The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has entered the expanding air campaign against Iran, striking hardened underground missile cave complexes.
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Honeywell has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to design a prototype propulsion system for collaborative combat aircraft, centered on its new SkyShot 1600 small-thrust-class engine.
Air India (AI) has begun modifying faucet control modules across most of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners following a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directive.
The United States is preparing to strengthen its hypersonic weapons portfolio with the unveiling of a new multi-platform missile system developed by Ursa Major.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has expanded its fleet renewal strategy with an order for 34 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, reinforcing its long-term narrowbody growth plan.
Emirates (EK) has suspended all flights to and from Dubai International Airport (DXB) after Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.
The FAA has issued an immediate Airworthiness Directive for 771 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after reports of uncontrollable cockpit and cabin overheating caused by an electrical system fault.
Singapore will acquire Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to enhance maritime domain awareness and complement its planned Boeing P-8A Poseidon fleet, strengthening protection of vital sea lines of communication.
India is advancing discussions to procure the Sky Sting beyond visual range air to air missile from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to strengthen the Indian Air Force.
Unlike commercial airplanes, where unit cost drops as production increases, many military aircraft are built in small numbers.