Heike Tamm

Airbus Defence and Space

France commissions Airbus to advance defence systems with AI integration

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a framework contract valued at up to €50 million (US$58.5 million) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) components into the weapons, information, communication and cybersecurity systems used by the French armed forces. This multi-year initiative reinforces France’s ambition to strengthen technological sovereignty and accelerate […]

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General Atomics showcased its Gambit-series unmanned combat aircraft in Germany

General Atomics showcases Gambit-series UCAV concept

General Atomics Europe (GA-Europe) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have unveiled their concept for a European variant of the Gambit-series unmanned combat aircraft (UCAV) during an industry preview at Oberpfaffenhofen Special Airport. The concept pairs a flight-proven GA-ASI platform with a European mission system, offering a credible, low-risk technological pathway to deliver unmanned

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Rendering of Linfox Airbus H160 helicopter

Airbus wins first Australian order for the H160

Airbus Helicopters has won its first order for the H160 helicopter in Australia, with the privately owned logistics and supply chain company Linfox placing the purchase. The aircraft, destined for passenger transport missions across the country, represents Linfox’s first procurement from Airbus. The order follows a four-week demonstration tour in Australia, during which the H160

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Baines Simmons

Baines Simmons launches integrated CAMO capability

Baines Simmons, a well-established provider of global aviation safety consulting and training, has announced the launch of a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) within its operations group. This development positions Baines Simmons as a single, fully integrated provider of regulatory consulting, specialist training and advanced, digitally enabled CAMO services—delivering operational excellence, improved reliability and measurable

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Delta TechOps will support LEAP-1B engines powering Korean Air’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet

Delta TechOps secures first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract

Delta TechOps has secured its first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract for the engines powering Korean Air’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The agreement marks an important achievement, reinforcing Delta TechOps’ position as a leading provider of advanced MRO solutions. “We have great confidence in Delta TechOps’ world-class technical expertise and maintenance quality, and we expect this

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The official opening of Safran Electrical & Power's new production and maintenance facility in Singapore

Safran opens aerospace electrical systems hub in Singapore

Safran Electrical & Power has officially inaugurated its new production and maintenance facility dedicated to aerospace electrical systems, located at the heart of Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park. The opening ceremony was held in partnership with the Economic Development Board (EDB), JTC Corporation and the French Embassy in Singapore. The new plant, which employs 70 people,

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AerCap to lease two Airbus A321neos to My Freighter

AerCap has signed lease agreements for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft with My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates passenger services under the Centrum Air brand. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2027 and will support the rapid expansion of Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. Peter Anderson, AerCap’s Chief

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North America on track for ICAO’s 2030 cleaner-energy target as other regions lag

IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that North America is currently the only global region on track to meet the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) cleaner-energy goal for 2030: a 5% reduction in CO₂ emissions from international aviation through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other clean-energy sources. All other

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Kevin Carillon

Kevin Carillon appointed as COO of CTS Engines

CTS Engines has appointed Kevin Carillon as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With more than 25 years of global aerospace leadership experience, Carillon brings extensive expertise in manufacturing, assembly, testing and mature engine operations, further strengthening CTS Engines’ growth and commitment to operational excellence. He joins CTS following a distinguished career at Pratt & Whitney, where

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AAR has extended its distribution agreement with Arkwin Industrie© AAR

AAR extends global Arkwin agreement

AAR CORP. has signed a multi-year extension of its exclusive global distribution agreement with Arkwin Industries (Arkwin). The agreement encompasses the company’s extensive portfolio of actuation, valve and reservoir products used across a wide range of engine and airframe platforms in the commercial aviation aftermarket. Arkwin Industries serves as an industry leader in hydraulic technologies

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