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12 August 2024
Boeing, U.S. Air Force Definitize Contract for Two Rapid Prototype E-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft
• Contract includes lifecycle development, training, and support for the U.S. E-7A fleet • Combat-proven Boeing E-7A Wedgetail provides unparalleled “first…
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12 August 2024
Norway – M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket…
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08 August 2024
Boeing’s Patriot Program Tops Seeker Production Records
– Fast start to 2024 sets team up for annual production record – Demand for PAC-3 continues to grow in the wake of recent conflicts…
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08 August 2024
Cathay Group orders the A330neo
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft. The order follows a thorough evaluation by the airline…
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06 August 2024
A Thousand F-35s and Counting
With a global fleet of more than 1,000 F-35s, the program has reached a new level of size and strength, fundamentally transforming the way allied…
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05 August 2024
French A400M in Pitch Black: flying a few feet off the ground
In a fighter-dominated military exercise, a French A400M demonstrates its versatility in Pitch Black, performing tactical flights a few feet off the ground.…
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05 August 2024
Royal Australian Air Force Welcomes First Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton
Australia’s Triton program remains on track with three additional aircraft currently in production Northrop Grumman Corporation joined the Royal Australian…
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05 August 2024
Bell’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Enters Milestone B
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced today the United States Army has approved the Milestone B decision for the Future Long Range Assault…
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05 August 2024
Boeing Delivers First MH-139A Production Aircraft to U.S. Air Force
– New helicopters support U.S. Air Force fleet modernization, critical to future national security – Grey Wolf increases capability while reducing…
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30 July 2024
June Air Cargo Demand Surges 14.1%, Boosting Strong First Half Performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.…
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30 July 2024
Greece Chooses the F-35 Lightning II
The Greek government finalized its intention to procure 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA)…
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29 July 2024
Croatia Airlines takes delivery of its first A220 in new livery
Croatia’s flag carrier and a member of Star Alliance, Croatia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 at Airbus Mirabel site, in Canada. This…
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29 July 2024
U.S. and Netherlands Sign Agreement for JASSM-ER Missiles
Netherlands, July 29, 2024 – U.S. and Netherlands officials formalized a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LoA) agreement to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Joint…
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29 July 2024
Pitch Black 24 – Why the European air forces are Down Under
Hugs mingle with smiles and tired faces on the flight line at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air base in Darwin. The German and…
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29 July 2024
Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation (UK) Limited ink an aircraft deal for three Beechcraft King Air 360C to provide life-saving air ambulance service in Scotland
Textron Aviation Inc. today announced an agreement with Gama Aviation (UK) Limited for the purchase of three cargo door-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360C…
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26 July 2024
Avation places new ATR 72-600 at Japan’s JCAS Airways
First aircraft placed out of 10 from Avation PLC’s recent order, demonstrating dynamism of regional market and attractiveness of ATR aircraft Farnborough,…
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26 July 2024
Air Tahiti enhances fleet and operations with an additional order of 4 ATR 72-600
Farnborough, 25 July 2024 – ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced the signing of an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft…
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25 July 2024
Abra Group (majority investor of Avianca and Gol) signs MoU for five A350-900s
Farnborough, United Kingdom, 25 July 2024– Abra Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for five A350-900s to further expand its international…
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25 July 2024
flynas signs agreement for additional 75 A320neo Family aircraft and 15 A330neo
Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 25, 2024 – flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for…
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25 July 2024
Embraer announces sale of six A-29 Super Tucano at Farnborough
The agreement provides for the delivery of six aircraft to the Air Force starting in 2025. Farnborough Airshow, July 23, 2024 – Embraer announced today…
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25 July 2024
