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CubCrafters partnered with Lycoming on the CC393i engine programme back in 2019.

CubCrafters secures EASA approval for 215 HP XCub

August 27, 2026
Certification covers the tailwheel XCub and the nosewheel NX Cub, which uses nose landing gear and spring main landing gear. Full Story
Harrison Dalton, Airbus apprentice; Charlotte O'Kane, Head of A220 Programme Management; Joanne Millar, Head of A220 Wing Operations; Ethan Kane, Airbus apprentice, mark the start of construction at the Belfast facility.

Airbus expands Belfast wing plant ahead of A220 production increase

August 27, 2026
The extension will add a third autoclave along with specialised tooling and cranage, multiplying Belfast's advanced composite manufacturing footprint. Full Story
FMV commissioned the clean-sheet UAV programme in November 2025 with an 18-month target for the demonstrator and engine.

GKN displays UAV demonstrator and engine

August 27, 2026
The full-scale demonstrator and dedicated turbojet engine have been shown publicly for the first time at The Armed Forces Air Venture 2026. Full Story
The A3-001 concept envisions crewed and uncrewed platforms operating together within one system.

Saab reveals next-gen uncrewed combat air system concept

August 27, 2026
A full-scale model of the A3-001 uncrewed combat air concept has been shown at the Jubilee Air Show in Linköping, Sweden. Full Story
EPACS was run for several days at power levels replicating F-35 mission requirements.

Collins completes F-35 EPACS altitude testing

August 27, 2026
Altitude testing has validated performance of the Enhanced Power and Cooling System, adding thermal margin to support future F-35 technology upgrades. Full Story
Range has increased to 2,055 nautical miles, opening nonstop routes such as Aspen to New York.

Phenom 300EV certified as first light jet with autoland

August 27, 2026
The light jet has received approval from Brazil's ANAC, the US FAA and Europe's EASA, clearing it for worldwide commercial delivery. Full Story
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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
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
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
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus 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
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
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
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies

H2-Sling hydrogen aircraft readies for flight

August 20, 2026
The aircraft is powered by a 100-kilowatt fuel cell system, in which hydrogen and oxygen react across a membrane to generate electricity and heat, with water as the only by-product. Full Story

Heart’s X1 becomes largest battery-powered aircraft flown

August 20, 2026
The 106ft-span demonstrator flew for 27 minutes at Plattsburgh International Airport, reaching 1,100ft AGL under an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate. Full Story

North Wind commences build of hypersonic testing facility

August 20, 2026
Construction has begun on the $1 billion-plus Aerospace & Hypersonic Research and Testing Complex at UMore Park in Rosemount, Minnesota. Full Story
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