A recent demonstration at Edwards Air Force Base (EDW), California, showed the method could update an F-22 Raptor in minutes rather than the months legacy aircraft often wait.
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Boeing will begin building new 737 Max jets on a fourth final assembly line on July 6 at Everett’s Paine Field, located north of Seattle (SEA). CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed the timeline in a CNBC interview on Friday.
Bombardier Global 8000 sets its first speed record flying Montreal to Nice in just over six hours at Mach 0.95.
US Air Force plans 108 new aircraft in FY2027 as slow industry output limits fighter and tanker fleet growth plans.
When it comes to salaries, Singapore Airlines engineering roles are generally competitive for the local market, though not always as high as tax-free Gulf packages.
Saab unveils the first Gripen F fighter for Brazil, enhancing pilot training, combat readiness, and defence cooperation.
Airbus flies the first A350-1000ULR for Qantas Project Sunrise, starting a two-month Sydney-London certification campaign.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has transferred the first serial-production Yakovlev MC-21-310 to its flight-test division, marking another milestone in the country’s effort to bring its domestically equipped narrowbody airliner into commercial service.
Switzerland’s first F-35A enters major assembly at Lockheed Martin Marietta, with delivery to Arkansas set for mid-2027.
Boeing nears FAA certification of the 737 Max 7 and Max 10, with Max 7 approval expected this summer and Max 10 by year-end.