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Raytheon Secures $333M Contract for SM-6 Block IA Missile Production

Raytheon, under RTX, has won a $333 million contract from the US Navy to produce SM-6 Block IA missiles, following a successful 2024 test. The missiles integrate anti-air and anti-surface capabilities with sea-based terminal ballistic missile defense.

2025-01-14T06:29:22.088597-08:00

Airline Economics

Wizz Air CEO: Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Challenges to Persist 4-5 Years

2025-01-13T08:00:41.548341-08:00

FlightGlobal

airBaltic Scraps 4,670 Summer 2025 Flights Over A220 P&W Engine Delays

2025-01-02T01:40:53.066293-08:00

Reuters

Wizz Air Secures Support Deal with P&W Amid Grounded A320neo Fleet

2024-12-31T00:27:56.845829-08:00

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AeroTime

Raytheon Secures $333M Contract for SM-6 Block IA Missile Production Raytheon, under RTX, has won a $333 million contract from the US Navy to produce SM-6 Block IA missiles, following a successful 2024 test. The missiles integrate anti-air and anti-surface capabilities with sea-based terminal ballistic missile defense.

2025-01-14T06:29:22.088597-08:00

Raytheon Secures $333M Contract for SM-6 Block IA Missile Production

Airline Economics

Wizz Air CEO: Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Challenges to Persist 4-5 Years Wizz Air's CEO, Joszef Varadi, indicates the persistent issues with Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines may continue to affect the airline's operations until 2029. These complications arise amidst growing concerns over grounded aircraft and the financial implications for the budget carrier.

2025-01-13T08:00:41.548341-08:00

Wizz Air CEO: Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Challenges to Persist 4-5 Years

navair.navy.mil

US Navy Operationalizes Next Gen Jammer Mid-Band System The U.S. Navy has operationalized its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system, marking a significant upgrade in power, target versatility, and jamming techniques over legacy systems, enhancing naval aviation operations on a global scale.

2025-01-06T13:40:09.064043-08:00

US Navy Operationalizes Next Gen Jammer Mid-Band System

spacewar.com

RTX and Ursa Major Achieve Successful Long-Range Rocket Test for Army Raytheon, an RTX subsidiary, alongside Ursa Major, has conducted a successful test flight of their advanced long-range solid rocket motor. This development is a significant milestone in enhancing strategic missile capabilities for the U.S. Army.

2025-01-02T16:58:43.501104-08:00

RTX and Ursa Major Achieve Successful Long-Range Rocket Test for Army

Bloomberg Law

U.S. Clears $3.64B Sale of 1,200 AIM-120 AMRAAMs to Japan The U.S. State Department has approved a significant Foreign Military Sale to Japan, involving the acquisition of 1,200 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles. The deal includes AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 variants, with a co-production study underway.

2025-01-02T14:40:48.635770-08:00

U.S. Clears $3.64B Sale of 1,200 AIM-120 AMRAAMs to Japan

FlightGlobal

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airBaltic Scraps 4,670 Summer 2025 Flights Over A220 P&W Engine Delays AirBaltic has announced the cancellation of 4,670 flights for the summer 2025 schedule. The decision stems from prolonged maintenance delays by Pratt & Whitney on Airbus A220 engines, affecting multiple operations across Europe and prompting scrutiny from regional authorities.

2025-01-02T01:40:53.066293-08:00

airBaltic Scraps 4,670 Summer 2025 Flights Over A220 P&W Engine Delays

Reuters

Wizz Air Secures Support Deal with P&W Amid Grounded A320neo Fleet Wizz Air has signed a support agreement with Pratt & Whitney addressing ongoing issues with its PW1100G-JM engines, keeping approximately 40 A320neo aircraft grounded through 2026. The agreement includes compensation for grounded aircraft and plans for growth by increasing seat capacity by 20%.

2024-12-31T00:27:56.845829-08:00

Wizz Air Secures Support Deal with P&W Amid Grounded A320neo Fleet

engineersperspective.substack.com

New Defense Contractors Form Alliance Against Primes Emerging defense companies are collaborating to challenge established giants such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. This shift represents a dynamic change in the defense industry landscape as these new players leverage innovative strategies to compete in a traditionally dominated market.

2024-12-23T23:13:01.884742-08:00

New Defense Contractors Form Alliance Against Primes