David Donald
Contributor - UK
Contributor - UK
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
BAE Unveils Brontanax CCA
The first example is essentially complete and will fly next year
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
General Atomics Adds More Weapons to SkyGuardian
Paveway IV, Brimstone, Spear, and JSM are being added to the MQ-9B’s arsenal
Aircraft
Typhoon Rapidly Gains Anti-drone Capability
Laser-guided APKWS light rocket rapidly adapted for air-to-air use
Aircraft
BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab Team for UK Trainer
The proposal commits to a UK final assembly facility
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
BAE Systems’ Blizzard Hits Farnborough
BAE Systems FalconWorks is collaborating with the Skunk Works on a multi-mission air vehicle
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Ahead of the Rest: MQ-28 Nears Australian Service
RAAF will become the first air arm to operate a collaborative combat aircraft
Rotorcraft
Cheyenne II Tiltrotor Accelerates Toward First Flight
Completed sub-assemblies are coming together for the first test vehicles
Aircraft
NATO Allies Accelerate Multinational Fleets
New fleets are being proposed to meet the AEW and airlift needs of NATO member coalitions
Aircraft
Low-cost Broadband Project Launches Funding Drive
Avealto is aiming to fly a prototype stratospheric platform in September this year
Sustainability and Environment
Global 8000 Completes Environmental Declaration
Bombardier is the only bizjet maker to declare its full environmental footprint
Engines
GE’s Dreamliner Engine Passes 50 Million Hours
Milestone notched in just over 14 years in service
Aircraft
Global 8000 Sets Speed Record on Way to Farnborough
Bizjet flew from Los Angeles to Hampshire in under nine hours
Engines
British Airways Picks Pratt & Whitney GTF for A320neos
The Pratt & Whitney engine could power more than 60 new British Airways A320s
Aircraft
A New King Air 360ER for Malta’s Maritime Patrol
The King Air 360ER will bolster the Mediterranean island’s maritime surveillance capabilities
Maintenance and Modifications
Corsica Technics Signs for ATR72 Firefighting Kits
Kepplair’s fire-fighting ATR72 conversion should be ready for market in 2027
Avionics
Runway Overrun System Approved for Embraer’s E2
The ROAAS mitigates potential runway overrun risks
Rotorcraft
Adani and Leonardo Forge Indian Helicopter Partnership
Companies lay the foundation for a helicopter ecosystem in India
Aircraft
Support for the M-346F in Indonesia Gathers Momentum
The Indonesian MoD is now discussing a wide-ranging support solution
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Discusses Service Center Status with TAI
Thai Aviation Industries could become an Embraer authorized service center
Training and Workforce
CAE Pitching for Asia-Pacific Military Helicopter Training
Training systems provider bidding for an air force rotary-wing training requirement
Aircraft
Singapore Looking Forward to F-35
The initial batch of Singaporean aircraft is slated to be handed over by the end of this year
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Full Speed Ahead for Collaborative Combat Ghost Bat
In 2028 Australia will become the first country with an operational collaborative combat aircraft capability
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering and Honeywell Team for Defense Modernization
The two companies may establish an MRO center for Honeywell avionics
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Korean Collaborative Combat Aircraft Make International Debut
Korea Aerospace Industries displaying models of two CCA designs at Singapore Airshow
Avionics
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Team on Dual-use Technology
Tech pioneers join forces to develop advanced systems for future applications
Aircraft
AVIC Offers Low-cost Alternative to the F-35
Shenyang J-35 bears many similarities to its American counterpart
Aircraft
China Adds Muscle to Military Aviation Capabilities
New airlifter and advanced trainer lead latest Chinese developments
