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GE says it’s 'all‑in' on Open Fan despite Boeing and Airbus concerns

GE Aerospace says it is 'all‑in' on developing an Open Fan propulsion architecture, pressing ahead with technology and commercialisation plans despite technological and business‑strategy concerns voiced by Boeing and, to a lesser extent, Airbus. The move keeps open‑rotor development active amid OEM caution.

2025-10-23T20:44:56.374673-07:00

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Azul to slow Embraer E2 deliveries, return A330neos and cut leases in Chapter 11 update

2025-10-24T00:12:40.052368-07:00

aerotelegraph.com

Wizz Air in talks with Airbus to defer about 100 A320neo-family deliveries past 2030

2025-10-23T01:24:24.904235-07:00

AeroTime

Global titanium squeeze threatens aerospace production as China and Russia dominate market

2025-10-23T20:09:37.772906-07:00

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France authorises Airbus to expand Toulouse site by 18 hectares as work begins France has authorised Airbus to expand its Toulouse industrial site by 18 hectares (180,000 sq m); preliminary construction work has already started. The government says the enlargement is aimed at boosting production capacity across Airbus’s Toulouse operations to accommodate industrial growth and programme needs.

2025-10-25T15:16:22.495762-07:00

France authorises Airbus to expand Toulouse site by 18 hectares as work begins

aerotelegraph.com

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SWISS enters A350 era with inaugural passenger flight of HB‑IFA 'Lausanne' SWISS's first A350-900, HB‑IFA "Lausanne", entered passenger service on 25 October, operating LX2152 from Zurich to Palma de Mallorca at 07:11 local time with 233 passengers. The flight introduces SWISS's new long‑haul cabin "Swiss Sense" as the carrier begins its A350 fleet rollout.

2025-10-25T15:14:16.944316-07:00

SWISS enters A350 era with inaugural passenger flight of HB‑IFA 'Lausanne'

AeroTime

Q3 2025 earnings beat as travel rebound and defense spending lift airlines and aerospace suppliers Airlines and aerospace manufacturers reported stronger Q3 2025 earnings as a rebound in travel demand and increased defense spending supported revenue and margins across the sector. Safran said robust civil‑engine aftermarket activity and record LEAP output prompted it to raise full‑year guidance on all metrics.

2025-10-24T18:04:28.386062-07:00

Q3 2025 earnings beat as travel rebound and defense spending lift airlines and aerospace suppliers

Economic Times

HAL’s first series‑production HTT‑40 trainer completes maiden flight in Bengaluru Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's first series‑production HTT‑40 Basic Trainer completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru, HAL said on X. The tandem‑seat, fully aerobatic turboprop — built for basic flight training, aerobatics, instrument and night flying — represents a production milestone for India's trainer fleet.

2025-10-24T16:28:29.423601-07:00

HAL’s first series‑production HTT‑40 trainer completes maiden flight in Bengaluru

FlightGlobal

Gulfstream delivers 113 jets in first nine months of 2025 — strongest nine‑month performance in a decade Gulfstream delivered 113 business jets in the first nine months of 2025, its strongest nine‑month performance in at least a decade, as supplier constraints eased and production recovered toward pre‑pandemic levels. The run reflects improving supply‑chain conditions that enabled higher handovers through Q3.

2025-10-24T12:22:37.283693-07:00

Gulfstream delivers 113 jets in first nine months of 2025 — strongest nine‑month performance in a decade

FlightGlobal

Saab names Denmark, Germany and NATO as GlobalEye sales prospects as French deal nears finalisation Saab says interest in its GlobalEye airborne surveillance platform is growing across Europe as it awaits finalisation of a sale to the French air force; Denmark, Germany and NATO are cited as active prospects, underscoring demand for advanced airborne ISR and C2 assets.

2025-10-24T04:53:17.510785-07:00

Saab names Denmark, Germany and NATO as GlobalEye sales prospects as French deal nears finalisation

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Gulfstream Q3 2025: Bizjet sales jump 56% and deliveries rise 39%, lifting General Dynamics' Q3 results Gulfstream reported a 56% year‑over‑year increase in business‑jet sales and a 39% rise in deliveries in Q3 2025, helped by a strong economy and new models. The performance contributed to parent General Dynamics beating Wall Street estimates and posting higher revenue and operating profit (about 12.7%).

2025-10-24T04:28:33.277559-07:00

Gulfstream Q3 2025: Bizjet sales jump 56% and deliveries rise 39%, lifting General Dynamics' Q3 results

Flying Magazine

Inside Gulfstream’s G800: NBAA‑BACE debut of the new ultra‑long‑range jet Gulfstream unveiled the G800 at NBAA‑BACE, offering an ultra‑long‑range cabin that pairs advanced avionics with a redesigned interior for improved comfort and aerostructure efficiencies. The inside look highlights features intended to position the G800 at the top end of the business‑jet market.

2025-10-24T04:06:53.564409-07:00

Inside Gulfstream’s G800: NBAA‑BACE debut of the new ultra‑long‑range jet

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