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FAA greenlights end-of-line airworthiness certificates for Boeing 737 MAX and 787; certification staffing rises while Boeing del

The FAA has approved Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates at the end of the production process for all 737 MAX and B787 aircraft, effective July 20, 2026. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford also cited a 35%–40% increase in resources for Boeing airplane oversight as Boeing separately signals no new jet program before 2030—while early 777X units face scrutiny from customers.

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2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

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Zeiss unveils a smaller, lighter head-up display using micro-optics for business and commercial aircraft at Farnborough

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2026-07-22T07:42:56.872496-07:00

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Burnham signals higher UK defense spending and backs GCAP at Farnborough as Wes Streeting pushes industrialization

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2026-07-22T06:11:42.567655-07:00

Leeham News

Airbus accelerates Wing of Tomorrow with run-at-rate assembly and new high-span wing flight tests; RTX/Pratt & Whitney Canada ad

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2026-07-21T23:18:57.942223-07:00

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Breaking Defense

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At Farnborough, US lawmakers question the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request As lawmakers visited Farnborough, several signaled hesitation toward the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request in Congress. The comments underscore how budget strategy and the legislative path for defense funding remain unsettled as the US heads toward key fiscal decisions.

2026-07-22T07:43:55.528067-07:00

At Farnborough, US lawmakers question the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request

FlightGlobal

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Zeiss unveils a smaller, lighter head-up display using micro-optics for business and commercial aircraft at Farnborough ZEISS Aerospace is debuting at the Farnborough Airshow a new head-up display (HUD) system designed for business and commercial aircraft platforms. The company says its micro-optics approach enables a unit up to 80% smaller than existing conventional HUD models, targeting easier integration and reduced weight.

2026-07-22T07:42:56.872496-07:00

Zeiss unveils a smaller, lighter head-up display using micro-optics for business and commercial aircraft at Farnborough

Payload

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Burnham signals higher UK defense spending and backs GCAP at Farnborough as Wes Streeting pushes industrialization New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first full day in office and a Farnborough International Airshow keynote to reaffirm the government’s support for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), pairing the message with a push to “industrialise the nation” alongside growing defense businesses. Newly appointed Defense Secretary Wes Streeting also framed the agenda around defence investment, air power and innovation, while reporting indicates the UK is scrapping the department in charge of UKSA.

2026-07-22T06:11:42.567655-07:00

Burnham signals higher UK defense spending and backs GCAP at Farnborough as Wes Streeting pushes industrialization

SpaceNews.com

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Relativity Space signs with Space Florida to build Terran R manufacturing and test facilities on Florida’s Space Coast Relativity Space has struck a deal with Space Florida to establish new manufacturing and testing facilities for its Terran R rocket on Florida’s Space Coast, alongside plans to expand its Cape Canaveral operations. Space Florida says the expansion could add thousands of high-paying jobs by 2034.

2026-07-22T05:08:32.837549-07:00

Relativity Space signs with Space Florida to build Terran R manufacturing and test facilities on Florida’s Space Coast

FlightGlobal

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Nasmyth returns to Farnborough for first time since 2022 after Sigma Advanced Systems takeover UK precision engineering firm Nasmyth is making its first Farnborough appearance since 2022 following its acquisition by India’s Sigma Advanced Systems. Management says the new ownership has restored confidence and is positioning the company to expand capabilities, with further acquisitions expected in the coming months.

2026-07-22T04:47:20.448735-07:00

Nasmyth returns to Farnborough for first time since 2022 after Sigma Advanced Systems takeover

AINonline

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FAA greenlights end-of-line airworthiness certificates for Boeing 737 MAX and 787; certification staffing rises while Boeing del The FAA has approved Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates at the end of the production process for all 737 MAX and B787 aircraft, effective July 20, 2026. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford also cited a 35%–40% increase in resources for Boeing airplane oversight as Boeing separately signals no new jet program before 2030—while early 777X units face scrutiny from customers.

2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

FAA greenlights end-of-line airworthiness certificates for Boeing 737 MAX and 787; certification staffing rises while Boeing del

FlightGlobal

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Farnborough roundup: US export clearance for GE F110 KAAN engines as Turkish Aerospace and Turkish Airlines expand programs Turkish Aerospace says the US has cleared for export the GE-made F110 engines that will initially power the KAAN next-generation fighter, removing a geopolitical export roadblock. At Farnborough, TA also updated roadmaps for KAAN and other platforms, while Turkish Airlines placed additional flight simulator orders and signed a multi-year CAE deal to expand pilot training capacity.

2026-07-22T01:43:05.415982-07:00

Farnborough roundup: US export clearance for GE F110 KAAN engines as Turkish Aerospace and Turkish Airlines expand programs

AINonline

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Autonomous air- and maritime-defense push: US Marines pick Allen Control’s Bullfrog C-UAS; Farnborough spotlights Bumblebee V2 d Allen Control Systems says the US Marine Corps selected its Bullfrog autonomous weapon system under the GBAD programme to counter low-cost, weaponized drones. Separate Farnborough updates include Bumblebee V2 enhancements for air-to-air intercepts, a Babcock-led low-cost USV-based maritime air-defense concept, and BAE Systems’ unveiling of the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous collaborative combat aircraft.

2026-07-22T00:22:41.345536-07:00

Autonomous air- and maritime-defense push: US Marines pick Allen Control’s Bullfrog C-UAS; Farnborough spotlights Bumblebee V2 d