A commercial-scale demonstration of zero-emission crop spraying using electric aircraft is planned under a project funded by the California government.
The MV-75 plan is a “success-oriented schedule,” with as much flexibility taken out as possible to meet the demands of top Army leaders, officials say.
GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. say they've made progress in nearly three-year-old talks over establishing F414 engine manufacturing in India.
ALOFT AEROARCHITECTS, DE has STC for multi-aircraft cabin interior retrofit on 737s (first installation of Spectrum Networks smart outlet), advancing its MOSAIC concept, modular and certifiable approach designed to reduce lead times.
SES was selected by Japan Airlines to supply its multi-orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) system for 20 A350-900s (linefit by Airbus), 10 787-9s (linefit by Boeing) and 11 787-9s (retrofit); linefit deliveries are slated to begin in '28.
MAGNIX launched magniAIR electric engine for general aviation, initially targeting aircraft for recreational flying and flight training; first engine is being integrated as part of full magniX powertrain in a Van RV-10 for first flight in 2H26.
LOCKHEED MARTIN VENTURES is increasing its fund by 250% from $400m to $1b to mature critical technologies for national security. It has invested >$500m in >120 companies (60 have become suppliers) since startup in 2007.
BOEING delivered 46 airliners (33 737 MAXs; 737NG; 767-2C; 767-300F; three 777Fs; seven 787s) in March 2026 vs 41 (33 737 MAXs; four 777Fs; four 787s) in March 2025; it delivered 143 aircraft in 1Q26 vs 130 in 1Q25. It also announced unidentified orders for 20 MAXs, five 737-800As and eight 787-9s, ending quarter with 6,726 unfilled orders.
COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by Air Canada to supply Aurora business class suites and Meridian+ main cabin seats for 30 A321XLRs on order under airline's Glowing Heart cabin concept (ACUMEN is Air Canada's design partner).
With new FAA airworthiness regulations for light sport aircraft taking effect in July, MagniX is launching an electric powertrain for the general aviation market.
