Boeing wins Air Force contract for NGAD next-gen fighter, dubbed F-47
Boeing’s selection to produce the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter is a game-changer for the company’s challenged defense arm.
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Boeing whistleblower’s family claims company’s conduct caused his suicide
Lawsuit alleges US plane maker’s treatment of John Barnett caused his death after he raised safety concernsThe family of a whistleblower at Boeing who killed himself last year is suing the US plane manufacturer, alleging the company’s conduct caused hi…
Budget impasse risks ‘Doomsday’ plane delay, SNC says
“I’m ramping up my work. I’m adding new facilities, I’m adding infrastructure, I’m adding cost. That cost has to be carried by someone,” SNC’s Jon Piatt told Breaking Defense.
EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed out of Navy’s F/A-XX future fighter competition
A source with knowledge of the program told Breaking Defense that Lockheed submitted a bid for the next-gen fighter effort, but the proposal did not satisfy the Navy’s criteria, leaving Boeing and Northrop Grumman as the remaining competitors.
Air Force fields FMS inquiries for MH-139 Grey Wolf helo as test campaign progresses
“As we look at the program moving forward, we’re also excited [about] the interest and the demand signal that we’re seeing, both domestically and from potential customers around the world,” Boeing official Azeem Khan told Breaking Defense.
Poland signs $300M lease for Apache attack helicopters
The deal, which covers eight AH-64Ds, will serve as a capability bridge until the first of 96 newly-bought Apaches arrive starting in 2028.
Trump ‘clearly not happy’ with delivery schedule for new Air Force One jets, Boeing CEO says
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk is “helping us in a big way” to speed up the schedule for the two planes, as setbacks risk delaying their delivery until after Trump leaves office.
Airbus plans to make 820 planes this year despite supply chain problems
European manufacturer reports 8% drop in income for 2024 but says there is ‘solid demand’ for its productsAirbus has said it aims to make 820 planes this year as the world’s biggest aerospace manufacturer attempts to overcome problems in its supply cha…
British firms among companies to have exported aircraft parts that reached Russia
Data shows aircraft parts from more than 100 western companies reached Russian aviation industry via IndiaBritish firms are among more than 100 western companies, including the aerospace giant Boeing, which have exported aircraft parts to India that re…
After string of turbulence disasters & horror crashes – has flying become more dangerous… and how can you stay safe?
IT feels a month doesn’t go by without a new aviation disaster, or near miss.
Last year was one of the worst for air accidents that anyone can remember – and it looks as if …