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The latest top stories in aircraft manufacturing worldwide.

Early testing results have confirmed improvements in radar robustness and performance.

Eurofighter radar advances into live operational testing

June 10, 2026
Ground-based evaluations have progressed with live targets as Germany and Spain move towards planned radar deliveries in 2027. Full Story
The concept combines a lifting fuselage with electrically powered boundary layer ingesting tail fans.

Electra advances hybrid-electric concept architecture for 2050

June 10, 2026
NASA-backed research has explored how electrification could deliver additional efficiency gains while remaining compatible with existing airline operations. Full Story
Around 500 guests from government, industry, defence and aviation attended the roll-out ceremony.

GA-ATS unveils Do228 NXT for special missions

June 10, 2026
The next-generation aircraft has combined modern systems with the Dornier platform's long-established versatility and reliability. Full Story
Airbus sees future roles for the U145 spanning logistics, firefighting, surveillance and drone mothership operations.

Airbus unveils autonomous helicopter derived from H145

June 10, 2026
The uncrewed platform combines a proven helicopter design with autonomous technology and has its first flight planned later this year. Full Story
Advanced material testing is already under way ahead of first flight.

Otto lays the path for Phantom 3500 development

June 10, 2026
FAA approval of the aircraft’s certification basis has cleared a key hurdle as development activities continue ahead of 2027 flight testing. Full Story
Preparations for the first pre-production aircraft will follow CDR completion.

Vertical advances certification with second Valo prototype flight

June 10, 2026
Expanded flight testing has doubled capacity as the company moves closer to Critical Design Review and pre-production aircraft assembly. Full Story
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Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes

Textron's next-generation Citation M2 completes first flight

June 3, 2026
The M2 Gen3 aircraft has entered a wider test programme as Textron works towards certification and planned service entry in 2027. Full Story

GE completes hybrid-electric powertrain test ahead of flight trials

June 3, 2026
NASA-backed testing has validated a complete megawatt-class propulsion system after more than a decade of technology development. Full Story

Saab and Brazilian Air Force unveil first co-developed Gripen F

June 3, 2026
Brazilian engineers have helped to develop the two-seat aircraft, which will enter flight testing before delivery to the air force. Full Story
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