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Lockheed delivers record 191 F-35s after year‑long US acceptance pause, clears TR‑3 backlog

Lockheed Martin handed over a program‑record 191 F‑35 Lightning IIs after the US government resumed acceptances following a roughly year‑long pause between 2023 and 2024. The mass handover cleared a TR‑3 backlog of jets that had been stockpiled at Lockheed production sites.

2026-01-15T14:03:14.634027-08:00

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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00

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Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle

2026-01-15T10:55:40.634862-08:00

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EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919, a step toward western market access

2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00

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Lockheed delivers record 191 F-35s after year‑long US acceptance pause, clears TR‑3 backlog Lockheed Martin handed over a program‑record 191 F‑35 Lightning IIs after the US government resumed acceptances following a roughly year‑long pause between 2023 and 2024. The mass handover cleared a TR‑3 backlog of jets that had been stockpiled at Lockheed production sites.

2026-01-15T14:03:14.634027-08:00

Lockheed delivers record 191 F-35s after year‑long US acceptance pause, clears TR‑3 backlog

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Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle The 737 MAX 10 is central to Boeing's bid to reclaim the lucrative middle‑of‑market (MOM) segment — a program that could unlock billions in orders if Boeing can match demand. Industry watchers say Boeing has under‑exposed itself to the MOM surge despite creating the category with the 757.

2026-01-15T10:55:40.634862-08:00

Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle

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Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type Airbus is actively pitching the A350 to Brazilian carriers after the country’s two largest long‑haul operators removed the type from their fleets. The manufacturer says the A350 still fits Brazil’s market needs and is exploring new sales, lease or used‑aircraft options to regain presence.

2026-01-15T09:13:08.554502-08:00

Airbus courts Brazilian carriers for A350 comeback after two major airlines dropped the type

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EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919, a step toward western market access EASA has carried out validation test flights of the COMAC C919 in Shanghai and Europe using agency test pilots as part of validation activities toward potential certification. EASA's involvement is a key step that could clear the narrowbody for western markets, intensifying competition with Airbus and Boeing.

2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00

EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919, a step toward western market access

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Bombardier to open 126,000 sq ft manufacturing centre in Dorval with $72–$100M investment to boost business‑jet output Bombardier will build a 126,000 sq ft, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing centre at its Dorval, Quebec site, with reported investment between $72 million and $100 million to expand business‑jet production. The facility is intended to increase capacity, add qualified jobs and enter service before the end of 2027.

2026-01-15T04:36:04.509699-08:00

Bombardier to open 126,000 sq ft manufacturing centre in Dorval with $72–$100M investment to boost business‑jet output

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Ghana orders two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160 from Airbus in first multi‑mission helicopter procurement Ghana’s Ministry of Defence has placed a firm order with Airbus Helicopters for four rotorcraft — two H175M medium‑lift helicopters, one ACH175 multi‑mission variant and one ACH160 VIP/utility type — marking the country’s first acquisition of multi‑mission military helicopters.

2026-01-15T03:24:30.373606-08:00

Ghana orders two H175Ms plus ACH175 and ACH160 from Airbus in first multi‑mission helicopter procurement

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Aging C-130 Fleets in Southeast Asia Spark Competition Among Airbus, Embraer and Lockheed for Tactical Transport Replacements Southeast Asia's fleet of legacy C-130 tactical transports averages 45.5 years, creating a near‑term replacement market for Airbus Defence & Space, Embraer and Lockheed Martin as regional militaries seek modernised airlift, lower sustainment costs and improved mission availability amid rising operational demands.

2026-01-15T02:23:31.771555-08:00

Aging C-130 Fleets in Southeast Asia Spark Competition Among Airbus, Embraer and Lockheed for Tactical Transport Replacements

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Enugu State buys three Embraer E195s to launch Enugu Air Enugu State has purchased three Embraer E195 regional jets to establish a state-owned carrier, Enugu Air. The acquisition provides immediate domestic and regional capacity from the southeastern Nigerian hub and represents a subnational government entry into scheduled air services.

2026-01-15T01:11:14.255615-08:00

Enugu State buys three Embraer E195s to launch Enugu Air

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Lockheed delivers record 191 F-35s after year‑long US acceptance pause, clears TR‑3 backlog

Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

Boeing 737 MAX 10: Billions at Stake in the Middle‑of‑Market Battle

EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919, a step toward western market access

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