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Aviation Week • Joe Anselmo

Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment

In his first in-depth interview, Kelly Ortberg detailed plans to boost 737 MAX production from 42 jets a month today to 47 by early 2026, noted that some 787s remain parked pending new seat certification, and confirmed record spending on Boeing’s F-47 Next-Gen fighter bid.

2025-05-28T23:02:15.056594-07:00

The War Zone

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter to Japan Over GCAP Delay Fears

2025-05-30T10:29:07.985432-07:00

Washington Post

Air Force One Sale to Qatar Stalled by Liability Concerns Over White House “Gift” Maneuver

2025-05-28T17:54:36.969086-07:00

CNBC

US Defense Department Accepts Qatar-Donated Boeing 747-8I for Air Force One Conversion

2025-05-21T10:14:19.781389-07:00

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The War Zone

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter to Japan Over GCAP Delay Fears President Trump has proposed Boeing’s new F-47 sixth-generation fighter to Japan as concerns mount over possible delays in the Global Combat Air Program. Tokyo is also considering additional F-35 acquisitions as a contingency to safeguard its air superiority timeline and regional deterrence posture.

2025-05-30T10:29:07.985432-07:00

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter to Japan Over GCAP Delay Fears

Daily Sabah

Spain and Türkiye Ink Landmark Hürjet Trainer Deal at FEINDEF 2025 In Madrid at FEINDEF 2025, Spain’s Ministry of Defence signed a landmark agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries and an Airbus-led consortium to integrate the Hürjet advanced jet trainer into the Spanish Air and Space Force’s training system, paving the way for co-production, interoperability and NATO expansion.

2025-05-30T08:11:09.448799-07:00

Spain and Türkiye Ink Landmark Hürjet Trainer Deal at FEINDEF 2025

Scramble

Hungary Receives First Aero L-39NG Skyfox Trainers On 30 May 2025, Aero Vodochody delivered three L-39NG Skyfox turbofan-powered military trainers and light combat aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force at Kecskemét Air Base, marking Hungary’s induction of the modernized jet trainer platform. This acquisition underscores efforts to modernize pilot training under NATO standards.

2025-05-30T08:10:35.390046-07:00

Hungary Receives First Aero L-39NG Skyfox Trainers

Janes

JASDF Deploys F-35A Lightning IIs to Northern Coast to Bolster Air Defense The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has deployed a contingent of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters to bases along its northern coastline, enhancing air defense posture in the region. This forward deployment underscores Japan’s commitment to maintaining rapid response capability in its remote northern regions.

2025-05-30T06:18:21.740445-07:00

JASDF Deploys F-35A Lightning IIs to Northern Coast to Bolster Air Defense

Janes

US Army Eyes Single-Engine Trainer in Flight School Next Overhaul The US Army is evaluating a new single-engine helicopter trainer under its Flight School Next initiative, aiming to modernize initial pilot instruction by replacing aging assets. The program seeks to enhance readiness, boost training throughput and cut operating costs across Army aviation training pipelines.

2025-05-29T22:18:16.254533-07:00

US Army Eyes Single-Engine Trainer in Flight School Next Overhaul

Aviation Week

Boeing Pushes for Swift U.S. Navy Decision on F/A-XX Next-Gen Fighter Boeing CEO David Calhoun says the company is optimistic the U.S. Navy will soon finalize contract award deliberations for its F/A-XX sixth-generation carrier-based fighter program. A prompt decision would follow Boeing’s recent NGAD triumph and set the stage for the Navy’s future air-dominance roadmap.

2025-05-29T12:17:44.190086-07:00

Boeing Pushes for Swift U.S. Navy Decision on F/A-XX Next-Gen Fighter

Aviation Week

Boeing CEO Hopeful U.S. Navy Moves Quickly On F/A-XX Deliberations

2025-05-29T12:17:44.190086-07:00

Boeing CEO Hopeful U.S. Navy Mov

Aviation Week

Bell Launches MV-75 Tiltrotor Sales Campaign to Canadian Military Bell Textron this week launched a Canada-focused marketing campaign to promote its next-generation MV-75 tiltrotor to the Canadian Armed Forces. The effort seeks to position the aircraft for inclusion in Ottawa’s planned helicopter fleet modernization, aimed at bolstering rotary-wing capabilities.

2025-05-29T11:32:27.911464-07:00

Bell Launches MV-75 Tiltrotor Sales Campaign to Canadian Military

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