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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
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Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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ExpressJet confirms agreement with United
18th February 2010
ExpressJet Holdings, Inc, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, has signed an agreement with United Airlines covering 22 ERJ 145 aircraft …
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Bombardier opens third US commercial aircraft service centre
17th February 2010
Bombardier Aerospace has added a third commercial aircraft service centre, in Macon, Georgia, to its growing customer support network worldwide and has announced a launch …
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airBaltic Training open for business in Riga
17th February 2010
airBaltic has announced the establishment of airBaltic Training at Riga International Airport, Latvia, to provide commercial aviation training for flight crews. “After a profitable year …
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Indaer International?s first ATR 42 heavy check on time and on budget
17th February 2010
Indaer International has announced that it and its joint venture partner AvCraft Support Services have completed their first ATR 42 heavy check for launch customer …
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BAE Systems targets Russia for Avro RJ85 placements
17th February 2010
BAE Systems has announced that it will offer Russian airlines the Avro RJ85 as an immediate replacement for ageing aircraft operated on domestic and regional …
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New president and CEO for Aircell
17th February 2010
Aircell has appointed Michael Small as president and CEO of the company, with current president and CEO, Ron LeMay, returning to the position of chairman …
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WestJet achieves 19 consecutive profitable quarters and full-year profit in 2009
17th February 2010
WestJet has announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2009, with profits reported for both time periods. The airline reported fourth quarter net earnings …
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Routes Americas Strategy Forum discusses region?s air transport industry
17th February 2010
“A spirited enquiry” into the shape and direction of the aviation industry in North and South America was the description applied to the debate at …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon Laser-Guided Maverick on track for developmental, operational testing
17th February 2010
Raytheon Company's AGM-65E2/L, the newest variant of the laser-guided Maverick missile, is on track to enter developmental and operational testing. The laser-guided Maverick missile is …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin completes Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb flight test programme
17th February 2010
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) F/A-18 qualification flight test program. The paveway II Plus LGB uses an …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman awarded $41.3 million Life Cycle Support and Engineering Services contract on US Navy LPD 17 programme
17th February 2010
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $41.3 million cost-plus-fixed fee contract for life cycle engineering and support services on the US Navy's USS San …
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Navtech software for SATA Air Acores
16th February 2010
Navtech has signed an agreement with SATA Air Açores to provide flight planning and aircraft performance software for the carrier’s fleet of Bombardier Q200 and …
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Southwest Airlines announces new Philadelphia?Boston route
16th February 2010
From 27 June, Southwest Airlines is to operate a new service between Philadelphia and Boston Logan (BOS). Southwest will start with five daily nonstops between …
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WestJet selects Accertify fraud prevention platform
16th February 2010
Accertify, a leading provider of enterprise-wide transaction screening solutions, has announced a deal with WestJet to implement Accertify's Interceptas platform to enhance the airline’s fraud …
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Flybe launches Belfast?Humberside service
16th February 2010
Flybe has announced a new four times weekly service George Best Belfast City Airport to Humberside Airport operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays to …
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Fokker Services signs Abacus component deal with SA Express
16th February 2010
Fokker Services has signed an Abacus component repair service agreement with South African Express in support of the carrier’s seven Bombardier Q300s. Under the two-year …
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Swiss AviationTraining cleared to offer CRJ100/200/700/900 maintenance type ratings
16th February 2010
The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviaton (FOCA) has confirmed EASA Part 147 approval of Swiss AviationTraining (SAT) as a provider of maintenance type rating …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF will lead future ISTAR efforts
16th February 2010
The head of the Royal Air Force (RAF) says the air arm should play a leading role in future ISTAR gathering efforts and cyber warfare. Speaking …
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Lufthansa Systems launches Integrated Commercial Platform
16th February 2010
Lufthansa Systems (LSY) has announced the release of its Integrated Commercial Platform (ICP), which covers all of an airline’s network and revenue management processes, ensuring …
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![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide]()
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
