EVIO, backed by Boeing, has unveiled its hybrid-electric regional airliner, the EVIO 810, with a claimed 450 conditional purchase agreements. The clean-sheet aircraft is designed for the 50- to 100-seat market and aims to reduce emissions and operating costs.
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Boeing to divest significant Spirit AeroSystems assets to address antitrust concerns surrounding its $8.3 billion acquisition. Boeing must sell Spirit's Malaysia-based aerostructures operations and maintain supply agreements with competitors including Airbus.
At the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' 69th Assembly of Presidents, leading manufacturers presented ambitious forecasts for the region's aviation boom. Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer each outlined plans to capitalize on Southeast Asia's massive potential, but face significant production challenges.
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft program is expanding its capabilities with the addition of internal weapons bays and an increased wingspan. The aircraft will be able to carry a variety of payloads, including electronic warfare systems and Small Diameter Bombs.
AeroTime spoke with Kirk Schultz, Regional Director for International Business Development at Boeing Defense, Space and Security, during WDS 2026. Schultz emphasized the importance of Saudi Arabia as a key market for Boeing, citing the country's largest user internationally of both F-15 and AH-64 Apache.
Philadelphia International Airport experienced a brief ground stop on November 29 after the FAA responded to a bomb threat involving a passenger aircraft. The temporary halt, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, was resolved after authorities cleared the aircraft for departure.
Bombardier has published its financial results for 2025, indicating an upbeat outlook despite recent external shocks. The company successfully completed its five-year turnaround plan, with full-year revenues surpassing guidance.
A Bombardier Challenger 650 with eight people on board crashed while departing from Bangor International Airport, Maine, amid winter storms in the US. According to reports from a government official, the crash occurred at 19:45 on January 25, 2026, and resulted in a significant fire onboard the aircraft.
Bombardier has acquired MRO and AOG service provider Velocity Maintenance Solutions as part of its expansion into the US market. The acquisition includes Velocity's team, hangar, and mobile response trucks, according to AeroTime reports.
After over a decade of development and testing, the first owner of the Bombardier Global 8000 has received their aircraft, signaling the entry into service of the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde. The aircraft features a top speed of Mach 0.
Bombardier's Global 8000 has received FAA certification, clearing the way for customer deliveries in the US. The aircraft boasts record-breaking speed and range figures, including a top speed of Mach 0.
Bombardier's Global 8000 has secured EASA certification, marking a significant milestone in its journey to customer operations in Europe. Following type certification from Transport Canada and FAA validation, the aircraft entered service in December 2025.
Bombardier has secured a $1.18 billion order from private jet operator Vista for 40 Challenger 3500 aircraft, with the option to exercise for an additional 120 jets that could increase the total value to $4 billion. Deliveries of the first aircraft will begin immediately, marking the start of a 10-year process.
Boom Supersonic has secured a $1.25 billion launch order for its Superpower natural gas turbine, which will power AI data centers. The company has completed its $300 million funding round led by Darsana Capital Partners.
Booz Allen has long been a trusted advisor to the Pentagon, with a history of strengthening government processes and systems. The company is now shifting its focus toward rapid engineering capabilities, which it believes can help address the defense enterprise's time bottleneck.
Pilatus has delivered its PC-12 NGX to Dirceu Julio Gatto, a Brazilian entrepreneur and agricultural producer. The aircraft was handed over by Synerjet's sales manager, Alexandre Morais, on Gatto's property in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Breaking Defense is pleased to announce Diana Stancy as its new Staff Reporter for Naval Warfare. With a background in covering the military at Navy Times and Military Times, Stancy will be responsible for covering the US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, as well as global naval developments.
In 2025, Breaking Defense covered several high-profile stories that resonated with its audience, including the Army secretary's views on prime contractors, a canceled wearable solicitation, AFRICOM chief warnings about China's efforts to replicate US assistance, potential termination of General Dynamics' oversight of 155mm production lines, and questions surrounding future Gripen sales. These stories reflect the shifting landscape of defense spending and policy changes in 2025.
Bristow Group has signed a purchase agreement with Electra.aero for five EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric aircraft plus options for an additional 45 aircraft. A multi-million-dollar pre-delivery deposit was placed to secure the first delivery slot.
The British Army has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch a new drone degree, starting in September 2026. The three-year course will train 15 civilian students and up to five soldiers each year as drone technology specialists.