Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale F4 fighters, marking a major step in its long term air force modernization strategy while navigating funding, production, and operational challenges.
Aerospace
Dassault Aviation confirmed that the Falcon 10X will conduct its maiden flight in 2026, supported by three structurally complete test aircraft and fully delivered Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines.
Airbus has announced that its first A350F freighter is approaching completion at its Toulouse production facility in France.
Malaysian Airlines (MH) is intensifying its focus on the Chinese market as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Etihad Airways (EY) confirmed major Airbus orders at Dubai Airshow 2025, securing new widebody aircraft for Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Etihad Airways (EY) has seen another Airbus A380 retire, as aircraft A6-APA is now being dismantled and transformed into collectible items for enthusiasts
The US Air Force carried out the first and so far only tests of dropping inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs from the F-35A at Tonopah Test Range near Las Vegas (LAS).
GE Aerospace engineers push the boundaries of engine durability by simulating Middle Eastern desert dust in Ohio test cells, targeting the GE9X, the world’s largest commercial jet engine, for Boeing 777X aircraft.
The Asia-Pacific aviation market is set for one of the largest long-term fleet expansions worldwide, with Airbus projecting demand for 19,560 new aircraft through 2045.
China’s domestically developed C919 passenger jet is preparing to enter the Middle East stage for the first time at the 2025 Dubai Airshow.