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Airbus opens second A320neo final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama to boost U.S. output

Airbus has inaugurated a second final assembly line for the A320neo family at its Mobile, Alabama plant, expanding U.S. production capacity. The move follows the A320 family reportedly surpassing Boeing's 737 as the world's best‑selling commercial aircraft and aims to bolster A320 output.

2025-10-13T10:04:33.990788-07:00

Reuters

IATA and Oliver Wyman: Supply‑chain delays could cost airlines $11 billion in 2025 as older jets remain in service

2025-10-13T03:20:25.043255-07:00

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Electra.aero selects Evolito to supply eight electric propulsion units per EL9 under production contract

2025-10-13T03:11:41.288689-07:00

Aviation Week

Boeing, Southwest and Aeroxchange complete industry’s first digital 8130‑3 e‑certificate parts shipment

2025-10-13T04:08:26.450607-07:00

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Daher to open TBM final assembly line in Stuart, Florida; U.S. production starts early 2027 French airframer Daher will break ground in the coming weeks on a final assembly line in Stuart, Florida, and begin U.S. production of TBM-series single-engine turboprops in early 2027. The facility is Daher's first American final-assembly capability for the TBM family.

2025-10-14T08:18:25.703469-07:00

Daher to open TBM final assembly line in Stuart, Florida; U.S. production starts early 2027

Boeing

Boeing wins $2.7B multiyear deal to deliver more than 3,000 PAC‑3 seekers through 2030; annual output rises to ~750 Boeing has been awarded approximately $2.7 billion in multiyear contracts to produce more than 3,000 Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3) missile seekers through 2030. The agreements raise annual PAC‑3 seeker production to about 750 units, increasing interceptor supply amid elevated global demand.

2025-10-14T05:12:24.686943-07:00

Boeing wins $2.7B multiyear deal to deliver more than 3,000 PAC‑3 seekers through 2030; annual output rises to ~750

Reuters

European airline chiefs urge EU to reform rules and boost SAF supply as Lufthansa pushes e‑fuel prioritisation Chief executives of Europe's major carriers have issued an urgent appeal to EU leaders for regulatory reform and stronger financial support, warning competitiveness is at risk unless Brussels increases sustainable aviation fuel supply and subsidies. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr urged e‑fuels be prioritised for aviation over road transport.

2025-10-14T03:04:40.791837-07:00

European airline chiefs urge EU to reform rules and boost SAF supply as Lufthansa pushes e‑fuel prioritisation

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Rostec to study re‑engining options for Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet Rostec has announced a study into re‑engining options for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet, signalling an intent to evaluate replacement powerplant pathways for the regional jet. The company said it will examine candidate solutions and provide further details as the review progresses.

2025-10-13T22:25:38.131072-07:00

Rostec to study re‑engining options for Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet

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Honeywell Sees Record $283B Market, Predicts Unprecedented Business‑Jet Deliveries Over Next Decade Honeywell’s 34th Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts a record $283 billion market for business‑jet deliveries and services over the next ten years and projects the highest-ever decade of new business‑jet handovers, signalling sustained post‑pandemic demand even as manufacturers strain to meet orders.

2025-10-13T17:08:20.203899-07:00

Honeywell Sees Record $283B Market, Predicts Unprecedented Business‑Jet Deliveries Over Next Decade

Reuters

Safran says 'on good path' to clear Airbus engine backlog by month-end Safran's chief executive said on Monday the French engine maker is "on a good path" to clear a backlog of engines owed to Airbus, with the company aiming to resolve delivery delays by the end of this month and restore normal delivery cadence to customers.

2025-10-13T14:28:45.070186-07:00

Safran says 'on good path' to clear Airbus engine backlog by month-end

DefenseNews.com

General Atomics urges agile design, open architecture and automation to rebuild munitions stockpiles General Atomics says recent conflicts exposed a need to balance advanced smart munitions with supply‑chain resilience and production speed. The company advocates agile design, open architectures and increased automation to rapidly replenish depleted inventories while enabling faster upgrades and integration with battlefield networks.

2025-10-13T14:12:41.926596-07:00

General Atomics urges agile design, open architecture and automation to rebuild munitions stockpiles

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Safran to invest €350m in LEAP engine assembly and MRO hub in Casablanca Safran will invest about €350 million to build LEAP engine assembly and MRO facilities in Casablanca, including a 25,000 m² plant that from 2027 will overhaul up to 150 LEAP engines a year and is expected to create roughly 600 jobs by 2030.

2025-10-13T11:56:51.076748-07:00

Safran to invest €350m in LEAP engine assembly and MRO hub in Casablanca

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