9 November 2026

Rendering of the S-92A+ helicopter flying over Seoul

Sikorsky wins South Korean presidential helicopter contract

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has been selected to supply its next-generation S-92A+ helicopter to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) under the Presidential Helicopter II programme. Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky have maintained a partnership with South Korea for more than 70 years, covering Black Hawk, Seahawk and S-92 helicopter programmes. The ROKAF has […]

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GE Aerospace, BETA achieve hybrid-electric flight milestone

GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies (BETA) have completed what they described as the world’s first hybrid-electric assisted take-off using an aircraft designed to carry passengers at commercial airliner altitudes. The milestone was announced at the Up.Summit industry event following tests with a modified Saab 340B at BETA’s flight test facility in Plattsburgh, New York. The

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Signing ceremony at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai

China Eastern selects LEAP engines for 101 Airbus aircraft

China Eastern Airlines has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 101 new Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, alongside spare engines and a long-term services agreement. The agreement was marked by a signing ceremony at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. “CFM LEAP engines are helping us build one of the most modern fleets

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