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Battlespace Awareness: India Expands Netra MK-1A AEW&C Fleet

New Delhi: India’s decision to induct six additional Netra MK-1A airborne early warning and control aircraft represents a critical turning point in its pursuit of battlespace awareness along two nuclear-armed frontiers. This expansion triples...

Abu Dhabi Welcomes First Visitors Arriving on Air India Express’s Landmark Navi Mumbai Service

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi welcomed a delegation of Indian journalists and Air India Express representatives following the launch of Air India Express’ inaugural service between Navi...

Turkish Airlines Signs Multi-Year Agreement with CAE

New Delhi: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, has signed a contract with CAE, a global leader in aviation training technologies, at the Farnborough Airshow for the...

India to Host AEDEX + AIRPORT – One of the Largest Integrated Defence, Aviation, Airport Infrastructure, Aerospace and Business Platform

New Delhi: India is poised to emerge as a global meeting point for the defence, aerospace, aviation and airport infrastructure industries during September 10-12, 2026 as AEDEX + AIRPORT, bringing together policymakers, global technology providers, defence manufacturers, airport...

Elbit Systems of America Awarded Contracts from US Customs and Border Protection Totaling Over $370 Million to Enhance US National Security

Haifa, Israel. Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on July 20 that its US subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC (Elbit America), has received multiple awards from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) totaling over $370 million to enhance...

PIMCO Forges Strategic Partnership with AURA AERO to Accelerate Industrialisation of the ERA Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Oshkosh, WI., US. Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO), the dedicated manufacturing division of Piper Aircraft, on July 20 announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with French sustainable aviation pioneer AURA AERO. This landmark...

VÆRIDION Selects Drive System Design to Advance Microliner Electric Propulsion System

Farnborough, UK: VÆRIDION, the all-electric aircraft manufacturer, has selected Drive System Design (DSD) to develop, test and supply the Blue-Label propeller drive system hardware for its nine-seat Microliner aircraft. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement...

SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

Farnborough, United Kingdom. SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aviation finance platform, has placed a firm order for an additional 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft. The agreement was finalised at the Farnborough International Airshow. "This significant...

Air Canada and Airbus Launch Joint Initiative to Scale Domestic Canadian SAF and Help Reduce the Life-cycle Emissions of Corporate Travel

Farnborough, United Kingdom. Air Canada, the country’s largest airline and flag carrier, and Airbus, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing with the largest commercial aircraft industrial footprint in Canada, are uniting their shared commitment...

India’s Indigenous Aviation Vaults Forward: Saras Mk II Flight Tests Slated for Late 2027

BENGALURU. India’s homegrown civil aviation ambitions have entered a decisive manufacturing phase, with the highly anticipated 19-seater Saras Mk II light transport aircraft officially scheduled for its maiden flight trials in late 2027. The Council...

Thales and Destinus Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance Counter-UAS, Long-range Strike and Integrated Air Defence Solutions

New Delhi: Thales and Destinus signed a cooperation agreement at Eurosatory 2026, reinforcing their collaboration to support armed forces in Europe and internationally in long-range strike, counter-UAS, and ground-based air interception. The partnership aims to...

ASIO Raises $15 Million to Accelerate Global Expansion of Its Combat-Proven Tactical Systems

Tel Aviv, Israel – ASIO, an Israeli defence technology company pioneering autonomy, enhanced awareness and resilient navigation for the tactical domain, on July 20 announced the successful completion of its first funding round, raising $15 million. The...

Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils ‘ELLYON’: Next-Gen Multi-Mission Aircraft Featuring Electronic Attack and Advanced ISTAR Capabilities 

Tel Aviv – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on July 20 unveiled ELLYON, a next-generation multi-mission aircraft that integrates Electronic Attack (EA) and advanced Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities.  Featuring full-spectrum frequency jamming and coverage,...
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