Tag Archives: commercial aviation

Farnborough Agreement Builds on 40 Years of Sikorsky-Safran Helicopter Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow to explore expanded cooperation on existing and future vertical lift platforms. The partnership will focus on power and propulsion technologies … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Battery Technology Powers GE Aerospace Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstration

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ advanced battery system powered the first flight test of GE Aerospace’s hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft, a modified Saab 340 B, demonstrated the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion to reduce fuel … Read the full press release

CFM and SMBC Aviation Capital Strengthen Long-Term Partnership Through A320neo Engine Agreement

(IN BRIEF) SMBC Aviation Capital has finalised an agreement with CFM International for LEAP-1A engines to power 35 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The Dublin-based aviation finance platform has worked with CFM for 25 years and currently owns and manages more … Read the full press release

CFM Strengthens Long-Term Partnership With BOC Aviation Through 300-Engine LEAP Deal

(IN BRIEF) BOC Aviation has finalised a firm order with CFM International for up to 300 LEAP engines, including up to 200 LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo family aircraft and 100 LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The order … Read the full press release

EIB and Airbus Strengthen European Aerospace Innovation Through Landmark Long-Term Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €1 billion loan with Airbus as the first tranche of a record €3 billion corporate financing envelope. The funding will support Airbus research and development through 2030 in commercial aviation, defence, … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines Expands Aviation Technology Portfolio with Fuel Cell, UAV and Next-Generation Fighter Engine Exhibits

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines will present a broad range of technologies, services and career opportunities at ILA Berlin 2026 from June 10 to 14, with a strong focus on growth, innovation and its role as a key aviation industry … Read the full press release

Airbus Strengthens Partnership with AerCap Through Major A320neo and A321neo Aircraft Order Focused on Efficiency and Sustainability

(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

Airbus Secures Additional A350 1000 Order from China Airlines to Support Long Haul Growth

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has confirmed a follow-on order from China Airlines for five additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total order for the type to 15 and complementing its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s. The deal supports China Airlines’ long-term … Read the full press release

The European Commission approved the conversion of Walloon Region residual claim into Sonaca equity

Brussels, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a plan by the Walloon Region to convert into equity a residual claim of €43.5 million held against the Belgian aeronautics company Sonaca, in which the Region has a 92.29% holding. The Commission … Read the full press release