Northrop Grumman says efforts to accelerate production of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber could encourage the U.S. Air Force to expand the size of its future bomber fleet beyond the long-standing target of 100 aircraft.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn explosion threatens Amazon Leo satellite rollout, delaying Delta and JetBlue inflight Wi-Fi timelines through 2028.
American Airlines ends free first class upgrades as CEO backs paid buy-ups, weakening AAdvantage loyalty value for elite status members.
Delta’s JFK-LAX reliability crisis drops NPS scores and threatens $8B Amex co-brand revenue as cascading delays hit the most valuable US domestic route.
India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme has entered a major new phase after the Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to three shortlisted industry groups for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.
Hawaiian Airlines launches Chef Sheldon Simeon’s pre-order Main Cabin menu on July 1 for transpacific flights from Hawaiʻi.
United CEO Scott Kirby rules out airline consolidation and dismisses JetBlue merger talk at a Bernstein investor event.
F-35 commands MQ-20 Avenger drone via satellite link in key Collaborative Combat Aircraft teaming test by General Atomics.
EL AL Flight LY19 from Tel Aviv to New York safely landed after a late minimum fuel communication during approach to JFK. The incident raised questions about pilot communication procedures, fuel management decisions, and operational safety standards during high-traffic arrivals.
The Boeing 777X certification program entered a major new phase after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formally approved Phase 4A Type Inspection Authorization testing for the Boeing 777-9.