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DoD Fully Funding F135 Upgrade

March 27, 2024
Amid concerns about cutting the scale of the F-35 program, Pratt & Whitney secured almost $500 million more to improve the engine’s thrust, thermal management, and integrated ...
Lockheed Martin
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F-35 Certified for Full Rate Production

March 18, 2024
New designation indicates the Pentagon is satisfied with the Stealth fighter jet’s performance and reliability, and that manufacturers have proven the reliability of their process...
GE Aerospace
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GE Investing in Manufacturing, Supply Chain

March 14, 2024
Ahead of its spin-off, GE Aerospace will invest $650 million this year to expand and improve its engine and component production, including $100 million for component providers...
Rivian
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Rivian Pauses EV Plant Project in Georgia

March 12, 2024
The $5-billion project was expected to produce up to 200,000 mid-sized e-SUVs starting later this year, but those vehicles will start production at established assembly plant ...
Lockheed Martin
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Lockheed Ramps Up LR Missile Program

March 11, 2024
The fourth contract has been granted for the new PrSM precision strike weapon, which neutralizes targets beyond 400 kilometers and is compatible with different launch systems....
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Boeing Eyeing Spirit AeroSystems

March 4, 2024
Both businesses are operating with FAA oversight since a 737 MAX incident in January, but combining them may be a way to resolve longstanding supply issues.
Airbus
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Vietjet Adding Widebody Jets

Feb. 29, 2024
A multibillion-dollar order for 20 A330neo aircraft for long-range service and high-capacity regional routes as it pursue a global network expansion.
Sikorsky Aircraft
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Sikorsky Working on Hybrid VTOLs

Feb. 28, 2024
A development program underway now is prioritizing high-speed vertical takeoff/landing aircraft with varying degrees of electrification and autonomous capabilities, and a range...
Boeing
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FAA Critiques Safety at Boeing

Feb. 27, 2024
A panel of experts convened by the Federal Aviation Administration studied safety programs and practices at the jet builder over recent years, identifying 27 problems and offering...