Thursday, October 8, 2026
What Boeing’s F/A-XX win means for the US aerospace industry
Aviation

What Boeing’s F/A-XX win means for the US aerospace industry

A win in two sixth-generation programmes secures Boeing’s fighter enterprise for the next 50 years, while leaving other manufacturers out in the cold. In choosing Boeing to supply its next tactical fighter, the US Navy has handed the US aerospace giant a solid lock on the development and production of a new generation of aircraft,…

Embraer sets Q3 delivery record as full-year targets loom

Embraer will need another 28-33 commercial aircraft and 45-55 executive jets delivered in the fourth quarter to reach its full-year targets. Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered a hefty 66 aircraft during the third quarter of 2026 – the company’s best third-quarter delivery performance in history – as it works toward its full-year delivery targets. The total…

SPEEA union members ratify contract with Boeing, preventing strike

The new deal takes effect on 7 October. Boeing’s unionised technicians and scientists have approved new four-year contracts with the aerospace giant, heading off a threatened strike that could have significantly upset Boeing’s certification work and aircraft production. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) said on 1 October that its two Boeing…

Regent advances ‘seaglider’ programme towards 2027 production

The Rhode Island start-up says the US Coast Guard remains the lead certification authority for its ground-effect craft, with the FAA providing support on aviation-specific areas. Regent Craft completed public flight demonstrations of its Viceroy and Squire wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) craft on 30 September, showing off the in-development all-electric “seagliders” as the company works to begin…

Aviation coalition urges EU to safeguard voluntary biometrics in Digital Omnibus

IATA and ACI Europe have joined a new industry coalition calling on EU policymakers to ensure upcoming digital legislation supports voluntary biometric technology for travel while protecting passenger privacy. The newly-formed Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition unites global aviation and technology bodies including airport association ACI Europe, airline trade body IATA, travel technology provider Amadeus,…

Pegasus completes acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings

The airlines operate 175 aircraft combined and will maintain separate brands. Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and its low-cost unit Smartwings, 10 months after emerging as a bidder. The airlines operate a combined fleet of more than 175 aircraft and hold orders for 140 more. Smartwings and Czech Airlines…

Ethiopian signs for ten more 777 Freighters, including 777-8Fs

The airline now holds outstanding orders with Boeing for 18 777s. Ethiopian Airlines has ordered another ten Boeing 777 Freighters, including two 777Fs and eight of Boeing’s in-development 777-8F. The US manufacturer disclosed the orders on 30 September, noting the deal builds on a prior 2024 order by Ethiopian for eight 777-9 passenger jets. Ethiopian…

US judge tosses Archer’s China-ties claims against competitor Joby
Aviation

US judge tosses Archer’s China-ties claims against competitor Joby

The judge also left in place several of Joby’s trade-secret-theft claims against Archer. A US Federal judge has tossed Archer Aviation’s claims that it suffered harm after competitor Joby Aviation allegedly misled the US government by hiding ties to China and to China’s communist party. Judge Susan van Keulen of the US District Court for…