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08/06/2026

Robot Fighter Jets Hit Major Milestones - Aviation Tech Today

Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor’s Note: To watch John’s video presentation of this article, click here. The image of the lone fighter ace dominating the skies […]

08/06/2026

Boeing Edges Airbus at Farnborough as Ortberg's Turnaround Gains Momentum - Aviation Tech Today

Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) The order books at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow told an encouraging story for Boeing. When the four-day event wrapped up on […]

08/06/2026

F135 Engine Core Upgrade Set For Key Design Review Next Month, As CCA Engine Picture Clarifies - Aviation Tech Today

DAYTON, Ohio—Pratt & Whitney‘s Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F-35 fighter’s F135 engine is to have a critical design review (CDR) in August. After CDR, ECU is to undergo […]

07/23/2026

The next fighter ace might not be human.

On July 15, 2026, the U.S. Air Force took a major step toward a new era of air combat: an unmanned fighter drone successfully fired an AIM-120 air-to-air missile during a live-fire test over the Mojave Desert. The aircraft was the YFQ-44A, built by Anduril, and it is part of America’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, or CCA.

This isn't science fiction. It's happening now and it has major implications for defense strategy, fleet planning, and aircraft valuation for decades to come.

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07/16/2026

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07/16/2026

Drones, AI, and autonomous aviation are moving fast — but not every segment is ready for prime time.

John Persinos interviewed James McDanolds, Director of Uncrewed Technology Programs at the Sonoran Desert Institute, for a candid look at where the real opportunities are and where caution is warranted.

🎥 Full interview here: https://www.aircraftvaluenews.com/video/video-qa-new-drone-tech-examined/

In this interview, John Persinos asks one of the nation's top drone experts, James McDanolds, to uncover the sector's latest developments.

07/02/2026

Air Force Examining Long-Term Buy Of 130 New Weapons Pylons For B-52Hs - Aviation Tech Today

The Air Force is examining the development of an Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP) for the B-52H and a long-term buy of up to 130 AWWPs to replace the bomber’s […]

07/02/2026

Q&A: An Insider's Take on the Future of Aviation - Aviation Tech Today

Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor’s Note: This week, John Persinos interviewed Matteo Peraldo, partner and managing director at AlixPartners, where he advises private equity firms, airlines, […]

07/02/2026

Six F-35Bs Delivered Without Radars Thus Far, Program Director Says - Aviation Tech Today

The U.S. Marine Corps thus far has received six F-35B fighters without radars, as the service waits on Northrop Grumman‘s delivery of the AN/APG-85 radar, which is to replace the current […]