Africa   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Aero Vodochody locks in Angola and North American L-39NG Skyfox orders, adding ~$230m+ to its pipeline

Aero Vodochody says it has signed contracts for L-39NG Skyfox deliveries to Angola and a North American customer—its first wins for the next-generation jet trainer/light attack aircraft in those regions. The deals cover five aircraft and related overhaul work, with order value reported above $230 million and capacity through mid-2027.

aviation-defence-universe.com • Harmeet Singh

New Orders for AERO Vodochody: L-39 Skyfox Heads to Africa and America

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Czech aircraft maker gets new deals for jet trainers

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2026-06-18T07:52:44.638579-07:00
North America   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • David Shepardson

Senator urges FAA to reject White House pressure to approve Trump arch

By Reuters: The ‌top Democrat on the Senate aviation subcommittee urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject White House pressure to approve President Donald Trump's proposed 259-foot (79-meter) tall Independence Arch, saying it could pose risks to commercial flights.

2026-06-18T07:03:30.470552-07:00