Military
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
The U.S. military completed an eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian coastal surveillance and air defense facilities.
Reuters19 Jul, 00:21 BST
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Aircraft
FAA returns to Boeing full authority to issue airworthiness certificates
The FAA has restored Boeing's authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for 737 Max and 787 aircraft, effective July 20.
FlightGlobal18 Jul, 14:09 BST
Safety
Kuwait closes airspace amid Iranian attacks
Kuwait closed its national airspace on July 18, 2026, following renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks.
AeroTime18 Jul, 12:07 BST
Aircraft
FAA approves Leap-1B high-pressure turbine durability kit
The FAA has certified new high-pressure turbine and fuel nozzle durability improvements for the CFM Leap-1B engine.
FlightGlobal18 Jul, 18:40 BST
Airlines
Jet engine maker CFM to invest $2 billion to speed repairs
CFM International is investing $2 billion over five years to accelerate engine maintenance and reduce industry-wide aircraft groundings.
Reuters18 Jul, 16:52 BST
Military
The UK Just Bought 12 F-35As Because Its 48 F-35Bs Can't Carry This Nuclear Weapon
The United Kingdom has purchased 12 F-35A aircraft to supplement its existing fleet of 48 F-35Bs.
Simple Flying18 Jul, 16:00 BST
Technology
CFM hails design review milestone as RISE arises
CFM International's RISE open-fan engine demonstrator has passed its preliminary design review (PDR).
FlightGlobal18 Jul, 17:38 BST
Airlines
Why United Airlines Stopped Trusting Boeing's Timeline & Bet 260 Jets On Airbus Instead
United Airlines has shifted a significant portion of its fleet strategy toward Airbus, citing a lack of confidence in Boeing's delivery timelines.
Simple Flying18 Jul, 12:00 BST
Airlines
Rolls-Royce Says It Has Doubled Engine Time On Wing Since Launching Its Transformation
Rolls-Royce reports that it has successfully doubled the time-on-wing for its engines since initiating its corporate transformation program.
Simple Flying18 Jul, 22:00 BST
Aircraft
The $5.3 Billion Program Turning 2 Stored Boeing 747-8s Into America's Next Air Force One
A $5.3 billion program is underway to convert two stored Boeing 747-8 aircraft into the next presidential transport fleet.
Simple Flying18 Jul, 18:00 BST
Military
The 6 Military Aircraft Manufacturers Still Building New Combat Aircraft For The US Armed Forces In 2026
A report identifies the six primary manufacturers currently producing new combat aircraft for the U.S. military in 2026.
Simple Flying18 Jul, 21:00 BST
Aircraft
Open & Closed: FAA Finally Certifies American Airlines’ Airbus A321XLR Flagship Suite Doors
The FAA has officially certified the doors for American Airlines' A321XLR Flagship Suite.
Simple Flying18 Jul, 20:15 BST