 16, 20263 min
Airbus C295 India: First Aircraft Rolls Out in Vadodara
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Airbus, Boeing Charter Antonov An-124 to Ease Supply Delays

Airbus and Boeing are using Antonov An-124 heavy-lift jets to bypass supply chain bottlenecks and meet critical aircraft delivery targets.

Jul 16, 20264 min
Airbus, Boeing Charter Antonov An-124 to Ease Supply DelaysAI illustration
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Electra Selects Safran TG600 for EL9 Hybrid-Electric Fleet

Electra finalized a life-of-program deal with Safran for 250 TG600 turbogenerators to power its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft starting in 2029.

Jul 15, 20264 min
Electra Selects Safran TG600 for EL9 Hybrid-Electric FleetAI illustration
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Boeing MQ-25A Stingray Completes Second Flight Test

The Boeing MQ-25A Stingray completed its second flight test, advancing autonomous aerial refueling capabilities for U.S. Navy carrier operations.

Jul 14, 20264 min
Boeing MQ-25A Stingray Completes Second Flight Test
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Collins Aerospace Opens UK Hub for Electric Thrust Systems

Collins Aerospace opened a new UK engineering hub to advance electric thrust reverser systems, reducing nacelle weight by up to 20 percent.

Jul 13, 20264 min
Collins Aerospace Opens UK Hub for Electric Thrust Systems
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Airbus and MTU Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine Venture

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are partnering to develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion, targeting zero emission aviation technology by 2035.

Jul 11, 20264 min
Airbus and MTU Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine Venture
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BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 Completes First eIPP Mission

BETA Technologies completed the first FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program mission, transporting manufactured organs across Maryland and Virginia.

Jul 11, 20264 min
BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 Completes First eIPP MissionAI illustration
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Nears FAA Type Certification in July 2026

The FAA is expected to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 by late July 2026, enabling Southwest Airlines to begin its long-delayed fleet modernization.

Jul 11, 20264 min
Boeing 737 MAX 7 Nears FAA Type Certification in July 2026
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Electra EL9 Clears FAA G-1 Certification Milestone

The FAA finalized the G-1 Issue Paper for Electra's EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, establishing the certification basis for its 9-passenger eSTOL design.

Jul 10, 20264 min
Electra EL9 Clears FAA G-1 Certification Milestone
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Airbus Books 71 Orders, Delivers 89 Jets in June 2026

Airbus reported 71 gross orders and 89 aircraft deliveries in June 2026, including a 40-jet A320neo family order from an undisclosed customer.

Jul 9, 20263 min
Airbus Books 71 Orders, Delivers 89 Jets in June 2026
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Boeing Opens Everett North Line for 737 MAX Production

Boeing has launched its new Everett-based North Line to boost 737 MAX production capacity and reach a target of 52 aircraft per month by early 2027.

Jul 9, 20264 min
Boeing Opens Everett North Line for 737 MAX Production
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Airbus H1 2026 Deliveries Climb 15% to 351 Aircraft

Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft in the first half of 2026, marking a 15% increase and keeping the manufacturer on track for its 870-unit goal.

Jul 9, 20263 min
Airbus H1 2026 Deliveries Climb 15% to 351 Aircraft
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BAA Training France Certifies World's First 2.2.1 A320 FFS

BAA Training France has certified an A320 Full Flight Simulator for Transavia France, becoming the first globally to meet Airbus Standard 2.2.1.

Jul 8, 20263 min
BAA Training France Certifies World's First 2.2.1 A320 FFS
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Airbus and MTU Form JV for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are launching a joint venture in 2027 to develop a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine for future commercial aircraft.

Jul 8, 20263 min
Airbus and MTU Form JV for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines
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NATO Selects Saab GlobalEye for E-3 AWACS Replacement

NATO will acquire up to 10 Saab GlobalEye aircraft to replace its aging Boeing E-3 AWACS fleet, with 11 member nations joining the procurement.

Jul 7, 20264 min
NATO Selects Saab GlobalEye for E-3 AWACS Replacement
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Airbus and MTU Form Hydrogen Engine Joint Venture by 2027

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines will launch a joint venture in 2027 to accelerate development of hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems.

Jul 7, 20263 min
Airbus and MTU Form Hydrogen Engine Joint Venture by 2027
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