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Joby Teams With L3Harris For Defense Hybrid eVTOL Missions | Aviation Week Network Joby Aviation has partnered with L3Harris to develop a hybrid eVTOL aircraft for defense applications—an optionally piloted, turbine hybrid version of its S4.

Joby Teams With L3Harris For Defense Hybrid eVTOL Missions aviationweek.com/aerospace/ad... via @theworacle.bsky.social

Safran CEO Targets Leap Delivery Recovery Before November | Aviation Week Network Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said CFM International aims to catch up on Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October.

Safran CEO sees LEAP-1A recovery by end of October as AIrbus rushes to meet delivery targets aviationweek.com/aerospace/ma...

Air France-KLM Pulls Out Of Air Europa Bid Process | Aviation Week Network Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa, its CEO confirms, as it publishes first-half results.

Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa aviationweek.com/air-transpor...

Rolls-Royce begins development testing of engine bound for MV-75 FLRAA aviationweek.com/air-transpor...

Rolls-Royce CEO 'Optimistic' On Future Narrowbody Position | Aviation Week Network Rolls-Royce expects to have a position on a future narrowbody aircraft, CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said as the engine-maker released first-half earnings.

Rolls-Royce CEO optimic company will secure a spot in again powering narrowbodies aviationweek.com/air-transpor...

Pratt deliveries fell behind because of labor issues, Airbus CEO says aviationweek.com/awin/premium...

Airbus Plans A330 Rate Hike, Battles A320 Engine Shortfall | Aviation Week Network Airbus plans to boost production of the A330neo widebody after strong order bookings, while warning about challenges in delivering other output hikes.

Airbus CEO says CFM International and now also Pratt & Whitney trail on A320 engine deliveries: aviationweek.com/air-transpor...

Airbus CEO says company had 60 'gliders' at mid-year - holds 820 aircraft delivery guidance

Airbus sees its portion of the Spirit AeroSystems deal closing in Q4 because of regulatory issues

Airbus eyes A330 rate hike to 5/mo in 2029

Boeing CEO plays down impact of risk of potential BDS mechanics strike in St. Louis and St. Charles; says sees no reason BDS reaching higg single digit margins

Boeing CFO sees 2025 deliveries of 'a little better' than 400 737s for the year, and 787s at the high end of the 70-80 aircraft delivery range

Boeing CEO says one KPI still below threshold before it would request FAA approval to go higher in 737 production rate; But says he expects to go to FAA 'soon' with the request

Boeing defense logs a second sequential quarter without charges, Boeing cites progress on MQ-25 and T-7

Boeing says it will build other 737 MAX models with -7, -10 certification slipping into 2026

SpaceX Says Next Starship Flight Test Slated For August | Aviation Week Network SpaceX plans another Starship flight test soon after a vehicle slated to perform that mission suffered an explosion in June.

SpaceX plans another Starship flight test soon after a vehicle slated to perform that mission suffered an explosion in June. aviationweek.com/space/operat...

Boeing CEO sees KPIs 'looking all green' to seek further 787 rate hike, but will take more time to seek approval

Russia Hardens Military Airfields Near Ukraine After Drone Strikes | Aviation Week Network Russia has launched a crash program to harden military airfields near the border with Ukraine in response to Kyiv’s successful strikes with one-way attack UAS.

Russia has launched a crash program to harden military airfields near the border with Ukraine in response to Kyiv’s successful strikes with one-way attack drones aviationweek.com/defense/budg... via @rotorfocus.bsky.social

USSF To Test Laser Links, Quantum Sensor On New X-37B Mission | Aviation Week Network The U.S. Space Force plans to use its X-37B to conduct operational demonstrations of laser link communications and quantum-based navigation in space.

The U.S. Space Force plans to use its X-37B orbital test vehicle to conduct operational demonstrations of laser link communications and quantum-based navigation in space aviationweek.com/space/launch...

Boeing Hikes 737, 787 Output As New MAX Model Approvals Slip | Aviation Week Network Boeing’s efforts to gradually ramp up production showed further signs of progress in the second quarter, with 737 MAX and 787s reaching higher output, but certification of new versions of the company’...

Boeing hits 787 rate 7 while 737-7/10 certiicaiton slips aviationweek.com/aerospace/ma...

U.S. Marine Corps Will Repair Keel-Damaged F-35B | Aviation Week Network An F-35B damaged 2.5 years ago during a crash landing will be fixed and returned to the fleet, says the Air National Guard pilot who ejected from the aircraft.

A Lockheed Martin F-35B with a keel damaged 2.5 years ago during a crash landing will be fixed and returned to the fleet, says the U.S. Air National Guard pilot who ejected from the aircraft. aviationweek.com/defense/airc... @thedewline.bsky.social

Airbus Launches H160M Flight Testing | Aviation Week Network Airbus has kicked off flight trials of the militarized version of the H160 helicopter in development for the French Armed Forces.

Airbus H160M flight trials get going with eye on 2028 first delivery aviationweek.com/defense/airc...

Wizz Air To Slash A321XLR Order, Limits Future Use To UK Market | Aviation Week Network Wizz Air has confirmed it will substantially scale back its Airbus A321XLR order as it pivots away from “hot and harsh” environments.

Wizz Air is substantially scaling back its Airbus A321XLR order as it pivots away from “hot and harsh” environments following the decision to shut down its Abu Dhabi joint venture. aviationweek.com/air-transpor...

GD CEO sees first Gulfstream G800 delivery "very soon"

GD sees 150-155 Gulfstream deliveries in 2025, with aerospace sales at around $12.9 bn, CEO says

General Dynamics sees first G800 deliveries in Q3 with 13 set to go to customers this year

Dassault Opposes Belgium's Proposal For Greater Role In FCAS Program | Aviation Week Network Belgium has no solid basis to become a full partner in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier says.

Belgium has no solid basis to become a full partner in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier argues aviationweek.com/defense/airc...

Turkey Strikes Handshake Agreement With UK On Eurofighter Typhoon Buy | Aviation Week Network Turkey signs MOU with UK that could lead to Eurofighter Typhoon purchase.

Turkey-UK sign MOU paving way for Ankara's purchase of Eurofighter Typhoons aviationweek.com/defense/turk... reports @rotorfocus.bsky.social confirming our earlier reporting

RTX says GTF-related AOGs to come down meaningfully in H2

Lockheed Martin takes $950 million pretax charge on classified aeronautics program