Heike Tamm

MoU formalised at LAAD Defence & Security 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, with key officials from both Brazil and Türkiye in attendance

Turkish Aerospace and Embraer set stage for potential long-term partnership

MRO & Production

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Embraer have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore potential industrial collaboration, focusing on expanding manufacturing, assembly and research and development (R&D) capabilities. The agreement was formalised at LAAD Defence & Security 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, with key officials from both Brazil and Türkiye in attendance. Embraer is actively […]

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Sweden has ordered four KC-390 Millennium aircraft

Sweden commits to acquiring Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft

Military & Defense

Sweden has officially committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer, securing production slots for the order. The announcement was made during LAAD Defence & Security 2025, attended by Peter Sandwall, Sweden’s State Secretary to the Minister for Defence, and Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. This

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Fleet Canada

De Havilland Canada acquires Fleet Canada to expand manufacturing capabilities

Financial

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) has acquired all shares of Fleet Canada Inc. (Fleet), a Fort Erie-based aerospace manufacturer, strengthening its production capabilities and expanding its in-house expertise. Fleet, a key supplier for DHC and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), operates a 500,000 ft² facility in Southern Ontario, which will support DHC’s ongoing growth.

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Rolls-Royce has designated ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia as a hub for BR710A2-20 engine maintenance © ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia

Rolls-Royce certifies ExecuJet Malaysia as maintenance hub

MRO & Production

Rolls-Royce has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia as a hub for maintaining Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 engines, which power the Bombardier Global Express aircraft series. Already an authorised Rolls-Royce service centre for routine maintenance, inspections and minor repairs, ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia has now gained hub status. This new designation enables the facility to carry out more

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Leonardo will maintain the Royal Navy's fleet of Merlin helicopters

UK awards £165m contract extension to Leonardo for Merlin Helicopter maintenance

Military & Defense

The Italian defence company Leonardo has been awarded a £165 million (US$213 million) contract extension by the British government to continue maintaining the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters, according to The Guardian. The deal underscores the UK’s commitment to increasing defence spending amid growing security concerns. Keir Starmer’s government has pledged to raise

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Unical Aviation has acquired a fleet of A320neos for immediate disassembly

Unical Aviation acquires Airbus A320neo fleet for disassembly

MRO & Production

Unical Aviation Inc., a global specialist in commercial aviation aftermarket solutions, has announced the acquisition of a fleet of Airbus A320neo airframes, marking the launch of the industry’s first dedicated disassembly programme for the neo-family aircraft. ecube, a Unical Group company and a recognised global leader in aircraft storage and end-of-life solutions, will be responsible

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United expects the first customer flight to operate on a United Express Embraer 175 aircraft – less than eight months after signing SpaceX deal for Starlink © United

United gains FAA approval for Starlink-equipped flights

Other News

United Airlines (United) has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, marking a major step in its efforts to enhance in-flight connectivity. The Embraer 175 has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), with the first commercial flight featuring Starlink expected in May—less than eight months after the partnership was announced.

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Lufthansa deploys A350 long-haul aircraft from Frankfurt © Lufthansa

Lufthansa expands A350-900 operations from Frankfurt

Aircraft & Engines

Lufthansa passengers can now fly on a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 from Frankfurt to several international destinations, as the airline temporarily deploys the aircraft to bridge gaps caused by delayed new aircraft deliveries. Since the start of the summer flight schedule, four A350-900s have been operating from Frankfurt, with two more set to join in May

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Urban air mobility hub at Luogang Central Park in Hefei, China © EHang

EHang secures certification for pilotless passenger flights

Aircraft & Engines

EHang has reached a significant milestone in urban air mobility with its subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation, and joint venture, HeYi Aviation, receiving the first Air Operator Certificates (OCs) for civil human-carrying pilotless passenger aircraft from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This achievement paves the way for commercial human-carrying autonomous flights in China’s

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