aviation   Antitrust   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Airbus   Boeing  
Reuters • David Shepardson, Tim Hepher

Boeing asks US to press EU over €3 billion Airbus loan package, reviving jet-subsidy trade tensions

Boeing has urged the U.S. government to push the European Union for transparency regarding a record €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package to Airbus. The request comes days after Boeing and Airbus’ governments extended a tariff truce over jet subsidies.

2026-07-21T03:08:40.966997-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy   BAE Systems  
Wall Street Journal • Alistair MacDonald

If Ukraine Can Make This Big Gun, Patriot Missiles May Be Next

By Wall Street Journal: Ukraine has struck an agreement to manufacture a howitzer designed by defense giant BAE Systems BA , a deal that provides a potential blueprint for Kyiv’s goal to produce other Western-designed weapons, including Patriot missiles.

2026-07-21T02:42:26.342781-07:00
aviation   Museums   Farnborough Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Policy  
NEW
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

De Havilland relaunches Sherpa, targets new military and government orders

By FlightGlobal: A high-winged Sherpa is back at Farnborough, 50 years after show debut. De Havilland Canada used the second day of the Farnborough show to reintroduce its Short C-23 Sherpa to the international market, with ambitions of securing orders for an updated variant of the multi-use utility turboprop.

Also: Janes
2026-07-21T03:10:06.677928-07:00
aviation   Event   eVTOL   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
NEW
Reuters • David Shepardson

US looks to speed air taxis, supersonic planes to market

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation ‌Administration said it was working to help industry deploy air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches and expand drone operations as it embraces next-generation aviation.

Also: CNA
2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00