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GE Aerospace is using a Boeing 747 flying testbed to evaluate the GE9X, LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B and other engine technologies. The platform enables in-flight testing of propulsion systems and supports development and validation across multiple commercial aircraft programs.
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GE Aerospace is using a Boeing 747 flying testbed to evaluate the GE9X, LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B and other engine technologies. The platform enables in-flight testing of propulsion systems and supports development and validation across multiple commercial aircraft programs.
Luxair has formally added its first two company-owned Boeing 737-8s to its fleet. The aircraft arrived separately: the first has already operated commercially for nearly two weeks, while the second reached Luxembourg only days before the airline’s announcement.
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The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a sole-source F-15 contract with a $131.23 billion ceiling through 2037, covering production, modernization and sustainment for U.S. and foreign customers. Separately, Raytheon completed a $50 million Mississippi expansion, while Lockheed Martin announced a $1.8 billion industrial package supporting Peru’s F-16 acquisition.
The Gripen F, the two-seat variant of Saab’s Gripen E, has flown for the first time from Linköping, Sweden, with a Brazilian Air Force pilot aboard. The milestone begins flight testing of the fighter developed with Brazilian industry ahead of delivery to Brazil.
Aeroflot has reportedly stopped construction of an aircraft engine repair plant after investing about RUB2.7 billion ($32 million) in the project. The decision highlights a setback for Russia’s effort to expand domestic engine maintenance capacity and could affect the airline’s long-term support strategy for its fleet.
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Saab’s two-seat Gripen F completed its maiden flight from Linköping on Aug. 28, flying for approximately 40 minutes. The milestone advances the Brazil–Sweden fighter program as Saab renews its Canadian sales effort and positions the aircraft for future operations alongside drones and rapid software upgrades.
Poland is considering acquiring Airbus A400M heavy transport aircraft using European financing, potentially adding a strategic airlift capability through a deal separate from its ongoing competition for a new medium transport aircraft. The two procurement tracks could address distinct requirements within Poland’s military airlift modernization.
Aeroflot is reportedly poised to sign an agreement for 90 additional MC-21-310 aircraft, adding to its planned fleet of Russia’s domestically developed narrowbody jet. The potential transaction would represent a significant increase in Aeroflot’s commitment to the MC-21 program and its future fleet strategy.
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