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The latest top stories in aircraft manufacturing worldwide.

The fuselage is developed and realised with no unique tooling or fixturing using fully digital software-defined manufacturing assets.

Saab advances digital manufacturing with autonomous fuselage

December 17, 2025
A large-scale laser powder bed fusion structure was built without tooling using Divergent’s software-defined production system and robotic assembly. Full Story
The Airbus A400M military transport aircraft will benefit from the campaign.

Airbus deploys Stratasys printed parts for A320, A350 and A400M

December 17, 2025
Certified polymer components have cut weight, reduced lead times and improved production flexibility across Airbus aircraft supported by Stratasys systems. Full Story
Electra’s Ultra Short technology enables quiet, reliable operations from spaces as small as 150 feet, expanding access to thousands of take-off and landing sites.

Electra kicks off Part 23 application for hybrid-electric EL9

December 17, 2025
The move advances the nine-passenger aircraft into formal certification following years of engagement with FAA policy and standards teams. Full Story
The F-16 Block 70 combines a modern digital cockpit with a 12,000-hour service life to support long-term operational demands.

Lockheed completes initial F-16s for Bulgaria and Slovakia

December 17, 2025
The finished aircraft strengthen NATO interoperability while advancing national air defence modernisation plans across both air forces. Full Story
Thales’ SEVP Operations & Performance, Philippe Knoche, and VP Global Procurement for Engineering and for India & AMEWA, Deepak Talwar, with SFO Technologies’ Chairman & Managing Director, N. Jehangir, and senior corporate vice-president for strategic business development, U.M. Shafi, at the signing ceremony in Bengaluru.

Thales brings Rafale radar production to India

December 17, 2025
An agreement with SFO Technologies supports domestic production of complex wired structures for the RBE2 AESA radar fitted to Rafale aircraft operated by India’s armed forces. Full Story
The Rotax 912 iSc burns just 14 litres per hour and accepts automotive fuel for lower running costs and emissions.

Tecnam debuts P2008JC NG with injected engine and hybrid airframe

December 17, 2025
The CS-23 certified aircraft will target flight schools seeking lower operating costs higher safety margins and unified fleets from ab-initio through advanced training. Full Story
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
We provide global testing services for aeronautic & defence industries. A single partner for complete testing service.
Emitech Group
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
We provide global testing services for aeronautic & defence industries. A single partner for complete testing service.
Emitech Group
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
We provide global testing services for aeronautic & defence industries. A single partner for complete testing service.
Emitech Group

Embraer and Aquarela complete AI-based Smart Planning project

December 11, 2025
The ten-month collaboration brought AI-driven visibility to Embraer’s supply chain, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and improving supplier coordination across operations. Full Story

Dassault expands Falcon 6X build partnership with Dynamatic

December 11, 2025
The Falcon 6X’s rear fuselage will now be fully manufactured and assembled by Dynamatic, furthering India’s aerospace ambitions through Make in India. Full Story

Super-midsize G300 completes first flight

December 11, 2025
First flight lasted over two hours at 30,000 feet and followed 2,000 hours of ground testing and two test aircraft already in production. Full Story
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