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The components were manufactured at GKN Aerospace's Cowes facility on the Isle of Wight.

GKN completes wings for Brontanax prototype

August 6, 2026
Flight-ready structures for the UK's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype have progressed from a clean-sheet design to full integration within an accelerated timeline. Full Story
The CJ3 Gen3 prototype reached 41,000 feet during its nearly two-hour first flight.

CJ3 Gen3 prototype completes maiden flight in Wichita

August 6, 2026
The prototype aircraft pairs Garmin Emergency Autoland with the G3000 avionics suite as Textron Aviation continues certification work on the light jet. Full Story
The Arriel 2K completed ground testing at Safran's Bordes site in southwest France.

Safran's Arriel 2K wins EASA certification for AW09

August 6, 2026
The engine powering Leonardo's AW09 has completed EASA certification after more than 4,100 hours of testing, including over 600 hours in flight. Full Story
KAI President, Kim Jong-chul, with Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, at the signing of the MOU on the 28th of July 2026.

KAI partners with Embraer on structures

August 6, 2026
The agreement sets out a framework for joint work on structures technology, with both companies exploring opportunities across design, engineering and quality control. Full Story
The 737-7 offers up to 3,800 nautical miles of range in a 135 to 160-seat cabin.

Boeing's 737-7 receives FAA tick for commercial service

August 6, 2026
Certification follows a test programme that began in 2018 and included more than 1,000 hours of flight and ground testing. Full Story
Local, state and federal leaders attended an opening celebration inside Northrop Grumman's newest high-bay facility.

Northrop Grumman opens Florida engineering facility

August 6, 2026
Florida's aerospace sector continues to grow as Northrop deepens its investment, supporting nearly 8,000 jobs and 500 supplier partners statewide. Full Story
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Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
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A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
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Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
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CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
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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.
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
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
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
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
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
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.
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
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
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
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
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
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.

Sikorsky advances Nomad 100 through EVADE testing

July 29, 2026
The twin prop-rotor combines vertical take-off and landing with fixed-wing speed and range, extending Sikorsky's autonomous aircraft portfolio. Full Story

Pratt & Whitney completes hybrid-electric ground tests

July 29, 2026
Initial testing of the flight-standard propulsion system and propeller has been completed in Longueuil, paving the way for installation on a Dash 8-100 testbed. Full Story

BAE Systems wins £708m GCAP contract extension

July 29, 2026
The contract builds on Team Tempest progress since 2018, involving around 4,500 people across BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce. Full Story
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