The US State Department announced two large-scale military aid packages worth almost $15.7 billion for Israel and Saudi Arabia. The deals include significant orders of AH-64E Apache helicopters, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, and PAC-3 Patriot missile interceptors.
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of almost $6.7 billion in new weapons for Israel, including large orders of AH-64E Apache helicopters and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. The announcement, made late Friday evening, is broken into four Foreign Military Sales cases and includes an estimated cost of up to $3.
AeroTime reports that Turkish Airlines' successful subsidiary, Turkish Technic, has managed to establish itself as one of the world's fastest-growing and most capable maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) providers. The company supports the expansion of Turkish Airlines Inc.
Sabena Technics has secured a 10-year support contract from France's Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) to provide long-term maintenance and operational support for the Franco-German C-130J Super Hercules fleet. The CAROLUS program, framed as a Franco-German cooperation model, includes performance expectations on operational availability, supported onboard capabilities, turnaround times, and logistics services.
Rolls-Royce has completed key tests for its F130 engine as part of the US Air Force's B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program. The company evaluated engine performance under representative mission conditions at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Rolls-Royce has begun ground testing the AE 1107F turboshaft engine for the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor. The engine will power Bell's MV-75 tiltrotor, selected in 2022 to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk under the US Army's Future Vertical Lift program.
Rolls-Royce has delivered a 40% profit surge despite global challenges including tariffs and supply chain constraints. The company announced its underlying operating profit rose to $4.
Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks Research and Technology is adapting to modern airpower needs with faster R&D cycles. The company's rapid prototyping capabilities are crucial for rapid development, deployment, and advancement of technologies.
The Empire Test Pilots' School is a leading training centre for test pilots, operated by QinetiQ in Boscombe Down. The PC-21 is an integral part of the training provided to students from all over the world.
When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Turkey's purchase of 20 Eurofighter Typhoons worth roughly $10 billion, the optics were triumphal. However, for London, the sale looks like an industrial success story that masks a strategic loss.
The first image of Dassault's Falcon 10X has been published by Actu Aero, showing the fully assembled aircraft in its green anti-corrosion coating at Bordeaux-Merignac airport. The aircraft is reportedly undergoing ground tests ahead of its maiden flight, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
Emirates and Rolls-Royce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the launch of a new Trent 900 MRO facility in Dubai. The facility will be based at Emirates' Engineering Maintenance Centre (EEMC).
Emirates has ordered eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow 2025, expanding its long-term commitment to the type. The agreement is valued at $3.
Emirates has been cleared by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to undertake major aircraft modifications on its Airbus and Boeing fleets. The company's engineering subsidiary received GCAA Design Organization Approval (DOA) through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).
EGYPTAIR has received its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant milestone in the airline's expansion strategy. The aircraft features a two-class configuration and powered by Trent XWB-84 engines.
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 Airbus widebody aircraft as part of its fleet renewal strategy, targeting long-haul growth markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the South Pacific. The order includes 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.
Dassault Aviation has unveiled its latest business jet models, featuring state-of-the-art designs and cutting-edge technologies. The Falcon 6X boasts an impressive cabin size, while the Falcon 10X will fly on 100% sustainable fuels.
Airbus and Singapore have completed the certification of the Automatic Air to Air Refueling (A3R) capability of the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The system was evaluated under day and night conditions and marks a world-first in aviation.