The advent of solid-state batteries in the automotive sector could precede their emergence in aeronautics by just a few years, according to the CEO of Aura Aero
Airbus is now targeting the third quarter of 2026 for the first flight of the A350F, leading to first delivery and entry-into-service in the second half of 2027.
DASSAULT AVIATION and THALES, through cortAIx, its artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator, agreed to form strategic partnership for the development of controlled and supervised AI for defense aeronautics
ROLLS-ROYCE late last month officially introduced the Trent 1000 XE (for 787) with a redesigned high-pressure turbine blade for 40% increase in cooling flow to provide three times longer time on wing and enhanced durability.
BOEING has expanded its technology and innovation center in Munich to support R&D activities in advanced composites, automated manufacturing, model-based engineering, new production technologies and large-scale modification projects. BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES will now provide full technical support for 787 and 737 cabin modifications out of facility.
ALA GROUP and OWS AUTOMOTIVE signed joint venture agreement to provide supply chain management services, including global parts sourcing, kitting and assembly, MRO support, and JIT delivery, across the GCC and MENA regions.
The UK’s aviation weather forecaster is launching a new volcanic ash forecasting method to be made available for free to all airlines and the aviation industry.
A total of 22 widebody aircraft were delivered in October—10 from Airbus and 12 from Boeing—marking a significant year-over-year increase for the industry.
Commercial narrowbody deliveries came to a total of 107 units in October 2025—two units less than the previous month but 42 aircraft more year-over-year.
For Emirates’ long-haul fleet, the challenge is twofold: maintaining aging widebodies while looking beyond their likely life spans to the next big thing.
