The Pentagon has raised its estimated cost of the ongoing Iran conflict to $37.5 billion, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning lawmakers that military training could be reduced unless Congress quickly approves supplemental funding.
Aerospace
Boeing prepares next generation aircraft as 737 MAX certifications, production growth and financial recovery continue.
Canada has officially joined the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as its first observer nation, gaining access to classified discussions on one of the world’s most advanced sixth-generation fighter aircraft projects.
GOL returns two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets for scrapping after factory issues, engine problems, and high maintenance costs.
American, Australian, and Japanese Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters have begun flying joint combat missions over northern Australia as part of Exercise Pitch Black 2026, one of the world’s largest multinational air combat drills.
Israir (6H) has raised concerns over what it believes could be deliberate targeting after one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged by an airport ground vehicle at London Luton Airport (LTN), marking the third similar incident involving the airline at the airport in less than a year.
The Bombardier Global 8000 business jet has set a new speed record on a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Farnborough (FAB) in the United Kingdom, completing the city pair in 8 hours and 46 minutes.
The US Air Force has reached a major milestone in military aviation after successfully flying a modified F-16 Fighting Falcon under the control of artificial intelligence during flight tests at Eglin Air Force Base (VPS), Florida.
Airbus is preparing the next round of design upgrades for its A320 Family, more than 40 years after the programme first entered service.
Boeing has torn down one of its earliest 777-9 airframes, a jet meant for Emirates that sat grounded at Paine Field for six years. The scrapping highlights a growing rework crisis on the delayed 777X program.