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NewsArcher sues Vertical over alleged air taxi design infringement
Archer Aviation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Vertical Aerospace, claiming the UK firm’s recently unveiled Valo air taxi design copies patented elements of Archer’s Midnight aircraft, including wing and tail configurations.
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NewsPratt & Whitney invests $200m to expand forging capacity in Georgia
Engine manufacturer will install additional isothermal forging press at Columbus site by 2028, increasing critical component output by 30% to support commercial GTF and military F135 programmes amid persistent supply-chain constraints.
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NewsTop US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46
The air force’s top civilian official says he is not currently looking at Embraer’s multi-role tanker as part of a sweeping plan to recapitalise the service’s aerial refuelling fleet.
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NewsFAA takes action to address 737 Max cabin overheating concern
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive addressing a ground wire fault in the Boeing 737 Max’s environmental control system that can cause dangerous cabin and flight deck overheating.
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NewsSpirit secures tentative creditor approval to exit bankruptcy as drastically diminished carrier
The agreement is a signal the beleaguered carrier is preparing to emerge from its second Chapter 11 process in the past 15 months.
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NewsUSAF begins weapons integration on Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype
The US Air Force (USAF) has started integrating weapons onto its Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes, with the Anduril YFQ-44A now conducting captive carry tests with inert missiles as the autonomous tactical aircraft programme progresses towards a selecting a competition winner by late 2026.
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NewsEmbraer overhauls Praetor business jet cabins and targets 2029 deliveries
Brazilian manufacturer plans first quarter 2029 deliveries of enhanced Praetor variants featuring industry-first curved touchscreen monitors, redesigned cabin management system, new seats and enlarged galleys.
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NewsUSAF reaches deal with Northrop to accelerate B-21 production by 25%
The US Air Force (USAF) and Northrop Grumman have agreed to a $4.5 billion production acceleration for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, increasing the annual build rate by 25% to expedite delivery of the next-generation strategic aircraft.
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In depthL3Harris eyes more SkyWarden roles with gun pod, long-range weapons and SIGINT sensor
US defence manufacturer L3Harris is significantly expanding the capabilities of its SkyWarden close air support turboprop, adding new weapons including a gun pod, signals intelligence sensors and long-range missiles. The company anticipates international orders will match the US programme of record for 75 aircraft.
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NewsUS Air Force awards CCA engine contracts to Honeywell, GE-Kratos
Both Honeywell Aerospace and the team of GE Aerospace and Kratos have been awarded contracts to complete development of new designs for small turbofan engines meant to offer low-cost propulsion for the emerging category of uncrewed fighter aircraft.
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NewsBAE Systems expands UAS technology pact with US partner Survice Engineering
BAE Systems’ FalconWorks unit is to expand its collaboration with US partner Survice Engineering, after a successful pact based on the T-150 uncrewed aerial system.
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NewsWasaya PC-12 sustains propeller damage after hard landing and go-around
Canadian investigators have disclosed that at Pilatus PC-12 sustained propeller blade damage after a hard landing and go-around in Ontario. The Wasaya Airways aircraft had been conducting a service from Bearskin Lake to Muskrat Dam on 16 February. According to the Transportation Safety Board, the aircraft touched down hard on ...
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NewsMajor operators cancel several Mexico flights as unrest grows
Major operators in the USA, Canada and Mexico have cancelled flights to the popular tourist spot of Puerto Vallarta amid escalating violence after the killing of a drug cartel leader.
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NewsAerospace products appear exempt from Trump’s new 15% tariffs
Aircraft, engines and components will be excluded from the Trump administration’s revised 15% tariff regime, imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down the president’s earlier duties on 20 February.
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In depthWhy the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling creates fresh tariff uncertainty for aerospace
The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s tariffs under emergency powers, followed by his immediate pledge to impose new duties via alternative legal routes, has cast fresh uncertainty over the aerospace sector’s exemption status.
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In depthEmbraer, Northrop team to develop KC-390 refuelling boom
Brazilian airframer Embraer and US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman are developing an optional in-flight refuelling boom for the KC-390 multi-role tanker, targeting international markets including F-35A operators despite uncertain US Air Force interest.
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NewsUS senators introduce bill to aid air taxi certification
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US Senate aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process for electric air taxis and advanced air mobility aircraft, as developers navigate costly approvals.
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NewsAlberta orders five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland
The Canadian province of Alberta has committed C$400 million to purchase five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland Canada, with deliveries beginning in 2031 as the manufacturer ramps up production of the updated firefighting aircraft at its Calgary facilities.
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NewsEx-Spirit A320neos become youngest to be broken up for spares
Two Airbus A320neos which were only produced in the last four years are already being broken up for spares at a facility in Arizona. The aircraft have been acquired by Irish-based asset management company EirTrade Aviation. It identifies the airframes as MSNs 10769 and 10921, both of which were delivered ...
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NewsCitation V landed gear-up after pilot forgot to extend undercarriage: inquiry
US investigators have determined that a gear-up landing involving a Cessna Citation V business jet at Dallas occurred because its pilot simply forgot to extend the undercarriage during approach. The aircraft (N560RT) had been inbound from Houston to Dallas Executive airport on 6 September last year. Its pilot testified that ...