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Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for the sale of a second Bell 505 to the Fort Worth Police Department. “Bell is proud the Fort Worth Police Department has chosen to expand their existing all-Bell public safety fleet with the purchase of an additional Bell 505, continuing our long-standing […]
This September, a significant milestone was reached in South Asia’s aviation industry: GE Aerospace’s GEnx engine marked 2 million flight hours in the region. In just over a decade, the engine has reshaped the landscape of long-haul flights, enabling millions across South Asia to travel further and more efficiently. With the adoption of Boeing 787
Hypersonic missile defence requires global cooperation. L3Harris is leading the charge through strategic international partnerships in space-based MW/MD technologies. Faster, more elusive and more dangerous than ever before, hypersonic missiles are an increasing threat to global security. The U.S. and its allies must confront the emerging threat as adversaries build out their hypersonic capabilities.
CONFRONTING THE HYPERSONIC THREAT DEMANDS A UNITED FRONTRead More »
Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program and marks the
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to Poland in a sale the U.S. State Department said will improve the security of a NATO ally that is a “force for political stability.” The targeting systems for Poland were included in a recently finalized U.S. Foreign Military Sale contract worth $90.68 million
A revolutionary computer vision system, inspired by the structure of feline eyes, could redefine the capabilities of drones and military robots in challenging environments. Designed to improve target tracking in low-visibility conditions, this new system integrates advanced lenses and sensors that mimic a cat’s eye structure—an innovation expected to benefit a range of autonomous technologies,
DRONES COULD USE ‘ROBOTIC CAT’S EYES’ TO ENHANCE PRECISION IN TARGET TRACKINGRead More »
California has taken a significant leap toward greener air travel through a landmark agreement between Airlines for America (A4A) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This initiative targets a major expansion in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to reach 200 million gallons by 2035—a tenfold increase over current levels. This would
CALIFORNIA ADVANCES SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL GOALS WITH HISTORIC AGREEMENTRead More »
Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. subsidiary, has donated 1,800 aircraft components valued at 6.2 million CAD to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT). The donation, consisting of machined parts, sheet metal, acrylic plastics, and mechanical and electrical components, is intended to enrich SIIT’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program. Students will gain valuable,
Ethiopian Airlines is set to make history this coming Tuesday as it becomes the first airline in Africa to take delivery of the Airbus A350-1000, a groundbreaking addition to its expanding fleet. Aptly named “Ethiopia, Land of Origins,” this new aircraft celebrates Ethiopia’s cultural heritage while symbolising the airline’s commitment to connecting Africa to the
AIRLINES TO WELCOME AFRICA’S FIRST AIRBUS A350-1000 THIS TUESDAYRead More »
In a bold stride toward enhancing regional air mobility in China’s metropolitan areas, Manta Aircraft and Shenyang Aviation Industries Group have united to introduce the six-seater ANN Plus hybrid aircraft. This collaboration represents a significant leap in the development and certification of Manta’s hybrid electric vertical and short takeoff and landing (HeV/STOL) technology, marking the
