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AERO 2026 expands travel and accommodation options, with new flights, charter services, improved slot booking and free shuttle routes for visitors to Friedrichshafen. Visitors and exhibitors attending AERO 2026, taking place from 22 to 25 April at Messe Friedrichshafen, will benefit from an expanded range of travel and accommodation options designed to improve access to […]
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the US Navy, has successfully conducted flight testing of an expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft system, further strengthening its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. The flight test, carried out on 17 December, featured a greater number of SDS pods than previously
GA-ASI AND US NAVY EXPAND MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE CAPABILITYRead More »
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has officially opened a new 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hypersonic systems manufacturing and payload integration facility in Princess Anne, Maryland. The announcement marks the company’s sixth new facility opening within a year, underlining its continued investment in expanding the United States defence industrial base. The advanced facility is intended to significantly
KRATOS OPENS NEW HYPERSONIC MANUFACTURING AND INTEGRATION FACILITY IN MARYLANDRead More »
The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 has entered service with Garmin Autothrottles, enhancing pilot control, efficiency and performance in the light-entry jet segment. The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 has entered into service with the integration of Garmin Autothrottles, further enhancing the capabilities of what is described as the most delivered light-entry jet. The aircraft received certification
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GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of engine tests demonstrating the viability of a liquid-fuelled rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missile applications. The work marks the first initiative under a broader joint technology development arrangement between the two companies. Conducted at the GE Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, the tests
JetZero, the US-based start-up developing what it describes as the world’s first commercial all-wing aircraft, has raised approximately $175 million in Series B financing to accelerate development of its full-scale demonstrator aircraft. The financing round was led by B Capital, with participation from United Airlines Ventures, Northrop Grumman, 3M Ventures, Trucks VC and RTX Ventures,
JETZERO RAISES $175 MILLION TO ADVANCE ALL-WING AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATORRead More »
The global communication small satellite market is projected to grow to $18.34 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand for broadband and IoT services, with mini satellites (101–1,200 kg) leading market share. The global communication small satellite market is set for substantial growth, projected to surge from USD 5.95 billion in 2025 to USD 18.34
COMMUNICATION SMALL SATELLITE MARKET POISED TO REACH $18.34 BILLION BY 2030Read More »
South Africa’s aerospace engineering and space technology ecosystem took a substantive step in November 2025 with the official opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Facility and the new headquarters of the Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) at the University of KwaZulu‑Natal (UKZN) on the Howard College Campus in Durban. The facilities were inaugurated by Dr Mlungisi
Gulfstream G500 and G600 achieve EASA steep-approach certification, enabling operations at more airports worldwide and enhancing fleet flexibility for European operators. Savannah, GA, January 2026 – Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that its G500 and G600 business jets have received certification for steep approach landings from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), expanding operational access
GULFSTREAM G500 AND G600 ACHIEVE EASA STEEP-APPROACH CERTIFICATIONRead More »
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, achieving a record backlog of 8,754 aircraft and strong global demand for single-aisle and widebody jets. Toulouse, January 2026 – Airbus closed 2025 with a total of 793 commercial aircraft deliveries, up 4% on the previous year, reinforcing the company’s position in a dynamic and complex aviation market.
