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New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies

A new value-intelligence industry report finds avionics demand “booming” globally, with growth helping fuel advanced cockpit technology programs. The trend points to continued investment in cockpit modernization—potentially expanding the aftermarket and technology-development pipeline for avionics-focused suppliers.

2026-05-14T10:52:08.981295-07:00

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USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays

2026-05-14T11:53:51.215990-07:00

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LOT sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment from 2016 jet deal

2026-05-14T07:44:40.288027-07:00

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Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

2026-05-14T06:37:00.432700-07:00

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USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays The Air Force is working to steady B-52 modernization momentum after recent cost growth and schedule slips, according to a service official commenting amid ongoing upgrade execution pressures. The remarks suggest the program’s near-term risk profile has improved even as budgets and timelines remain under scrutiny.

2026-05-14T11:53:51.215990-07:00

USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays

Aviation Today

New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies A new value-intelligence industry report finds avionics demand “booming” globally, with growth helping fuel advanced cockpit technology programs. The trend points to continued investment in cockpit modernization—potentially expanding the aftermarket and technology-development pipeline for avionics-focused suppliers.

2026-05-14T10:52:08.981295-07:00

New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies

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USAF to solicit industry support-equipment proposals for B-52H CERP at Tinker AFB The Air Force contracting office at Tinker AFB, Okla., will meet with companies to support the tooling and equipment needs for the B-52H Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP), as the service prepares to modify two aircraft later this year and begin broader fleet re-engining.

2026-05-14T09:30:10.827299-07:00

USAF to solicit industry support-equipment proposals for B-52H CERP at Tinker AFB

Aviation Today

US Air Force pins VC-25B “bridge” retrofit on Qatar-gifted 747-8i at ~$400M; program spending tops $4.2B The Air Force estimates that modifying the Qatar-gifted 747-8i to serve as a VC-25B interim “bridge” aircraft will cost less than $400 million. The nearly decade-long VC-25B effort to field two Boeing Air Force One replacement planes has already reached more than $4.2 billion.

2026-05-14T09:30:10.040896-07:00

US Air Force pins VC-25B “bridge” retrofit on Qatar-gifted 747-8i at ~$400M; program spending tops $4.2B

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LOT sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment from 2016 jet deal LOT Polish Airlines has launched a fraud-related case in US District Court in Seattle, seeking damages after alleging Boeing hid 737 MAX MCAS safety concerns during a 2016 transaction for 15 aircraft. The matter follows years of 737 MAX litigation involving investors, prosecutors, and grounding-related claims.

2026-05-14T07:44:40.288027-07:00

LOT sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment from 2016 jet deal

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Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific Jet Aviation Business Jets (San Marino) has added the group’s first ACJ220-100, and the aircraft will be based in the Asia-Pacific region—the first time this type is anchored there for the operator. The move expands Jet Aviation’s ACJ220 footprint alongside growing demand for Airbus corporate jets in APAC.

2026-05-14T06:37:00.432700-07:00

Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

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Otto Aerospace clears PDR for clean-sheet Phantom 3500, targeting first test aircraft in 2027 Otto Aerospace has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its clean-sheet Phantom 3500 business jet, moving the program from conceptual design into detailed engineering and production planning. The company said it is now progressing toward a first test aircraft planned for 2027, driven by laminar-flow drag-reduction ambitions.

2026-05-14T02:24:02.740043-07:00

Otto Aerospace clears PDR for clean-sheet Phantom 3500, targeting first test aircraft in 2027

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GMR Aero Technic and Boeing Defence India sign Phase 56 P-8I heavy maintenance pact for Indian Navy GMR Aero Technic (GAT) has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Private Limited (BDIPL) to execute Phase 56 heavy maintenance checks for the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet. The work will be undertaken locally in Hyderabad as part of the companies’ defense sustainment push.

2026-05-14T02:11:44.032868-07:00

GMR Aero Technic and Boeing Defence India sign Phase 56 P-8I heavy maintenance pact for Indian Navy

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New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies

USAF says B-52 modernization is “stabilized” after cost spikes and schedule delays

LOT sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment from 2016 jet deal

Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

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