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DefenseNews.com • Agence France-Presse

Airbus flags potential A400M engine technical bug

Airbus warned of a technical bug that could affect engines on its A400M fleet. The issue raises new reliability, maintenance and in-service support considerations for operators and highlights ongoing scrutiny around propulsion performance as aircraft availability becomes mission-critical.

2026-04-28T13:34:25.224859-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Pentagon expands fleet of F-35 ‘flight science’ test aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Three jets, one in each F-35 variant, will be delivered in a flight test configuration to support upgrade efforts. The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to deliver three F-35 fighter jets configured for flight science and test work.

2026-04-28T13:34:37.810185-07:00