Aircraft & Propulsion

Germany says it is considering acquiring Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft as part of its involvement in the NATO program to replace Boeing E-3s.

SNC is preparing to take delivery of the fifth 747-8i from Korean Airlines to modify for the U.S. Air Force’s E-4C program, as it continues its push to keep the program on schedule.

Northrop Grumman says building a sixth-generation U.S. Navy fighter is needed for the health of the industrial base.

A day after announcing a sale to Thailand of one A330-800 MRTT, Airbus revealed a follow-on order for two more H225 helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force.

India has retired its last Mikoyan MiG-21s after more than 60 years of operation.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Vectis takes lessons from sixth-generation fighter and classified uncrewed aircraft systems work.

Canada’s accelerated defense spending increase will ease Canada’s continued effort to modernize its air forces and achieve greater interoperability with its NATO partners.

Asked by a reporter if he could revive Turkey’s canceled F-35 deal shortly, Trump replied: “I could do so easily if I want. We may do that."

The second B-21 flight test aircraft has already flown a second time since its delivery sortie to the U.S. Air Force.

The U.S. Navy has flown surrogates for future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) with a version of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software.

The U.S. Air Force is in a decision-making moment with two phases of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort.

Leonardo will support the Kuwaiti Air Force’s new fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons through until December 2029 under a new contract extension.

The Royal Thai Air Force is to be the first customer for Airbus’ new Multi-Role Tanker Transport+ based on the A330-800 airliner.

India’s government has signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to acquire nearly 100 Mk. 1A versions of the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.

Helsing is jumping into the collaborative combat aircraft market, unveiling its CA-1 Europa that takes advantage of expertise from new subsidiary Grob.

Mission autonomy testing has started on the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. competitor for the initial U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Six major aviation programs to be led by Airbus Defense and Space and Airbus Helicopters were given a Royal Decree by Spain on Sept. 23.

Boeing has submitted commitments to the European Commission as part of its ongoing plan to take over Spirit AeroSystems.

Tests have shown that when used in uncrewed applications, Pratt's small turbofan engines could provide up to 20% more thrust than they were originally qualified for, the company says.

The U.S. Air Force's renewed look at the future of its aerial refueling fleet is again prioritizing stealthy, new build aircraft, if the service can afford it.

Chen Chuanren reports from HMS Prince of Wales, where Carrier Strike Group Commander Commodore James Blackmore spoke to the media following three months in the Pacific.

RTX and Shield AI will supply the software “brains” for the first increment of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) fleet, sources say.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is to manufacture startup Elroy Air’s Chaparral for delivery to U.S. commercial and defense customers under an exclusive agreement.

Pratt & Whitney has teamed up with Czech Republic-based PBS Group on the development of a next-generation APU for commercial and military aircraft platforms.