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CFM, rivals back open-fan ‘Plan A’ with conventional ‘Plan B’ in engine R&D

CFM International is positioning its open-fan RISE demonstrator as the prime solution for next-generation narrowbody propulsion, while GE/Safran and competitors are also advancing conventional low-risk turbofan upgrades and geared-turbofan demonstrators to ensure contingency paths for performance, efficiency and emissions targets if open fan integration hurdles persist.

2025-06-22T22:20:45.555727-07:00

Air Data News

Embraer Lands SkyWest 60-Jet E175 Deal, Secures Lithuania C-390 Pact at Paris Air Show

2025-06-18T03:12:15.053414-07:00

Reuters

Dassault, Reliance to Build Falcon 2000XLS Bizjets in India – First Roll-Off by 2028

2025-06-18T02:39:16.975433-07:00

Reuters

Families of 737 MAX crash victims urge rejection of DOJ’s deferred prosecution deal

2025-06-18T13:35:47.625598-07:00

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CFM, rivals back open-fan ‘Plan A’ with conventional ‘Plan B’ in engine R&D CFM International is positioning its open-fan RISE demonstrator as the prime solution for next-generation narrowbody propulsion, while GE/Safran and competitors are also advancing conventional low-risk turbofan upgrades and geared-turbofan demonstrators to ensure contingency paths for performance, efficiency and emissions targets if open fan integration hurdles persist.

2025-06-22T22:20:45.555727-07:00

CFM, rivals back open-fan ‘Plan A’ with conventional ‘Plan B’ in engine R&D

AeroTime

Samson Sky Overhauls Switchblade Flying Car Production to Cut Time and Costs Samson Sky has rolled out a major manufacturing upgrade for its Switchblade flying car, significantly reducing production times and unit costs. The streamlined process boosts assembly throughput and brings the roadable aircraft closer to scaled deliveries, addressing a key bottleneck in personal air mobility manufacturing.

2025-06-22T20:06:26.224400-07:00

Samson Sky Overhauls Switchblade Flying Car Production to Cut Time and Costs

Aviation Week

OEMs Push Next-Gen Narrowbody EIS Toward 2040 Commercial aviation stakeholders are revising expectations for next-generation single-aisle aircraft, with leading airlines, lessors and manufacturers now anticipating launch closer to 2040 due to development complexity, regulatory hurdles and supply-chain constraints. Insiders say OEM proposals and early studies still grapple with fuel-efficiency and certification challenges.

2025-06-22T12:15:24.637744-07:00

OEMs Push Next-Gen Narrowbody EIS Toward 2040

Air Data News

Beyond Boeing and Airbus: Three Emerging Commercial Jets Poised to Reshape Air Transport Boeing and Airbus have long set the pace in commercial aviation, but three new aircraft programs from rising OEMs are on track to enter service by the decade’s end. These jets promise improvements in efficiency, capacity and regional reach, challenging the incumbents’ narrowbody dominance.

2025-06-22T05:24:17.177619-07:00

Beyond Boeing and Airbus: Three Emerging Commercial Jets Poised to Reshape Air Transport

Vertical Mag

U.S. Army doubles down to speed MV-75 assault tiltrotor fielding The U.S. Army has renewed efforts to accelerate fielding of the Bell MV-75 assault tiltrotor, formerly known as the FLRAA, directing program milestones be compressed to meet a faster initial operating capability. The push doubles down on risk-sharing and development pace to get next-generation vertical lift assets into service sooner.

2025-06-21T17:51:21.504667-07:00

U.S. Army doubles down to speed MV-75 assault tiltrotor fielding

AINonline

Elfly and EASA ink contract for Noemi electric seaplane prototype Norwegian start-up Elfly has signed a Project Application Contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency at the Paris Air Show to develop Noemi, its all-electric seaplane, targeting initial prototype flight in 2027 and setting course for regulatory certification.

2025-06-20T08:47:00.953213-07:00

Elfly and EASA ink contract for Noemi electric seaplane prototype

FlightGlobal

Safran advances M88 T-Rex upgrade for Rafale F5, targeting higher thrust with minimal changes Safran Aircraft Engines has advanced its M88 T-Rex upgrade for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale F5 fighter, aiming to deliver more thrust with minimal design changes, the company’s CEO said. The enhancement, confirmed at Le Bourget, preserves French propulsion know-how while bolstering the M88’s performance.

2025-06-20T08:31:34.139748-07:00

Safran advances M88 T-Rex upgrade for Rafale F5, targeting higher thrust with minimal changes

naval-technology.com

Sikorsky Sees Rising European Demand for CH-53K King Stallion Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit forecasts growing interest in its CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter across Europe as regional defense modernization and fleet replacement programs prioritize high-capacity rotorcraft. The company is engaging with key European partners to capitalize on export opportunities and secure new orders.

2025-06-20T07:12:35.447820-07:00

Sikorsky Sees Rising European Demand for CH-53K King Stallion

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