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GKN Aerospace Adds New Building to Support Electrical Wiring Systems Growth in Mexico

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has brought an additional building into operation at its Chihuahua, Mexico manufacturing site, expanding its Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems capabilities and strengthening its aerostructures manufacturing footprint. The move follows the site’s 2024 expansion, which doubled manufacturing … Read the full press release

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

Safran to Supply SkyNaute Navigation Systems for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected to supply its SkyNaute inertial navigation system for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft. Each aircraft will be equipped with two SkyNaute systems. SkyNaute is a hybrid inertial navigation system based on … 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