The UK’s first piloted supersonic demonstrator in four decades is now two-thirds structurally complete with wings and tail fins in build.
Flight testing of the 180kg capable platform had been set for Autumn as Canada increases defence spending and focuses on sovereign tech development.
BETA Technologies provided electric engines and test platforms across over four years of joint development and testing, culminating in the approval.
The stratospheric platform project has passed vibration testing in Cochstedt as DLR now works towards future sensor trials and 2026 flight readiness.
Delivery of third KC-390 and launch of A-29N flight test campaign marked two programme landmarks in Portuguese Air Force cooperation with Embraer.
Bombardier and Dassault have committed to the high-speed satcom system, as JetWave X is readied for broader year-end certification and rollout later in 2025.
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