News

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Thailand’s Gripen E/F: Saab begins assembling the first fighters in Linköping for RTAF F-16 replacement

Royal Thai Air Force officials visited Saab in Sweden to review progress on Thailand’s Gripen E/F acquisition. Saab says production has started, with assembly of the first jet beginning at the company’s Linköping facility under the program aimed at replacing RTAF F-16 Block 15 aircraft.

2026-05-14T14:16:27.813591-07:00

ch-aviation

LOT Polish Airlines sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment tied to 2016 order

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

Aviation Today

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

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

Breaking Defense

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

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

News Timeline

Air Data News

Thailand’s Gripen E/F: Saab begins assembling the first fighters in Linköping for RTAF F-16 replacement Royal Thai Air Force officials visited Saab in Sweden to review progress on Thailand’s Gripen E/F acquisition. Saab says production has started, with assembly of the first jet beginning at the company’s Linköping facility under the program aimed at replacing RTAF F-16 Block 15 aircraft.

2026-05-14T14:16:27.813591-07:00

Thailand’s Gripen E/F: Saab begins assembling the first fighters in Linköping for RTAF F-16 replacement

Breaking Defense

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

FlightGlobal

Peru orders a fifth C-27J Spartan as Leonardo delivers its 100th Spartan twin-turboprop Peru’s Air Force (FAP) has ordered an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, expanding its air-mobility programme designed to serve the country’s difficult terrain and remote locations in the Amazon and Andes. The contract with Leonardo also marks the airframer’s 100th sold C-27J example, with delivery of the first aircraft planned for 2027.

2026-05-14T09:53:28.796088-07:00

Peru orders a fifth C-27J Spartan as Leonardo delivers its 100th Spartan twin-turboprop

Aviation Today

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

ch-aviation

❗️

LOT Polish Airlines sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment tied to 2016 order LOT Polish Airlines has filed suit in US District Court in Seattle seeking damages from Boeing, alleging the airframer hid safety concerns about 737 MAX MCAS during a 2016 deal for 15 aircraft. Lawyers for both sides opened arguments on May 11 as the long-running 737 MAX litigation broadens.

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

LOT Polish Airlines sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment tied to 2016 order

ch-aviation

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

Menu

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) News

Thailand’s Gripen E/F: Saab begins assembling the first fighters in Linköping for RTAF F-16 replacement

LOT Polish Airlines sues Boeing in Seattle over alleged 737 MAX MCAS concealment tied to 2016 order

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

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

News Timeline