Military
Romania shoots down third Russian drone in three days
A Romanian F-16 pilot successfully shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, marking the third such incident in three days.
Reuters26 Jul, 10:45 BST
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Aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX 7 nears FAA approval
Boeing's 737 MAX 7 is approaching final FAA certification, a critical milestone for Southwest Airlines' long-term fleet strategy.
Simple Flying26 Jul, 23:00 BST
Aircraft
Emirates’ Clark confident Boeing will explore larger 777X
Emirates President Tim Clark expects Boeing to develop a stretched '777-10' variant based on performance data from the 777-9 program.
FlightGlobal26 Jul, 09:14 BST
Military
UK funds Mach 5 hypersonic target for missile defense testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £20 million contract to Lockheed Martin UK to develop a hypersonic target vehicle for missile defense trials.
AeroTime26 Jul, 09:55 BST
Safety
American Airlines 787 diverts to Dublin following cabin odor
An American Airlines Boeing 787 diverted to Dublin after six of nine cabin crew members reported feeling ill due to an odor in the cabin.
Simple Flying26 Jul, 17:06 BST
Technology
U.S. Energy Department orders emergency power deployment for western grid
The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized the Southwest Power Pool to deploy idle backup generators to prevent blackouts across 17 states.
Reuters26 Jul, 22:52 BST
Military
Bell Textron awarded $33.6 million for Marine Corps helicopter upgrades
Bell Textron has received a $33.6 million contract to provide structural and power improvements for the U.S. Marine Corps' AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom fleets.
Aviation Week27 Jul, 02:59 BST
Safety
Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes
Wildfires have advanced to within 15 km of Bordeaux, forcing mass evacuations across France and Spain.
Reuters26 Jul, 13:37 BST
Airlines
Emirates invests $5 billion in cabin retrofits
Emirates is executing a $5 billion investment program to overhaul its business class cabins, addressing long-standing product strategy concerns.
Simple Flying27 Jul, 02:00 BST
Technology
Rolls-Royce adapts A330neo engine technology for 787
Rolls-Royce has utilized engine technology developed for the Airbus A330neo to address reliability issues on the Boeing 787's powerplants.
Simple Flying26 Jul, 21:00 BST
Airlines
Analysis: Boeing 777-9 network fit for US airlines
Industry analysis suggests the Boeing 777-9 may struggle to find a natural fit within the current network structures of major U.S. airlines.
Simple Flying27 Jul, 02:00 BST
Airlines
United Airlines continues operating 35-year-old aircraft
United Airlines maintains a 35-year-old jet in its active fleet, highlighting the longevity of older airframes in current operations.
Simple Flying26 Jul, 23:00 BST