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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Saab books SEK 10.1B order for two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft from undisclosed Middle East customer, deliveries due in 2030

Saab has received an order for two additional GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from an undisclosed customer in the Middle East. The contract is valued at SEK 10.1 billion and calls for delivery of both aircraft in 2030, extending the platform’s footprint in the region.

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2026-07-27T04:15:57.121272-07:00
FCC   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Boeing  
The Air Current • Julie Johnsson, Will Guisbond

Boeing, GE among industry coalition pushing for speed-up of U.S. aircraft certification

By The Air Current: FARNBOROUGH — Boeing, GE Aerospace and other large U.S. aviation manufacturers have formed an industry coalition that’s working with the Federal Aviation Administration to accelerate and modernize the aircraft certification process, spokespeople for organizations leading the initiative confirmed.

2026-07-27T06:51:27.216515-07:00
Aerial Firefighting   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

De Havilland poised to start final assembly of first DHC-515, eyes 2028 delivery

By FlightGlobal: Assembled in Calgary, the DHC-515 is a modernised variant of the prior CL-415 water bomber. De Havilland Canada is marching toward an expected 2028 delivery of its first DHC-515 water bomber, with much of the aircraft already manufactured and final assembly expected to start this year.

2026-07-27T07:51:42.272785-07:00
Helicopter   Supply Chain   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Helicopter Alliance on the acquisition trail to grow full-service offering

By FlightGlobal: US subsidiary Ace Aeronautics also is expanding footprint to cope with higher order volumes. Czech Republic-headquartered rotorcraft group Helicopter Alliance is lining up a slew of acquisitions as it looks to grow its full end-to-end service offering for customers.

2026-07-27T06:51:28.947155-07:00