India's DRDO Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) successfully developed its first 350kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine. This indigenous technology is crucial for platforms like cruise missiles and target drones, reducing import dependence and enhancing capabilities for non-contact kinetic warfare.
Royal Mail has released new stamps celebrating Sir Frank Whittle's pioneering work on the jet engine and iconic British jet aircraft. The stamps commemorate Whittle, who died 30 years ago, and significant aircraft like the Avro Vulcan and De Havilland Vampire, with 2026 marking key anniversaries for these jets.
India's Kaveri jet engine, initially dropped from the Tejas programme, is being revived with a push for self-reliance in military aviation, aiming to develop sixth-generation fighter engines within 5-7 years, leveraging decades of accumulated expertise for future combat aircraft like AMCA
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has successfully conducted the country's first satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft, an IndiGo Airbus A320 in Udaipur, utilizing the Isro and AAI-developed SBAS Gagan, enhancing safety at secondary airports without expensive ILS systems.
India's negotiations with General Electric for F414 fighter jet engines for its AMCA program have stalled due to a near threefold price increase. The projected cost per unit has risen significantly, potentially impacting the ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter's timeline and budget.
Despite Myanmar authorities claiming a return to normalcy after a 2021 military coup, a vibrant and clandestine elite party scene persists in Yangon. Clubbers sleep through loud music in warehouse venues, highlighting a stark contrast between official messaging and the reality on the ground.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced an agreement with the US on purchasing aeroplanes, jet engines, and components. Both sides also agreed to reduce tariffs on certain goods, including agricultural products, and China will address concerns regarding US beef imports.
A passenger jet departing from the Denver airport has struck and killed an unknown person on the runway, according to the authorities Read Full Article at RT.com
Comac delivered just 15 C919 single-aisle jets in 2025, far short of its 75-unit target, as the Shanghai-based manufacturer grapples with supply chain dependencies on Western suppliers for engines and avionics, alongside persistent manpower shortages. The aircraft, intended to compete with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families, sources most airframe components domestically but relies on foreign suppliers for critical core systems.
