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Trump pulls Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 Air Force One for security and communications upgrades; 2028 replacement jets remain on t

President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 Air Force One will be removed from service for “maxed out” security and communications upgrades, announced as starting within a month of his trip amid questions over security features. Boeing also reaffirmed plans to deliver two next-generation presidential jets in 2028, but acknowledged additional spending pressures as costs exceed $5 billion.

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2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

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GA-ASI, Raytheon UK, BAE/Boeing/Saab and Leonardo move to refresh UK strike, training and precision-munitions capacity

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2026-07-21T00:25:14.580978-07:00

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Honeywell debuts as an independent entity, outlining an organic growth strategy with capital flexibility

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2026-07-20T23:08:25.400740-07:00

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Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market

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2026-07-20T13:09:28.288324-07:00

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Trump pulls Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 Air Force One for security and communications upgrades; 2028 replacement jets remain on t President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 Air Force One will be removed from service for “maxed out” security and communications upgrades, announced as starting within a month of his trip amid questions over security features. Boeing also reaffirmed plans to deliver two next-generation presidential jets in 2028, but acknowledged additional spending pressures as costs exceed $5 billion.

2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00

Trump pulls Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 Air Force One for security and communications upgrades; 2028 replacement jets remain on t

FlightGlobal

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New HAL chief takes aim at delivery execution for fighters

2026-07-21T02:23:42.874008-07:00

New HAL chief takes aim at del

SpaceWatch Global

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TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure TTTECH has named Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America, tasking him with shaping the company’s strategic direction for its aerospace, defense, and critical-infrastructure businesses. The appointment is positioned as a growth accelerator for TTTECH’s North American operations.

2026-07-21T00:53:51.037670-07:00

TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure

FlightGlobal

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GA-ASI, Raytheon UK, BAE/Boeing/Saab and Leonardo move to refresh UK strike, training and precision-munitions capacity General Atomics is pursuing expanded strike roles for the MQ-9B and its Gambit integration via deals with Kongsberg and MBDA. Meanwhile, Raytheon UK unveiled Red Kite—an affordable sovereign precision munition built on the Stormbreaker airframe. BAE, Boeing and Saab also signed to advance a UK Hawk replacement built around Boeing’s T-7 training system, as Leonardo presses LEO and missile-defense programs alongside an Indonesian M-346F fighter sale.

2026-07-21T00:25:14.580978-07:00

GA-ASI, Raytheon UK, BAE/Boeing/Saab and Leonardo move to refresh UK strike, training and precision-munitions capacity

AINonline

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Honeywell debuts as an independent entity, outlining an organic growth strategy with capital flexibility Honeywell has positioned its new stand-alone structure around an organic growth approach, emphasizing flexibility to strategically deploy capital. The company’s public debut frames growth as the core priority while retaining options to adjust investment and deployment decisions as conditions change.

2026-07-20T23:08:25.400740-07:00

Honeywell debuts as an independent entity, outlining an organic growth strategy with capital flexibility

Via Satellite

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Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market Spire Global has appointed Eric (“Mell”) Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Mellinger, formerly with Mantech International Corporation, will lead business development and go-to-market strategy as the company continues scaling its space-based data, analytics and services business.

2026-07-20T13:09:28.288324-07:00

Spire Global appoints Eric “Mell” Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer; takes over COO role to drive go-to-market

Breaking Defense

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Honeywell Aerospace CEO outlines capital-allocation priorities: organic growth first, dividends/buybacks later, M&A not ruled ou In remarks accompanying its spin-related transition to a newly independent structure, Honeywell Aerospace’s CEO said capital allocation will follow four tiers: organic growth, inorganic growth, dividends, and stock buybacks. The company intends to prioritize organic expansion but remains open to M&A as part of its growth toolkit.

2026-07-20T04:09:16.975437-07:00

Honeywell Aerospace CEO outlines capital-allocation priorities: organic growth first, dividends/buybacks later, M&A not ruled ou

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TAAG Angola Airlines wins EASA approval for Boeing 787-9 Europe ops and launches 787-10 on Luanda–Lisbon TAAG Angola Airlines has received EASA approval to operate the Boeing 787-9 on routes to Europe. The carrier is simultaneously rolling out a Boeing 787-10 on the Luanda–Lisbon service, marking the first deployment of the -10 type on its European network. TAAG also announced a new Chief Executive Officer.

2026-07-19T19:24:57.403302-07:00

TAAG Angola Airlines wins EASA approval for Boeing 787-9 Europe ops and launches 787-10 on Luanda–Lisbon

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