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Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics launch first joint co-production of Ukrainian drones in Europe under new Government initiative
For the first time, Ukrainian drones will be manufactured on an industrial scale in Europe,
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Neste rows back on climate commitments
Fuel producer Neste will not honour a climate pledge made five years ago, instead offering a revised target for carbon emission reduction. The company blames its ‘current financial position and streamlined investment portfolio’ for the change of plan. Originally, the world’s largest producer of biodiesel and SAF planned to reduce customer’s greenhouse gas emissions by…
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Electra Aero – Principal Flight Physics Engineer
At Electra, we’re pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft
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Carillon named as new COO at CTS Engines
Independent jet engine MRO provider CTS Engines (CTS) has appointed Kevin Carillon as chief operating officer, overseeing all operational functions, including production, test, quality, safety, engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. With more than 25 years of global aerospace leadership experience, Carillon brings deep expertise in manufacturing, assembly, test, and mature engine operations that the company…
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U.S. Navy and GAO Reports Fault Material Issues, Poor Coordination Between Services for V-22 Osprey Troubles
Long-running mechanical, faulty metallic alloys in the Prop-Rotor Gear Box and lack of synergy between the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps have compounded the V-22 Osprey’s troubles. Faulty parts, inconsistent communication of safety and hazard risks from the Joint Program Office, and poor coordination between the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force,…
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Autonomy doesn’t become capability until it’s tested
Air Force Test Center Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Martin and AFTC Commander Maj. Gen.
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U.S. Army Completes Retirement of Aerial ISR Turboprop Fleet
The legacy ISR fleet of RC-12X Guardrail, MC-12S EMARSS and the EO-5C ARL-M turboprops will be replaced by the jet-powered High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES). The U.S. Army has completed the divestment of its three A-ISR (Aerial-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) aircraft types, including the RC-12X Guardrail, MC-12S EMARSS-M (Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and…
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FY2026 NDAA: Congress Pushes Back On Aircraft Cuts and Seeks Clarity On Next-Gen Programs
The NDAA freezes E-3, F-15E and A-10 retirements, accelerates F/A-XX and F-47 oversight, and demands a concrete plan for post-E-6B nuclear command-and-control. The Fiscal Year 2026 U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) advanced another step toward becoming law this week after the House approved the measure in a 312–112 vote. The nearly $900 billion defense…
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WATCH: WestJet’s 2025 Christmas Miracle Proves the Magic Is Still Alive
WestJet’s 2025 Christmas Miracle continues the airline’s beloved holiday tradition by focusing on comfort, connection, and community support for families staying at Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada. Every December, there is one aviation video we can reliably count on to make us AvGeeks feel things. And every December, we happily lean into it. For…
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PM UAS – Short/Vertical Takeoff and Landing (S/VTOL)
One Nation Innovation is facilitating the Group 4+ UAS | Short/Vertical Takeoff and Landing (S/VTOL)
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