The C-17 Globemaster features a T-tail for enhanced cargo operations and stability. This design aids airflows in various conditions while providing high reliability. Capable of complex missions, the C-17 is both versatile and eco-friendly, marking over three decades of service globally.
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The Aerospace & Defense sector has achieved notable financial returns in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 due to geopolitical and legislative influences. Analysts suggest potential continued growth, though concerns exist about costs from tariffs and material prices. Key companies, except Lockheed Martin, have seen impressive stock gains.
The article introduces a series of new airliners and special liveries spotted across the globe as Autumn 2025 begins. These updates include new deliveries to Air Cote d’Ivoire, AJet, Fly Cham, and others, highlighting significant fleet expansions and special commemorative liveries.
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed early demonstrations of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, advancing autonomous combat aircraft capabilities. The program exceeded expectations, finishing ahead of schedule, and lays the groundwork for future mixed force structures involving both crewed and uncrewed systems. Future phases will focus on air-to-air weapons testing and further development.
WestJet has significantly expanded its fleet by ordering 67 aircraft from Boeing, including 60 Boeing 737 Max 10s and seven Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This marks the largest order by the Canadian airline, supporting its growth in both domestic and international markets. WestJet is now positioned as the airline with the largest order book in Canada.
Spirit Airlines faces a daunting financial future, indicated by negative operating margins and a recent “going concern” notice. Potential paths include another bankruptcy, liquidation, a merger, or market recovery, but the airline’s ultra-low-cost model remains under strain. Air Canada, meanwhile, deals with the aftermath of a costly flight attendants’ strike, affecting its 2024 profits, and faces crucial fleet replacement decisions between Airbus and Boeing.