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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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TP Aerospace will provide integrated wheels and brakes support for Ascend Airways' fleet

AvAir buys Full Stop Technics

AvAir has acquired Full Stop Technics, adding FAA- and EASA-certified wheel and brake MRO capabilities to its aviation aftermarket business. The acquisition expands AvAir’s service offering by combining its inventory business with in-house wheel and brake repair capabilities, enabling the company to provide integrated parts supply and MRO support to airlines, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)

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NOEMI in flight

NOEMI secures funding for electric amphibian flight tests

NOEMI Aerospace has secured NOK30 million (€3 million) from Innovation Norway to support the flight test programme for its electric amphibious aircraft, advancing what could become the world’s first certified electric amphibious aircraft for commercial passenger transport. The public funding will be matched by €4 million from private investors, bringing the total funding for the

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