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aviation   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Aeroflot firms order for 90 Russian-built MC-21-310s, with deliveries set for 2029–2032

Aeroflot has firmed an order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 narrowbodies from UAC, Rostec and UEC, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 through 2032. The deal underscores Russia’s reliance on domestic aircraft production and import substitution amid continuing sanctions and supply-chain constraints.

2026-09-20T20:05:48.068988-07:00
defense   China  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

China’s J-50/XDS may be testing new radar

By FlightGlobal: Fighter prototype underlines China's aggressive push for new capabilities. Recent images from China indicate that flight testing continues with a secretive, tailless fighter developed by AVIC Shenyang.

2026-09-20T20:04:56.368702-07:00
space   Europe   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Paula Sambo

Canada, France to Develop Space Systems as Carney Eyes EU

By Bloomberg: Canada and France have asked their space agencies and defense departments to develop and share infrastructure including space-launch systems, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on a visit to a French territory near Newfoundland and Labrador.

2026-09-20T11:50:08.894632-07:00
defense   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

F-35 Parts Diversion to Hong Kong Under Probe in US Congress

By Bloomberg: A US House committee that oversees defense policy is investigating the diversion of potentially sensitive F-35 fighter jet components this year from Australia to Hong Kong, a spokesperson said.

Also: wonderfulengineering.com, defensemirror.com and FlightGlobal
2026-09-20T18:05:07.249881-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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Reuters • Seher Dareen, Trixie Sher Li Yap

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

By Reuters: Europe faces a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit, even as it turns ‌to far-flung suppliers including South Korea, which is set to boost its jet exports to Europe to a four-year high in September, according to analysts and shipping data.

Also: CNA
2026-09-20T17:20:48.279091-07:00