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US Marine Corps to retire legacy F/A-18 Hornets by 2030 as AV-8B Harrier II nears its final operational flights

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to decommission its legacy F/A-18 Hornet force by 2030, aligning the drawdown with a transition toward an all-F-35 posture. The service is also setting up for the AV-8B Harrier II’s final operational flight, underscoring the accelerating retirement timeline for legacy aviation platforms.

2026-05-26T01:00:46.538947-07:00

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

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Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia

2026-05-25T17:14:11.683201-07:00

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Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023

2026-05-24T22:27:19.133943-07:00

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US Marine Corps to retire legacy F/A-18 Hornets by 2030 as AV-8B Harrier II nears its final operational flights The U.S. Marine Corps plans to decommission its legacy F/A-18 Hornet force by 2030, aligning the drawdown with a transition toward an all-F-35 posture. The service is also setting up for the AV-8B Harrier II’s final operational flight, underscoring the accelerating retirement timeline for legacy aviation platforms.

2026-05-26T01:00:46.538947-07:00

US Marine Corps to retire legacy F/A-18 Hornets by 2030 as AV-8B Harrier II nears its final operational flights

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027 Air New Zealand expects its grounded Boeing 787-9 fleet to re-enter service by late June 2026, followed by a broader return of its Airbus aircraft by 2027. The carrier is mapping a multi-year recovery sequence to rebuild capacity and normalize operations across its widebody network.

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

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Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia A Belarusian national pleaded guilty in a US export-control case over alleged diversion of aircraft components to Russia through brokers and intermediaries. The filing underscores how “shadow” trading channels are used to move controlled parts despite US restrictions, raising compliance and enforcement stakes for the aerospace supply chain.

2026-05-25T17:14:11.683201-07:00

Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia

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Russia’s UZGA shifts 44-seat aircraft development to military use Russian airframer UZGA is moving development of a planned 44-seat aircraft platform toward military requirements. The shift signals a reorientation of program resources away from a commercial-minded configuration and toward defense-driven specification and end-use.

2026-05-24T23:42:58.871510-07:00

Russia’s UZGA shifts 44-seat aircraft development to military use

Bloomberg

Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023 Rolls-Royce said it has driven a rapid revival under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç, with the company’s shares up more than 1,000% since he took charge at the start of 2023. The executive credited “energized” staff, alongside job cuts and divestment of underperforming assets, to reset performance.

2026-05-24T22:27:19.133943-07:00

Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023

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GE Aerospace rolls out 360 Foam Wash engine-cleaning system across global MRO network GE Aerospace is deploying its 360 Foam Wash engine cleaning system across its worldwide MRO network, positioning the process as a way to improve inspection quality while reducing engine-shop turnaround times. The expansion follows GE’s earlier focus on restoring in-service engine performance versus brand-new baselines.

2026-05-24T02:42:59.570078-07:00

GE Aerospace rolls out 360 Foam Wash engine-cleaning system across global MRO network

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Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders The Embraer E2 family reached its 10-year milestone since first flight, with regular commercial operations continuing across Europe and the Americas. Embraer says the E2 backlog stands at 286 firm orders, led by the E195-E2, underscoring sustained demand for the decade-old narrowbody lineup.

2026-05-24T01:46:10.383849-07:00

Embraer E2 family marks 10 years since first flight as backlog reaches 286 firm orders

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Embraer C-390 Millennium: ROKAF’s first aircraft pauses in Recife ahead of South Korea delivery An Embraer-built C-390 Millennium bound for the Republic of Korea Air Force made a scheduled stop at Recife-Guararapes International Airport on May 22, according to flight tracking and spotter reports. The aircraft is the first in the ROKAF’s C-390 delivery sequence, moving toward acceptance in South Korea.

2026-05-23T08:16:09.398497-07:00

Embraer C-390 Millennium: ROKAF’s first aircraft pauses in Recife ahead of South Korea delivery

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US Marine Corps to retire legacy F/A-18 Hornets by 2030 as AV-8B Harrier II nears its final operational flights

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia

Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023

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