The US Air Force has moved its AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile into production under a $694 million Lockheed Martin contract, reviving a programme that faced repeated test failures and funding uncertainty.
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Iran Air’s Boeing 747 EP-ICD faces heavy maintenance in Tehran, while sanctions complicate repairs and delay its return.
Boeing’s 777 Freighter fleet has overtaken all 747 freighter variants in service, with more than 330 aircraft now operating worldwide.
Boeing 777X test pilots are estimated to earn between $100,000 and more than $250,000 annually in 2026. Their salaries depend on experience, technical expertise, and certification responsibilities. Public salary benchmarks, Boeing’s specialist job postings, and the 777X certification campaign provide insight into the earnings and skills associated with this highly technical aviation career.
Exercise Rummy, held on October 20–21, 2026, advances cooperation under the Northwood Declaration while both countries retain independent nuclear forces and decision-making authority.
Canada has received its first 2 Lockheed Martin CF-35A Lightning II fighter jets at Luke Air Force Base, near Phoenix, Arizona.
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have announced a 10-year framework targeting 1,560 F-35 fighters at a production rate of 156 aircraft annually.
The U.S. Air Force has proposed a $1.057 billion F-47 Future Campus at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The first phase includes an operations and maintenance hangar, reprogramming laboratory, simulator facility and aircraft apron, with construction targeted for completion in March 2031. Additional maintenance, training and support facilities are planned through 2032, while the fighter’s permanent operational basing locations remain unspecified.
The FAA has ordered mandatory horizontal stabilizer inspections for 1,987 US-registered Boeing 737NG aircraft after reports of pitch oscillations linked to excessive freeplay. The directive takes effect on November 23, 2026, and requires operators to inspect the stabilizer hinges and jackscrew, with additional checks or repairs depending on the results.
Switzerland has accepted major reforms to its defence procurement process after a parliamentary review questioned the handling of its F-35A fighter purchase.