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Cebu Pacific and Lufthansa Technik are further broadening their already extensive cooperation in the field of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). A new contract recently signed in Manila encompasses 18 additional shop events of CFM56-5Bs, the powerplants of Cebu Pacific’s Airbus A320ceo family fleet. The agreement concludes the airline’s final MRO tender for its legacy narrowbody engines, as it continues its transition to the A320neo family with latest-generation propulsion systems.

Since 2024, around 20,000 XTRAIMs have been sold, enabling rapid, accurate target engagement in all visibility conditions for major armies worldwide. ©Ludovic BORDE Blue Production

MTU Aero Engines AG looks back on a successful Farnborough International Airshow: The company returned with orders totaling approximately 500 million US dollars. Orders were placed for engines for short- and medium-haul aircraft, long-haul aircraft, and regional jets. “The high demand underscores MTU’s positive growth prospects,” said Dr. Johannes Bussmann, CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG. “With our broad portfolio of engine programs, we were able to succeed across all segments. This shows that we are involved in the right, future-oriented engines. We will also benefit in the aftermarket in the future through our broad maintenance portfolio.”

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), announced that it has received a significant order from AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) to deliver its Argus XL counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) platform as part of AV’s Titan® Multi-Sensor (MS) C-UAS counter-drone solution for the U.S. Air Force.

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with OHB Italia for the development of the PRISMA Second Generation Earth observation satellite for the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Scheduled for launch in 2031, the satellite will carry a hyperspectral instrument, built by Leonardo, featuring enhanced functional and resolution capabilities compared to the first generation.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Space42, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based AI-powered space technology company with global reach. The agreement establishes a framework to integrate Leonardo DRS mission systems with Space42’s secure satellite connectivity to boost sovereign national security across the UAE.

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that it has built and shipped its 3,000th Ranger® surveillance radar system from its engineering, service, and production site in Laval, Quebec.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that the company’s SGT STOUT M-SHORAD Mission Equipment Package (MEP) successfully defeated Group 1–2 small, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats during a U.S. Government test event, demonstrating the system’s ability to adapt rapidly to evolving air threats through a modular, open-architecture design.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) completed the first integrated live-fire test from the company’s newest containerized launcher – Kodiak™. This demonstration test used a Reduced-Range Practice Rocket (RRPR), to demonstrate the ability to employ offensive fires from a containerized launcher.

Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announced the successful launch and deployment of its latest satellites, marking another significant milestone in the continued expansion of the Company's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.