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Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast operations become Short Brothers, a Boeing company

Boeing has completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing the major fuselage and aerostructures supplier in-house. Spirit’s Belfast site will operate as an independent subsidiary, Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, and the Prestwick Aerospace Innovation Centre transfers to Boeing.

2025-12-08T05:57:58.126094-08:00

Vertical Mag

Why U.S. helicopter certification is slowing — causes, consequences and industry impact

2025-12-08T06:33:46.099917-08:00

Reuters

Airbus counts cost of A320 reliance after 'Icarus' IT bug and flawed panels

2025-12-05T11:26:43.375527-08:00

AirInsight

Gulfstream G300 completes maiden flight in Israel as IAI to assemble additional examples

2025-12-05T07:00:50.380408-08:00

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Vertical Mag

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Why U.S. helicopter certification is slowing — causes, consequences and industry impact Certification of new rotorcraft technologies in the U.S. has become increasingly complex and slow, creating delays for manufacturers and operators. The article examines regulatory hurdles, testing requirements and the consequential bottlenecks that are constraining innovation and program timelines across civil and military helicopter programs.

2025-12-08T06:33:46.099917-08:00

Why U.S. helicopter certification is slowing — causes, consequences and industry impact

Air Data News

Lockheed wins $1.14bn modification to fund materials for 198 F-35s Lockheed Martin received a $1.14 billion contract modification from the U.S. Department of War to fund materials supporting production of 198 F-35 aircraft. The award underpins immediate supply‑chain purchases and helps secure material flow for upcoming deliveries in the program.

2025-12-08T06:12:31.828178-08:00

Lockheed wins $1.14bn modification to fund materials for 198 F-35s

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Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast operations become Short Brothers, a Boeing company Boeing has completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing the major fuselage and aerostructures supplier in-house. Spirit’s Belfast site will operate as an independent subsidiary, Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, and the Prestwick Aerospace Innovation Centre transfers to Boeing.

2025-12-08T05:57:58.126094-08:00

Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast operations become Short Brothers, a Boeing company

FlightGlobal

GKN to boost 3D‑printing capabilities with Norwegian investment GKN Aerospace will invest millions of pounds, alongside the Kongsberg Technology Cluster, to expand its additive‑manufacturing (3D‑printing) capabilities in a Norwegian city. The move targets increased local production capacity for metal and polymer components to support aerospace manufacturing and sustainment.

2025-12-08T05:45:21.564822-08:00

GKN to boost 3D‑printing capabilities with Norwegian investment

smh.com.au

Australia to buy six MQ-28A Ghost Bat combat drones in A$1 billion production deal after missile test Australia will sign an A$1 billion (US$663m) contract with Boeing Australia to move the MQ-28A Ghost Bat into production, buying an initial six collaborative combat drones. The deal follows tests in which a Ghost Bat-launched air-to-air missile successfully engaged an aerial target, clearing a key weapons-integration hurdle.

2025-12-08T03:37:55.137439-08:00

Australia to buy six MQ-28A Ghost Bat combat drones in A$1 billion production deal after missile test

Air Data News

Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr: Embraer can challenge Airbus and Boeing in larger commercial jets

2025-12-08T03:10:32.556824-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Beyond Aero begins site search for BYA‑1 fuel‑cell business‑jet production campus French business‑jet developer Beyond Aero has begun searching for a site for a production campus for its fuel‑cell BYA‑1 after completing feasibility studies for a facility sized to produce up to 60 aircraft per year, with potential expansion to 120. The move signals a step toward serial production.

2025-12-08T02:48:56.626920-08:00

Beyond Aero begins site search for BYA‑1 fuel‑cell business‑jet production campus

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Uganda Airlines to order two A320neo and two A321neo jets Uganda Airlines plans to order two Airbus A320neo and two A321neo aircraft to bolster and modernize its narrowbody fleet. The move supports regional and international network growth and improves fleet efficiency as the carrier expands capacity over the coming years.

2025-12-08T01:24:41.166650-08:00

Uganda Airlines to order two A320neo and two A321neo jets

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