Aerospace

The 2026 edition of Aviation Week’s annual eVTOL forecast projects the global fleet size by 2030 and as well as the growth trajectory of other electric aircraft.

Comac completes the maiden flight of the C919-600, a high-altitude variant designed for operations on the Tibetan Plateau and other elevated regions.

Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled plans to produce a four-seat light aircraft using its novel embedded electric propulsion system.

The solar-powered X721 Heliblade high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) has completed its first flight in France.

ATR expects intensified order activity in the second half of the year and discusses what it would take to pursue production in the U.S.

IBM will acquire HRL Laboratories to expand its quantum computing capabilities and long-term advanced technology research.

JEPPESEN FOREFLIGHT was selected by UrbanLink Air Mobility to collaborate on electronic flight bag (EFB) requirements and dispatch procedures supporting eVTOL and other all-electric aircraft operations in South Florida.

FDH AERO and Korea's TESTCOR signed MOU to connect materials testing services with FDH Aero's distribution network and operations in Asia-Pacific region.

CFM INTERNATIONAL secured orders/commitments for 1,749 LEAPs at Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

AAT COMPOSITES, South Africa was rebranded RECARO COMPOSITES to develop/manufacture composite components for the Recaro wheelhouse.

SASMOS HET TECHNOLOGIES was selected by The ePlane Company to provide Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) engineering and industrialization expertise for e200X eVTOL for air ambulance and taxi services in India.

SAFRAN GROUP had €1.98b net profit on €17.6b revenues in 1H26 vs €1.65b on €14.8b in 1H25, ending June with €2.6b in free cash flow; Propulsion (+ 27.7%), Equipment & Defense (+14%) and Aircraft Interiors (+6.6%) all saw y-o-y growth. CFM INTERNATIONAL delivered 1,030 LEAP/22 CFM56 engines in 1H26 vs 729 LEAPs/26 CFM56s a year ago.

BOEING says 737 program began transitioning production to 47 per month rate in 2Q26, with continued anticipation for certification in 2026 and first delivery in 2027 for both 737-7 and 737-10; first 777X delivery is still expected in 2027.

BOEING had $428m net loss on $24.6b revenues in 2Q26 vs $612m net loss on $22.7b in 2Q25, ending quarter with record $715b backlog; COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES lost $322m on $11.75b vs $557m loss on $10.87b a year ago.

Boeing's Kelly Ortberg agrees that commercial airframers and their suppliers could change the business model if they build a next-generation air transport, but it will not happen during the current generation of single aisles.

Boeing reallocates resources from 737 programs to accelerate 777-9 certification, with deliveries on track for 2027 as flight tests near completion.

China built its drone dominance through electronics manufacturing, automation, competition and stable industrial policy, executives say.

Pratt & Whitney believes its second-generation GTF design combined with advanced systems from RTX could give it a head start in the race for a place on the next Airbus and Boeing single-aisle projects.

Aerospace companies including ArianeGroup, Dassault and Thales have had to close sites near Bordeaux in southwest France as wildfires continue to burn in the region.

After a very strong first half for Leap engine deliveries, Safran signals that the times of engine shortages are over.

Warrick Hood to a Director of Turbo Resources Int'l, AZ.

RH AERO SYSTEMS, OH secured agreement from CAPITOL MERIDIAN PARTNERS to make a strategic investment.