Lockheed Martin has announced a major upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 Block 52 flight simulators. The modernisation reflects the advanced capabilities of the upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft and will provide highly realistic simulated environments to help pilots train as they fly. “Maximum accuracy and realism in ground-based flight training
Embraer has revealed a bold new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft during an event at GOL Aerotech’s facilities in Confins, Minas Gerais. This redesign underscores the programme’s strong momentum and reflects the tactical transport aircraft’s defining qualities of speed, agility, durability, reliability, technology and efficiency. Bosco da Costa Júnior, President and CEO
Boeing has opened its new Engineering Centre within the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park. The facility is now fully operational, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region. “This day represents an important milestone for Boeing, Embry‑Riddle and the broader Daytona Beach community,” said Dan Gillian, vice
Joby Aviation has announced a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its autonomous flight technology. As part of Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), a Department-level exercise led by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), the company successfully demonstrated and validated its Superpilot™ autonomous flight system over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, completing more than 7,000 miles of autonomous operations across over
Embraer and Panama have finalised a contract for the purchase of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet will be operated by the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN) as a new platform for surveillance and protection. “It is an honour for Embraer to see another Latin American country choose the A-29 Super Tucano
AAR Corp, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has been awarded a new contract to deliver mobility solutions to the Defence Logistics Agency Troop Support. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract comprises a one-year base period with four additional one-year options, with a total potential value of up to US$85 million.
AAR CORP. has entered into a significant new multi-year defence distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company. The collaboration positions AAR as the exclusive distributor for KC-46 and C-40 platform products across direct and indirect sales channels within the global defence and military aftermarket. The agreement extends to key customers such as the United
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has been awarded a US$2.8 billion un-definitised contract action (UCA) to manufacture Lot 18 of the F135 engines, the power source for all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft. This latest contract underscores the strategic importance of the F135 programme in sustaining advanced air
Reliable Robotics, a company based in California, has confirmed a new contract with the United States Air Force. The agreement covers the purchase, integration, and testing of its Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) on a Cessna 208B aircraft. The technology, which is certifiable by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is designed to deliver safe and continuous
Saab has confirmed the signing of a major contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand. Valued at approximately SEK 5.3 billion (€469 million), the agreement covers the delivery of three Gripen E and one Gripen F models, along with associated
