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Airbus details next phase of Wing of Tomorrow program at Farnborough

At Farnborough, Airbus leadership provided an update on the Wing of Tomorrow Program, outlining plans for the next stage of wing evolution. The briefing expands on how Airbus is progressing next-generation wing design concepts aimed at improving aircraft performance and efficiency.

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2026-07-28T06:46:58.491155-07:00

Bloomberg

Safran lifts 2026 outlook on LEAP delivery surge (+41%) and M88 ramp; Airbus advances LEIA hybrid-electric architecture validati

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2026-07-27T22:21:57.043271-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Ascendance to host eVTOL Insights Europe Conference in Toulouse on Oct. 15, plus factory tour Oct. 16

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2026-07-28T01:51:10.049188-07:00

Air Data News

Saab books ~SEK 10.1B GlobalEye order: two AEW&C aircraft for 2030 deliveries from undisclosed Middle East customer

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2026-07-27T04:15:57.121272-07:00

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Breaking Defense

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PACAF to rebalance exercise schedule to protect “readiness” amid heightened global commitments U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is reevaluating its upcoming exercise schedule to preserve readiness as the region’s responsibilities expand, including increased commitments linked to the Middle East, according to the four-star general overseeing PACAF.

2026-07-28T07:12:28.491494-07:00

PACAF to rebalance exercise schedule to protect “readiness” amid heightened global commitments

AeroTime

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Airbus details next phase of Wing of Tomorrow program at Farnborough At Farnborough, Airbus leadership provided an update on the Wing of Tomorrow Program, outlining plans for the next stage of wing evolution. The briefing expands on how Airbus is progressing next-generation wing design concepts aimed at improving aircraft performance and efficiency.

2026-07-28T06:46:58.491155-07:00

Airbus details next phase of Wing of Tomorrow program at Farnborough

eVTOL Insights

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Ascendance to host eVTOL Insights Europe Conference in Toulouse on Oct. 15, plus factory tour Oct. 16 French hybrid-electric aviation firm Ascendance will host the eVTOL Insights Europe Conference in Toulouse on Oct. 15, bringing delegates together for industry engagement around emerging eVTOL programs. An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Ascendance’s facilities is scheduled for the following day, Oct. 16, as part of the event program.

2026-07-28T01:51:10.049188-07:00

Ascendance to host eVTOL Insights Europe Conference in Toulouse on Oct. 15, plus factory tour Oct. 16

Bloomberg

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Safran lifts 2026 outlook on LEAP delivery surge (+41%) and M88 ramp; Airbus advances LEIA hybrid-electric architecture validati Safran raised its full-year and 2026 outlook after LEAP deliveries climbed 41% and M88 engine shipments more than tripled in the first half, driven by stronger-than-expected demand for civil engines and spare parts. In parallel, Airbus launched Phase 2 of LEIA to validate hybrid-electric aircraft architecture, while GE reported a hybrid-electric flight above 30,000 feet.

2026-07-27T22:21:57.043271-07:00

Safran lifts 2026 outlook on LEAP delivery surge (+41%) and M88 ramp; Airbus advances LEIA hybrid-electric architecture validati

Leeham News

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Radia CEO Mark Lundstrom pitches WindRunner as an off-the-shelf heavy-lift platform Radia CEO Mark Lundstrom says the company’s four‑engined WindRunner concept is being positioned as an “off‑the‑shelf” platform to move the world’s biggest cargo to the hardest-to-reach places. Lundstrom outlined the strategy in remarks to LNA during the show.

2026-07-27T10:21:59.447709-07:00

Radia CEO Mark Lundstrom pitches WindRunner as an off-the-shelf heavy-lift platform

AINonline

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Bombardier’s Global 8000 makes flying-display debut at FIA 2026 as company positions jet for its defense portfolio Bombardier used FIA 2026 to showcase the Global 8000 in its flying-debut appearance, linking the program to the company’s broader defense strategy. The cluster explores how the aircraft was selected for the show and how its capabilities support Bombardier’s positioning across defense-adjacent business lines.

2026-07-27T08:38:39.840499-07:00

Bombardier’s Global 8000 makes flying-display debut at FIA 2026 as company positions jet for its defense portfolio

Air Data News

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Saab books ~SEK 10.1B GlobalEye order: two AEW&C aircraft for 2030 deliveries from undisclosed Middle East customer Saab says it has secured a SEK 10.1 billion (about €910 million) order for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft from an undisclosed Middle East country, with deliveries scheduled for 2030. Separate reporting also notes a Pentagon deal with L3Harris to ramp motor production for PAC-3 and THAAD interceptors.

2026-07-27T04:15:57.121272-07:00

Saab books ~SEK 10.1B GlobalEye order: two AEW&C aircraft for 2030 deliveries from undisclosed Middle East customer

SpaceWatch Global

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ESA and UK Space Agency open new ESA InCubed call for EO-based proposals in the UK The European Space Agency has issued a new call for proposals in partnership with the UK Space Agency under ESA InCubed, targeting Earth observation (EO)-based concepts. The funding opportunity is aimed at supporting UK-focused innovation and early-stage development tied to EO applications.

2026-07-27T01:15:35.112088-07:00

ESA and UK Space Agency open new ESA InCubed call for EO-based proposals in the UK