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Farnborough International Airshow kicks off today #FIA2026 🛫 We will cover all the updates and developments in this thread 🧵 Discover for more: aeroder.com/events-farnborou… /n

Lockheed Martin unveiled full scale prototype of Vectis™ autonomous CCA aircraft for the first time

First Asiana A321 spotted in Korean Air’s new colors. while still carrying “Asiana Airlines” titles on the fuselage. Integration of both carriers is starting to show on the aircraft themselves. 📸 Lucas Eddie / JetPhotos

The first F-35 fighter engine assembled in Finland is ready 🇫🇮 Patria has completed the final assembly of the first F135 engine in Nokian Linnavuori facility. The engines assembled by Patria will be installed on Finland's F-35A fighters.

FAA moves to fire 2 LaGuardia controllers The FAA is seeking to terminate two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia who allegedly left shifts about an hour early on March 22, 2026—the night an Air Canada Express CRJ900 collided with a Port Authority fire truck. Two pilots died and dozens were injured. The truck was responding to a United odor emergency amid heavier-than-usual traffic from weather delays. The action is part of a broader crackdown on “early shove” practices. NATCA is discussing the allegations; the NTSB probe continues.

UK Government will now fund upgrade program for its entire Eurofighter fleet instead of the previously planned 40 % fleet upgrade.

🚨 AIM-424 “Malice” is official. US Navy’s new very long-range air-to-air missile just stepped into the light. Built by Raytheon for the Super Hornet, F-35C, and future F/A-XX. Two-stage, 1,500 lb class, range well over 250 nautical miles. twz.com/air/aim-424-malice-v…

Saab just unveiled a stealthy, supersonic “fighter drone” concept. This advanced Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) could serve as a high-end loyal wingman for the Gripen E. The technical advancement will pave way for Saab’s next crewed combat aircraft.

First stunning Airbus A-350F rolled out of paintshop 📸🤳

Lufthansa’s Airbus A380, carrying 351 passengers, touched down too early at Munich Airport on Monday evening and damaged runway lights, the airline confirmed. The aircraft taxied to the gate normally and all passengers disembarked without issue. Germany’s Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has opened an investigation, which Lufthansa says it is fully supporting. The incident happened just two days after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 struggled to accelerate and nearly overshot the same runway on takeoff.

Germany’s very first F-35 has just rolled into Aircraft Final Finishes, where it’ll receive its paint, advanced stealth coatings, and all the final touches before continuing its journey to the Luftwaffe 🇩🇪

Bulgaria’s second batch of 8 F-16 Block 70 fighters delayed again, now expected in Q2 2030, about 2.5 years behind the original late-2027 schedule 🇧🇬 Lockheed Martin blames production issues at its Greenville plant. Bulgaria’s Defense Minister insisted the delay must not impose any extra costs on the country. The first 8 jets arrived by December 2025 and should enter combat service in 2027. Source: Sofia Globe

Heathrow is not the busiest airport in Europe anymore. It is now Turkiye’s Istanbul Airport. 8.15 million passengers travelled through Istanbul Airport in July, compared to 7.86 million for Heathrow.

Boeing is handing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid to Archer Aviation for a nearly 20% equity stake #AviationNews #Aerospace

The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated fuselage inspections for approximately 500 Boeing 737 Max aeroplanes to identify any possible cracking. This directive comes into effect on 10 September 2026.

After Emirates, Lufthansa will likely go ahead to reject deliveries of its first Boeing 777X aircraft. The launch customer for the Boeing 777X, will refuse initial units while some of them will be upgraded with financial contribution from Airline.

China has launched the 23rd batch of Guowang/Xingwang LEO internet satellites from Hainan aboard an upgraded Long March 8A. 🚀 These 9 new satellites bring the constellation to 186 in orbit. With ~13,000 planned, this state-owned megaconstellation is positioned as a sovereign Starlink rival. 🛰️ #Guowang #SatelliteInternet #LEO #Aerospace