Airbus

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has received an order from Vietnam Helicopter Corporation for three H225 helicopters, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and supporting VNH’s strategy to modernize its fleet and expand offshore energy operations. The new aircraft will enhance operational flexibility, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has successfully conducted a groundbreaking trial that integrates aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ground teams into a unified, data-driven firefighting system designed to improve wildfire response. The test, carried out in France, demonstrated how real-time data collection, AI-powered … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Sener has been selected by the European Defence Agency to lead the VLEO-DEF project, a €15.65 million initiative aimed at developing Europe’s first defence satellite concept designed for very low Earth orbit. Funded by five EU member states … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Banque Populaire Alsace Lorraine Champagne has provided a €1 million loan to CIMULEC Groupe, marking the first financing operation in France under a €300 million European Investment Bank-backed programme designed to support SMEs in the defence sector through … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Amelia have successfully implemented a contrail-avoidance solution at scale, significantly reducing aviation’s climate impact by adjusting flight altitudes to prevent condensation trails. The initiative, expanded across all eligible flights in 2025, avoided more than 2,000 tonnes … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has secured a major order from AerCap for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, including both A320neo and A321neo models, marking the largest direct order AerCap has placed for this aircraft type. The agreement reflects strong market demand for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space is advancing development of an Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft system intended for the German Air Force, with an operational capability targeted for 2029. The programme combines the Kratos Valkyrie unmanned aircraft platform with Airbus’ … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Safran Aircraft Engines has launched the TAKE OFF project under the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme to advance the development of the Open Fan engine architecture and prepare it for its first flight demonstration. The initiative brings together … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Air Astana Group has committed to purchasing 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft in its largest direct aircraft order to date, consisting of five A320neo and twenty A321neo jets. The order marks two decades since the airline began operating … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Sener is coordinating the SGAN-Next project, a Horizon Europe initiative focused on developing high-frequency gallium nitride-based electronic components for next-generation satellite communications. The project aims to produce more efficient, compact and reliable equipment suitable for satellites operating in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Airbus have signed two clean firm power agreements that will supply 3.3 TWh of baseload renewable electricity per year to Airbus’ major sites in Germany and the United Kingdom from 2027 onward, covering about half of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has reached a significant milestone in the development of its High Altitude Drop Infiltrating System (HADIS) after successfully deploying a scaled version from an A400M aircraft in tests supported by the German Armed Forces and WTD 61. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been selected by Cathay Pacific Airways and HK Express to equip a total of 48 new Airbus aircraft with its latest avionics technologies, including Airbus’ next-generation Flight Management System based on Thales’ PureFlyt FMS, 5G-immune Low-Range … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and CFM International have signed an MOU to make Singapore the world’s first airport testbed for CFM’s RISE Open Fan engine technologies, aiming to create a global readiness framework for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to extend their strategic partnership for the commercialisation of radar Earth observation imagery, covering the future PAZ-2 satellite constellation. Building on their collaboration since 2018, the agreement supports … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval and ArianeGroup have signed a co-development agreement to industrialise a liquid hydrogen trailer pump, building on a memorandum signed in December 2024. The project aims to address critical challenges in liquid hydrogen logistics by enabling safer, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for a fleet comprising two H175M helicopters and two corporate variants, the ACH175 and ACH160. The H175Ms will support a wide range of multi-mission roles including … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 11th airline globally to operate the largest variant of the A350 family. The aircraft joins the carrier’s existing A350-900 fleet on long-haul routes and debuts as … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has entered into an exclusive agreement with Skyted to integrate silent and confidential voice communication technology into its RAVE In-Flight Entertainment systems. The collaboration enables discreet inflight calls that preserve cabin quietness while supporting productivity … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Spain has awarded Airbus Helicopters four contracts covering the purchase of 100 helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan, representing the largest helicopter acquisition ever managed by the Ministry of Defence’s DGAM. The order includes H135, H145M, H175M, and … Read the full press release →