BEECHCRAFT KING AIR SPECIAL “CRIMSON EDITION” UNVEILED IN HONOR OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, today announced a special edition 60th anniversary option for the iconic Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360…
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25 July 2024
Macquarie AirFinance Places First Boeing Order with Purchase of 20 737 MAX Jets
– Lessor chooses 737 MAX flexibility and efficiency to support airline customer fleet modernization – 737 MAX positioned to replace significant wave of…
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24 July 2024
Japan Airlines finalises order for A350-900s and A321neo aircraft
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 widebody aircraft and 11 single-aisle A321neo, finalising a commitment announced…
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24 July 2024
Virgin Atlantic orders seven additional A330neo aircraft to complete fleet transformation
Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven A330neo aircraft as part of its wider fleet transformation. The agreement takes Virgin Atlantic’s…
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24 July 2024
Berniq Airways orders six A320neo Family aircraft to support growth
Berniq Airways, Libya’s airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for six A320neo Family aircraft. The airline already operates six A320s and intends to…
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24 July 2024
Macquarie AirFinance Places First Boeing Order with Purchase of 20 737 MAX Jets
– Lessor chooses 737 MAX flexibility and efficiency to support airline customer fleet modernization – 737 MAX positioned to replace significant wave of…
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24 July 2024
Virgin Atlantic orders seven additional A330neo aircraft to complete fleet transformation
Farnborough, United Kingdom, 23 July 2024 – Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven A330neo aircraft as part of its wider fleet transformation….
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23 July 2024
Qatar Airways Announces Order for 20 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets
– 777X launch customer takes 777X order book to nearly 100 airplanes – Order part of growth plan that includes 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX…
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23 July 2024
Berniq Airways orders six A320neo Family aircraft to support growth
Farnborough, United Kingdom, 23 July 2024 – Berniq Airways, Libya’s airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for six A320neo Family aircraft. The…
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23 July 2024
The Netherlands to acquire nine Multi-Mission Airlift Embraer C-390 Millennium in joint order with Austria
Common fleet will allow both nations to cooperate and benefit from synergies in areas like training, logistics and future growth of the platform The…
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23 July 2024
Japan Airlines Will Modernize Fleet with up to 20 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
– Japan’s flag carrier commits to 10 fuel-efficient 787-9 jets with options for 10 more – Adding 787s on long-haul routes to meet rising international…
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22 July 2024
Luxair Selects Largest Boeing 737 MAX Model, Buying up to 4 737-10 Jets
– European regional carrier cites ‘high-commonality’ between models as choice for adding 737-10 to growing 737 MAX fleet – 737 MAX family will support…
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22 July 2024
Korean Air Commits to Up to 50 Boeing Widebodies to Strengthen Future Long-Haul Fleet
– Korea’s flag carrier to become newest 777X customer with commitment for 20 777-9 passenger airplanes – Order for up to 30 787-10 jets will…
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22 July 2024
National Airlines Selects Four Boeing 777 Freighters to Expand Global Fleet
World’s most capable twin-engine freighter provides market-leading range and reliability to meet global air cargo demand FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July…
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22 July 2024
Drukair adds Airbus A320neo and A321XLR aircraft to fleet to expand international network
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18 July 2024
Airbus welcomes London Gatwick to global hydrogen hub network
London, 18 July 2024 – Airbus has teamed up with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products, the world’s largest hydrogen supplier, to expand hydrogen…
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17 July 2024
Romania sees initial contract to buy F-35 fighter jets, defence ministry says
BUCHAREST, July 16 (Reuters) – Romania expects to sign a government-to-government agreement with the United States to purchase latest-generation F-35…
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17 July 2024
Boeing Delivers Rocket Stage to NASA, Will Launch First Humans Around the Moon Since Apollo
– The 212-foot tall core stage will fly Artemis II mission and will be the first to launch crew – NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor…
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17 July 2024
C-130J Super Hercules Earns New Mission Capability
Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown Air Reserve…
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16 July 2024
Lockheed Martin Announces Industrial Participation, Offset Opportunities For Thailand
Lockheed Martin today announced it would continue its legacy of delivering economic value to Thailand through a robust industrial participation proposal –…
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