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Airbus and Kratos complete the U740 Valkyrie’s first European flight, marking progress towards combat readiness by 2029.
FAA orders Boeing 787 slat actuator replacements, new maintenance checks and safety measures effective November 12, 2026.
India’s IAF chief says the US made no formal F-35 offer, raising questions about stealth fighters and India’s AMCA plans.
FAA orders Airbus A380 engine seal replacements after an uncontained failure, setting urgent deadlines for affected engines.
Israel has missed the final deadline to purchase 12 Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters from the United States after failing to secure approximately $288 million in funding for the proposed $1 billion acquisition.
Edgewing has opened its first engineering hub for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) in Turin, Italy, where engineers will develop aircraft systems and subsystems.
Thailand’s Queen Suthida flies a JAS-39C Gripen solo after military training, marking a major aviation milestone in 2026.
The first Gripen E fighter assembled in Brazil by Embraer has completed its maiden flight, marking a major step in the country’s effort to establish an indigenous production capability for advanced supersonic combat aircraft.
The global race for sixth-generation fighter aircraft is moving beyond the traditional pursuit of speed, manoeuvrability and stealth.