Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

The Israeli government says it is “significantly” expediting purchase of Arrow air and missile defense interceptors after heavily expending such missiles against weapons fired by Iran and the Houthis.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Israel applied to a court in France to overturn the French government's effective block of Israeli companies at the Paris Air Show, but without success.

Israeli companies IAI and Rafael are up in arms at the Paris Air Show after French limits were placed on what they could exhibit.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) reports a further boost to its record backlog that has now swelled to $26.1 billion.

IAI's Aviation Group VP & General Manager MRO Division discusses Leap program ramp-ups and future engine repair developments.

At Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East 2025, MROs in the region discussed long-term growth ambitions and investing in capacity to ramp up to meet demand.

The German Air Force says its efforts to field armed uncrewed aircraft systems have suffered delays because of the military situation in Israel.

To handle greater challenges in its maritime environment, Singapore looks to field a more capable maritime patrol aircraft to replace its Fokker 50s.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) revealed Feb. 12 that it has delivered a new airborne, multi-role radar to an unidentified “strategic” customer.

How OEM investments in aftermarket networks will further shape new-generation engine MRO in 2025.

Air freight specialist Challenge Group has agreed to lease a pair of Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter conversions from AerCap.

The Israeli Defense Ministry has set up a new research unit to focus on AI and autonomy while also ramping up production of Arrow-3 missile interceptors.

The deal is the largest ever between the two countries, Israel said in announcing the finalization of the purchase on Dec. 24.

More than 43,900 commercial engines will be delivered over the 10-year 2025-34 period, according to the Aviation Week Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast.

This year the number of Airbus A330s converted into freighters passed the half-century mark, but that number will look meager compared to a decade from now.

Israel Aerospace Industries' order backlog swelled to $25 billion at the end of September, while sales showed a growing reliance on demand at home.

Israel Aerospace Industries will increase its Leap capabilities next year following recent approval for the 1A and 1B variants to start quick-turn services.

Manufacturers delivered 181 business jets and 94 business turboprops and piston aircraft during the third quarter of 2024.

The UAV, already known to the U.S. intelligence community as RA-1, was not visible.

The 1.6-mi.-range Teaser missile is now in production with a warhead suited for attacking enemy troops and light vehicles.

Several companies participated in a “first-of-its-kind trial” to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting UAVs.

The lack of major obvious damage again showed that Israeli and U.S. missile defenses intercepted the most dangerous incoming missiles from Iran.

A massive barrage showcased the might of Israel’s airpower but raised questions about potential gaps in the country’s arsenal.

With the global arms market peaking and demand from the Israel Defense Forces expected to surge, state-owned IAI lost 13% of its workforce in a single stroke.