F-35  
Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Marine Corps reveals what went wrong in 2023 missing F-35 saga

Breaking Defense reports: An electrical malfunction crippled some of the plane's systems, but a Marine Corps investigation still said the pilot was at fault for the crash in South Carolina.

Also: AVweb, Aviation Week, The Independent and Stars and Stripes
2024-10-31T15:05:59.796717-07:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 5:01 PM PDT

2024-10-31T17:01:51.824972-07:00 2024-10-31T17:01:51.824972-07:00 (2024-10-31T17:01:51.824972-07:00)

Helicopter  
Aviation Week • Brandon Patrick

Nigeria To Become Eighth Global M-346 Operator

By Aviation Week: The Nigerian Air Force is modernizing with 10 new AW109 transport helicopters in 2026 and the first of 24 M-346FA light attack aircraft in 2025.

2024-10-31T16:38:01.685505-07:00
Boeing   US DOD   Air Cargo  
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Associated Press • Associated Press

Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

By Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory.

Also: Wings and 3 more
2024-10-31T11:50:31.012740-07:00
Concorde   Hypersonic   Supply Chain  
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Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

UK vows to 'closely monitor all our supply chains' after collapse of hypersonic supplier Reaction Engines

By Breaking Defense: Reaction Engines, which is also part of the $1.3 billion Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) effort to build and deliver a first UK hypersonic missile, was plunged into administration today after failing to secure a rescue deal.

Also: The Telegraph, Financial Times and 4 more
2024-10-31T08:42:06.899274-07:00