17 July 2026

GE Aerospace will power the UK's new medium helicopter fleet

GE to supply engines for the UK’s AW149 helicopters

GE Aerospace will supply CT7-2E1 engines for 23 Leonardo AW149 helicopters selected for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme. The contract includes spare engines, spare parts, long-term support services and technical support. The CT7-2E1 already powers most AW149 and AW189 helicopters in service, with more than 300 engines delivered and over

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ALIA A250 aircraft © SLI

e-Smart secures lease for up to 20 BETA electric aircraft

e-Smart Group has signed a leasing agreement with aerospace asset finance specialist SLI for up to 20 BETA Technologies electric aircraft, supporting the rollout of its air cargo operations, initially in Europe. The agreement covers a mix of BETA’s ALIA CX300 conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft and ALIA A250 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)

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AkzoNobel has completed a major phase of its €22 million expansion of its Pamiers, France, production site © AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel advances €22M plant expansion

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has completed a major phase of its €22 million expansion of its Pamiers production site in France, boosting manufacturing capacity, technical capabilities and environmental performance. The investment is part of the company’s long-term strategy to improve operational excellence while strengthening support for customers in the growing aerospace coatings market. The upgraded facility

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