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ALPA, NATCA and FAA ATO urge Congress for $20B to finish ATC modernization

Officials from ALPA, NATCA and the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization met at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to press for an additional $20 billion. Their stated goal is to complete the Trump administration’s ongoing air traffic control modernization effort and keep the program on track.

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2026-07-21T13:41:50.894378-07:00

AeroTime

Daher targets 60+ TBM 980 deliveries in 2026 as new production capacity ramps up

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2026-07-21T11:10:11.176431-07:00

AeroTime

Elixir Aircraft unveils Elixir+ training variants at EAA AirVenture 2026; teases larger Equinox aircraft

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2026-07-21T10:08:26.070419-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output

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2026-07-21T08:51:52.481660-07:00

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AINonline

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BAE Systems’ FalconWorks partners with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on multi-mission air vehicle unveiled at Farnborough BAE Systems’ FalconWorks is collaborating with Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works on a multi-mission air vehicle project. The effort was highlighted in coverage tied to Farnborough, positioning the program as a next-step capability development path within major-defense contractor ecosystems.

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

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks partners with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on multi-mission air vehicle unveiled at Farnborough

Reuters

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Boeing showcases Ghost Bat at Farnborough as rivals vie for autonomous uncrewed fighter-jet program At the Farnborough Airshow, Boeing highlighted its Ghost Bat autonomous drone in a growing race to supply next-generation uncrewed fighter aircraft. The display underscores intensifying competition among defense primes as customers evaluate designs that could shape a multibillion-dollar autonomous air-combat market.

2026-07-21T22:25:41.075851-07:00

Boeing showcases Ghost Bat at Farnborough as rivals vie for autonomous uncrewed fighter-jet program

Flying Magazine

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ALPA, NATCA and FAA ATO urge Congress for $20B to finish ATC modernization Officials from ALPA, NATCA and the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization met at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to press for an additional $20 billion. Their stated goal is to complete the Trump administration’s ongoing air traffic control modernization effort and keep the program on track.

2026-07-21T13:41:50.894378-07:00

ALPA, NATCA and FAA ATO urge Congress for $20B to finish ATC modernization

AeroTime

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Daher targets 60+ TBM 980 deliveries in 2026 as new production capacity ramps up Daher says it has delivered more than 30 TBM 980s and is targeting 60-plus deliveries during 2026, with the order book extending into mid-2027. The manufacturer is also preparing a new assembly line in Stuart and highlighting upgraded safety measures ahead of a record delivery year at Oshkosh.

2026-07-21T11:10:11.176431-07:00

Daher targets 60+ TBM 980 deliveries in 2026 as new production capacity ramps up

AeroTime

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Elixir Aircraft unveils Elixir+ training variants at EAA AirVenture 2026; teases larger Equinox aircraft Elixir Aircraft presented an expanded training lineup—Elixir+—in three versions at EAA AirVenture 2026, targeting U.S. flight schools. The company also used the show to preview a larger aircraft it calls Equinox, signaling a next step beyond its current trainer offering.

2026-07-21T10:08:26.070419-07:00

Elixir Aircraft unveils Elixir+ training variants at EAA AirVenture 2026; teases larger Equinox aircraft

AINonline

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Bell marks 700th delivery of the Bell 505 at Farnborough Bell Textron delivered the 700th Bell 505 at the Farnborough International Airshow to a corporate customer, highlighting the type’s adoption in the corporate helicopter segment. The manufacturer says the aircraft has logged more than 390,000 flight hours, underscoring sustained operational demand.

2026-07-21T09:08:21.736165-07:00

Bell marks 700th delivery of the Bell 505 at Farnborough

eVTOL Insights

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Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output Electra.aero plans its first scaled production facility for the nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. The company says the site will require an ~$850M investment, create 1,975 jobs, and supports moving the aircraft from development into commercial production by 2029. The announcement was made in the context of Farnborough 2026.

2026-07-21T08:51:52.481660-07:00

Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output

FlightGlobal

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Beehive Industries to invest $70M in Ohio to expand 3D-printed jet production Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined Beehive Industries executives at the Farnborough air show to announce a $70 million investment in the state aimed at increasing production of turbine-related aircraft components. The move highlights scaling efforts for additively manufactured parts tied to jet engine supply chains.

2026-07-21T08:09:38.286466-07:00

Beehive Industries to invest $70M in Ohio to expand 3D-printed jet production