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UK's first E-7 Wedgetail arrives at RAF Lossiemouth for testing ahead of planned handover to Royal Air Force

CFM says certification work on a finalized Leap-1B EEC software load is underway to address safety concerns on the 737 MAX.

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U.S. Air Force tests Istari's Industry One platform to enable secure digital collaboration across defense industrial base partners.

Older aircraft engines are typically the most profitable for makers, but in the current crisis, many engines are being retired instead of getting overhauls.

European manufacturers continue to strengthen their presence in China.

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

Boeing booked 109 unidentified orders in April, including commitments for 57 widebodies, the company said May 12.

Boeing has released its commercial orders and deliveries for April, which saw its backlog bolstered by three substantial firm commitments from unidentified customers.

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is preparing for the first launch of its Vulcan rocket in support of Amazon’s Leo broadband constellation deployment.

After stating it was close to placing a follow-on widebody order with Airbus or Boeing, Lufthansa has opted to order aircraft from both manufacturers.

Boeing plans to invest $1 billion over the next three years in its recently reacquired Wichita site, its top executive announced May 11.

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Boeing flew the first 777-9 destined for Lufthansa on an initial test flight from its Everett, Washington, production site on May 7.

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Alaska Airlines has signed on as launch customer for Boeing’s recently introduced virtual pilot training software, the companies said.

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A portion of the retired Boeing KC-10 Extender fleet could be back in service and refueling U.S. military aircraft by year’s end.

Computing by laser; automating light helicopters; uncrewed airdropping; and beam-powered UAS.

Editors discuss recent earnings updates from Airbus and Boeing that saw the duopoly shrug off the Gulf War but note persisting supply chain issues. A freighter battle between the two is also heating up.

While the Iran war presents another black swan event for the air transport industry, airlines appear eager to stick to their orderbooks for now.

The UK Defense Ministry plans to conduct a drill with a handful of companies to assess how a protracted conflict would impact supply chains.

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

Some airlines are trimming capacity, but no signs suggest a surge in aircraft retirements is in the cards.

Steve Parker, CEO at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, shares insights on the F-47 win, team dedication, and cultural shifts at the Laureate Awards.