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Pratt & Whitney acquires Aiir Innovations to scale AI engine inspections
Pratt & Whitney has acquired Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations as it looks to expand the use of AI-assisted borescope inspection technology across its engine portfolio and global MRO operations. Aiir Innovations’ software applies artificial intelligence (AI) to borescope video to assist inspectors with faster and more repeatable engine assessments. Pratt & Whitney has already applied the…
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DJI Launches AP100 Parachute for Matrice 400
DJI, the world’s leader in civil drones and creative camera technology, today released DJI AP100 Parachute
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Ukraine to Receive 16 Rafales and License for SCALP and Aster-30 Production
Ukraine will procure 16 Rafales and receive the license to manufacture SCALP and Aster-30 missiles, whilst two SAMP/T batteries will be immediately delivered. Ukraine will receive four Rafale aircraft as soon as their pilots and mechanics finish training, which will begin this year, whilst two SAMP/T batteries will be immediately delivered to the nation. The…
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Singh promoted to regional sales SVP at GA Telesis Engine Services
GA Telesis Engine Services has promoted Avinash Singh to senior vice president, sales – Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, expanding his leadership role across the regions. Singh joined GA Telesis in December 2020 as sales director and was later appointed vice president. During his time with the company, he has helped grow the engine…
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European defence companies sign Letter of Intent to establish the Bliksem EXO Consortium
Airbus Defence and Space, Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Safran Electronics & Defense, and Thales will develop
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UAVOS Introduces NAVAI Vision-Based Navigation Module for GNSS-Degraded UAS Operations
UAVOS has successfully tested NAVAI, a vision-based navigation module for unmanned aircraft systems designed to
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Korean Air and Delta expand ‘seamless baggage transfer’ to Seattle and Los Angeles
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines have expanded their Seamless Baggage Transfer service from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to include customers connecting through Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX), making travel from Korea and wider Asia to the U.S. faster and more convenient. The service uses International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS) technology to screen checked…
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Lufthansa Cargo partners with WiseTech and IBS on ONE Record rollout
Lufthansa Cargo, WiseTech Global and IBS Software have worked together to implement IATA’s ONE Record data standard, successfully exchanging air cargo shipment records in a production environment. The collaboration is described as one of the first large-scale, multi-stakeholder implementations of ONE Record, which was introduced by IATA in January 2026 to support more transparent and…
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U.S. Employs Armed Surface Drones In Combat For The First Time During Strikes On Iranian Naval Base
The attack on Bandar Abbas marked the first confirmed combat use of U.S. unmanned surface vessels (USVs), with three Saronic Corsair drone boats striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility. The U.S. military has confirmed that it employed armed Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) in combat for the first time on July 12, 2026. According to…
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Qatar pulls out of Farnborough following Emir’s death
Qatar Airways has confirmed that it will not be taking part in next week’s Farnborough Airshow, following the death of HH. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Emir, known in Qatar as the ‘Father Amir’ had been ruler of Qatar since 1995, having taken power in a bloodless coup from his father. In the…
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