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LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 deal

LOT Polish Airlines opened a long-running lawsuit in US District Court in Seattle accusing Boeing of hiding 737 MAX MCAS safety concerns during a 2016 transaction for 15 aircraft, seeking damages. Boeing and LOT’s legal fight is among multiple 737 MAX-related civil and criminal proceedings ongoing in the US.

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

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

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

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

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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

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Peru signs for a fifth Leonardo C-27J Spartan to expand tactical airlift and emergency reach The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) has ordered an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter to strengthen air mobility amid challenging terrain and the need to serve remote areas. Leonardo’s contract also marks the twin-turboprop’s 100th sold example, with the aircraft expected to deliver improved avionics, efficiency and mission capability.

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

Peru signs for a fifth Leonardo C-27J Spartan to expand tactical airlift and emergency reach

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

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LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 deal LOT Polish Airlines opened a long-running lawsuit in US District Court in Seattle accusing Boeing of hiding 737 MAX MCAS safety concerns during a 2016 transaction for 15 aircraft, seeking damages. Boeing and LOT’s legal fight is among multiple 737 MAX-related civil and criminal proceedings ongoing in the US.

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

LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 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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LOT and Boeing face off in Seattle over alleged concealment of 737 MAX MCAS safety issues in 2016 deal

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

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

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

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