First Take, May 18, 2026

Embraer C-390
Credit: Embraer
DEFENSE The United Arab Emirates has ordered 10 Embraer C-390 airlifters with options for another 10, positioning itself as potentially the largest operator of the type. In a surprise announcement, Turkey’s defense ministry says it has produced six experimental 42,000-lb.-thrust Guchan engines to...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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