12 June 2026

Cédric Goubet, Safran Helicopter Engines CEO, Dr Ottmar Pfänder, Chief Program Officer of MTU Aero Engines and Riccardo Procacci, CEO of Avio Aero © MTU

Safran, MTU and Avio Aero welcome EU support for SHARP project

Military & Defense, Top Stories

The European Commission has agreed to support Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero on SHARP, a major research project focused on future military helicopter propulsion. SHARP, short for Sovereign High-performance Architecture for Rotorcraft Propulsion, aims to develop scalable technology building blocks for a new state-of-the-art military helicopter engine. The project will receive […]

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easyJet's 100th A320neo aircraft © easyJet

easyJet takes delivery of 100th A320neo-family aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

easyJet has added its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to its fleet, reinforcing its commitment to modernisation and lower-emission operations. The aircraft was handed over in Hamburg, Germany, and joins easyJet’s all-Airbus fleet, which now stands at 359 aircraft. The delivery reflects the airline’s continued investment in newer, more fuel-efficient technology as part of its long-term

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GA-ATS has announced a launch customer for the Do228 NXT © GA-AT

Do228 NXT secures first customer

Aircraft & Engines

German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has secured the first sale of its Do228 NXT, following the successful roll-out and maiden flight of the new-generation aircraft. The launch customer is a non-governmental organisation involved in humanitarian operations, which has chosen to remain anonymous for operational reasons. Designed as a multi-role platform, the Do228

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The new production facility in Casablanca, Morocco

Trelleborg opens aerospace facility in Casablanca

MRO & Production, Top Stories

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace (Trelleborg) has opened a new 5,000 m² production facility in Casablanca, Morocco, strengthening its capacity to support growing global demand in the aerospace sector. Located in the Midparc Industrial Freezone near Mohammed V International Airport, the site provides a local manufacturing presence for customers while increasing the company’s global production capabilities.

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Crestone completes Arena acquisition

Financial

Crestone Air Partners (Crestone), the global aviation asset management platform majority owned by Air T, has completed its acquisition of Arena Aviation Capital (Arena), following the fulfilment of all customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The deal, first announced in March 2026, significantly expands Crestone’s scale and capabilities. The combined business now manages more than

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