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Redwire Sends Final ROSA Solar Wings to ISS on SpaceX CRS-35

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Redwire Sends Final ROSA Solar Wings to ISS on SpaceX CRS-35

Jacksonville – October 24, 2026 -- Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) will send the fourth and final pair of its Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings to the International Space Station on NASA's SpaceX CRS-35 cargo mission. The launch completes an eight-wing power upgrade that will deliver more than 160 kW.

Six deployed ROSA wings have helped extend station operations to 2030

Redwire has deployed six ROSA wings on the station since 2021. Each wing provides 20+ kW of power for over 10 years once deployed.

According to the company, the six installed wings have contributed to extending operation of the orbiting lab to 2030.

AerCap Leases Three 777-300ERSF Freighters to China Southern

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AerCap Leases Three 777-300ERSF Freighters to China Southern

Dublin – – October 12, 2026 -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics Co. Ltd. (China Southern Airlines Cargo) for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with the first delivery set for October 2027.

Deliveries run from October 2027 to Q2 2028

The second aircraft is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2028 and the third in Q2 2028. The 777-300ERSF, known as "The Big Twin," is the first passenger-to-freighter conversion program for the Boeing 777-300ER. The aircraft is powered by the GE90 platform.

China Southern targets intercontinental route growth

Li Xiao, Chairman of CSA Logistics, said the aircraft support the carrier's strategy to expand intercontinental routes. He called the introduction of the type "a major milestone in the continued evolution of our fleet."

AerCap Orders 15 Boeing 787-9s, Lifting 787 Fleet to About 140

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AerCap Orders 15 Boeing 787-9s, Lifting 787 Fleet to About 140

Farnborough – October 12, 2026 -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) placed a direct order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, taking its fleet of 787 aircraft to approximately 140. The lessor announced the order at the 2026 Farnborough International Air Show.

AerCap schedules deliveries of the 15 aircraft through 2033

The aircraft will be delivered through 2033, giving the lessor a long-dated widebody pipeline. AerCap selected GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines to power all 15 jets.

Order includes substitution rights to the larger 787-10

The agreement lets AerCap switch from the 787-9 to the larger 787-10 variant. The company said the option gives it flexibility as it works to meet the changing needs of its customers.

AerCap Raises 2026 EPS Guidance to $16.80 on $1.4B Asset Sales

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AerCap Raises 2026 EPS Guidance to $16.80 on $1.4B Asset Sales

Dublin – October 12, 2026 -- AerCap Holdings N.V. raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance to approximately $16.80 after reporting second-quarter net income of $726 million, or $4.59 per share. Adjusted net income reached $811 million, or $5.14 per share. The guidance excludes any additional gains on sale for the rest of the year.

AerCap sells $1.4 billion of assets at a 20% unlevered gain margin

The lessor booked a net gain on sale of $223 million on 38 owned assets sold for $1.4 billion. A year earlier it recorded $57 million of gains on 18 assets sold for $374 million. The second-quarter sales equate to 1.7x book value on an equity basis.

Return on equity was 16% for the quarter, or 18% on an adjusted basis. Operating cash flow totaled $1.5 billion.

AerCap Delivers 100th Direct-Order Boeing 787, Aeroméxico's 25th

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AerCap Delivers 100th Direct-Order Boeing 787, Aeroméxico's 25th

Dublin – October 12, 2026 -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) has delivered its 100th Boeing 787 from its direct orderbook with Boeing, a 787-9 placed on lease with Grupo Aeroméxico, which marks the airline's 25th Dreamliner.

AerCap's tenth 787 lease to Aeroméxico doubles as a program milestone

The aircraft is the tenth Boeing 787 that AerCap has leased to Aeroméxico. AerCap describes itself as the world's largest owner of 787s, with the largest 787 order book of any lessor at approximately 140 aircraft owned and on order.

Boeing Secures $14.7B Lockheed Deal to Triple PAC-3 Seeker Output

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Boeing Secures $14.7B Lockheed Deal to Triple PAC-3 Seeker Output

Huntsville, Ala. – October 05, 2026 -- Boeing has been awarded an undefinitized contract action worth approximately $14.7 billion by Lockheed Martin to scale production and deliver PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) seekers.

Contract triples seeker output under seven-year framework

The award formalizes a seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War, enabling Boeing to triple its production of PAC-3 MSE seekers. The seekers power the most advanced Patriot interceptors, allowing them to identify, track and engage threats ranging from hostile aircraft to hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles.

Production surge aligns with Pentagon's Acquisition Transformation Strategy

The increased output is designed to support the Department of War's Acquisition Transformation Strategy and bolster the U.S. Arsenal of Freedom initiative, which aims to accelerate delivery of critical defense capabilities to service members.

Pryzm Rebrands to Belisar After 6X Revenue Growth in Defense Tech

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Pryzm Rebrands to Belisar After 6X Revenue Growth in Defense Tech

Boston – October 05, 2026 -- Pryzm, the CRM built for government contracting, has rebranded as Belisar following 6X annual recurring revenue growth and adoption by a third of the more than 60 defense tech unicorns currently operating.

Defense budget request hits $1.5 trillion as venture capital floods the sector

The White House has requested $1.5 trillion for national defense in FY27, the largest defense budget request in U.S. history. Venture investment in defense tech reached $49.1 billion in 2025, nearly double the prior year, yet contractors still face slow, opaque paths from idea to deployed contract.

Boeing Wins Navy F/A-XX Contract, Its Second 6th-Gen Fighter Deal

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Boeing Wins Navy F/A-XX Contract, Its Second 6th-Gen Fighter Deal

St. Louis – September 30, 2026 -- Boeing has been awarded a multi-billion-dollar U.S. Navy contract to design, build and deliver the F/A-XX, the service's first sixth-generation fighter aircraft.

Navy selects Boeing to replace aging F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet

The F/A-XX program will replace the Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornets, introducing open mission systems architecture, advanced mission systems and expanded operational reach and capacity. Technical and programmatic details remain classified under U.S. national security and export laws.

Alder Renewables Hits 1,000-Hour Biocrude Pilot, Eyes Commercial Scale-Up

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Alder Renewables Hits 1,000-Hour Biocrude Pilot, Eyes Commercial Scale-Up

San Antonio – September 29, 2026 -- Alder Renewables has completed 1,000 hours of continuous operation at its integrated industrial pilot, producing on-spec Alder Renewable Crude (ARC) from commercially sourced woody biomass pyrolysis oil. The sustained run validates the company's low-temperature conversion process and generates operating data now feeding into equipment design for its first full-scale commercial project.

Pilot data will size larger commercial units

The 1,000-hour campaign confirmed Alder's integrated process can hold continuous operation while repeatedly meeting product specifications. Alder is applying the results to refine process controls, operating parameters and equipment design for scale-up engineering.

Biman Bangladesh Expands Boeing Fleet With 787-10, 737-8 Order

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Biman Bangladesh Expands Boeing Fleet With 787-10, 737-8 Order

Washington, D.C. – September 24, 2026 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a supplemental agreement with Boeing to add 787-10 Dreamliner and 737-8 MAX airplanes to its fleet, deepening a partnership that already spans the 787, 777 and 737 Next-Generation families.

Biman locks in fleet renewal with proven Boeing commonality

The agreement builds on Biman's existing operational base of 787, 777 and 737NG aircraft, which connect Bangladesh to hubs in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. Rumee A Hossain, chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said the order responds to specific requirements in the carrier's fleet plan and reflects confidence built through years of working with Boeing on delivery and support arrangements.