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The latest top stories in aircraft manufacturing worldwide.

Safran plans €125m aircraft components plant in Wallonia

April 1, 2026
Compressor plant in Welkenraedt aims to support rising demand from major civil aircraft engine programmes, with operations expected to begin in 2028 Full Story
The collaboration builds on more than a year of joint development to integrate Honeywell Aerospace’s SAMURAI Autonomous Airborne platform with Odys Aviation’s long-range Laila UAV.

Honeywell and Odys combine for airborne drone defence

April 1, 2026
Full Story

EU and India deepen cooperation through EASA-DGCA production alignment

April 1, 2026
A European regulatory arrangement supports helicopter assembly in India, strengthening safety standards and industrial alignment for both regions. Full Story
Brazilian government members including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the flight.

Eve prototype flight strengthens path toward certification

April 1, 2026
Full Story
Modular design and autonomous behaviours enable the MQ-28 to support on a variety of missions, from reconnaissance to electronic warfare and weapons integration.

Rheinmetall and Boeing position MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany

April 1, 2026
Joint development and testing will adapt the Australian-built aircraft to Bundeswehr requirements while building industrial capability in Germany. Full Story
More than 1,400 engines have already been delivered to support global F-35 operations.

F-35 engine output climbs as P&W lands ongoing F135 deal

April 1, 2026
The programme supports more than 66,000 jobs across 47 U.S. states and territories across the company's manufacturing network. Full Story
Around €40 million will go toward MRO and component repair facilities in Europe.

GE Aerospace invests €110m across Europe to expand production

March 25, 2026
Investment across five countries will scale manufacturing and engine support, with hiring and training strengthening long-term industrial capacity. Full Story
MATRIX integration will extend autonomy capability across UH-60A, UH-60L and UH-60M variants.

Sikorsky advances Black Hawk autonomy with UH-60MX delivery

March 25, 2026
The UH-60MX becomes the U.S. Army’s first Black Hawk equipped with full-authority fly-by-wire controls, enabling seamless operation in both piloted and optionally piloted modes. Full Story
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation

Saab and Cohere align AI capability with GlobalEye growth plans

March 25, 2026
The agreement ties AI development directly to Saab’s GlobalEye campaign in Canada and its wider international roadmap. Full Story

Honeywell ramps up defence output through DoW framework

March 25, 2026
A $500 million investment will increases manufacturing capacity, supporting higher output of defence systems already deployed across U.S. platforms. Full Story

Deutsche Aircraft adopts model-based engineering for D328eco

March 25, 2026
Earlier simulation and shared data are helping to keep development on track while laying the groundwork for efficient production in Leipzig. Full Story
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