Clean aircraft fuel production advances slowly; sector sees obstacles to comply with law
Brazilian air industry experts highlight challenges in meeting the country's future fuel law aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2027.
Aviation: Airbus disputes with engine supplier
Airbus publicly criticizes its engine supplier Pratt & Whitney for failing to deliver the contracted number of engines, impacting their production capacity for aircraft.
War in Ukraine: Zelensky pushes for European production of anti-aircraft missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky advocates for the establishment of a European production line for anti-aircraft missiles, specifically for Patriot systems, to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.
War in Ukraine: Zelensky urges European production of anti-aircraft missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is advocating for the European production of anti-aircraft missiles amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The first unmanned tanker aircraft MQ-25 Stingray for the U.S. Navy has completed its first taxi test
The first production MQ-25 Stingray unmanned tanker aircraft for the U.S. Navy has successfully completed its initial low-speed taxi test, with plans for its first flight set for early this year after missing an earlier deadline for this milestone.
Airbus increased deliveries by four percent, but lags behind orders
Airbus reported a four percent increase in aircraft deliveries to 793 in 2025, yet faces challenges in fulfilling its extensive order book due to production issues with the A320.
2026 will be the year of submarines and F-35 aircraft
The article discusses the planned defense contracts for 2026, including the significance of missile production agreements for the Polish defense industry and the expected delivery of new F-35 aircraft.
Boeing received an 8.58 billion dollar contract for the delivery of F-15 aircraft to Israel
Boeing has been awarded an $8.58 billion contract for the F-15 program in Israel, which involves the production and delivery of 25 F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for an additional 25 aircraft.
Russia promises to launch mass production of aircraft next year. Reality, however, is faltering
Despite facing sanctions, Russian airlines have managed to operate, but the country still heavily relies on Western components in aircraft production, a fact that poses challenges to its promises of independence in manufacturing.
Tu-214 will receive Russian electronics. Another production start date announced
Kazakhstan's aircraft factory will begin serial production of Tu-214 passenger planes in 2028, with a planned output of 20 planes per year, as announced by Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov.