Heike Tamm

EU backs Rolls-Royce UltraFan project with €64 million

Rolls-Royce has secured €64 million (US$73.6 million) in funding from the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU) to lead UNIFIED (Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations), a collaborative research programme supporting the development and planned ground testing of the UltraFan 30 demonstrator. The project will focus on maturing and advancing next-generation propulsion

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Official opening of Ryanair's new MRO hub in Madrid

Ryanair opens €25 million Madrid mega maintenance hub

Ryanair has inaugurated its new €25 million maintenance centre at Madrid Barajas Airport—the largest in its network. With capacity for seven aircraft, the 22,000 m² state-of-the-art facility, located in the airport’s industrial zone, will create 700 highly skilled jobs, including engineers, mechanics and support staff, further strengthening Madrid and Spain’s position as a leading European

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ATEQ Aviation is bolstering its testing portfolio with the acquisition of T-RX avionics solution

ATEQ broadens testing portfolio with T-RX integration

ATEQ Aviation, a global leader in aeronautical test equipment, has announced the strategic acquisition of the T-RX avionics testing solution, formerly owned by CCX Technologies. The move significantly expands ATEQ’s offering, combining world-class air data testing with advanced avionics diagnostics to better serve the aircraft maintenance sector. The T-RX is a compact and highly reliable

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Aero Engine Leasing has launched, initially focusing on CFM engine platforms

Aero Engine Leasing launches to target high-demand CFM leasing market

Aero Engine Leasing (AEL), a newly established aviation leasing platform, has officially announced its launch, marking a strategic expansion into the global engine leasing market. Built on deep industry expertise and strong strategic partnerships, AEL will focus on delivering premium, asset-backed leasing solutions for airlines and operators worldwide. Founded by a team with extensive experience

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Collins Aerospace has completed the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking HECATE project

Collins advances hybrid-electric aviation with HECATE milestone

Collins Aerospace has successfully completed the HECATE project, part of the European Union’s ‘Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking’, with support from UK Research and Innovation. The initiative reached Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL5), demonstrating the electrical architecture design for future hybrid-electric aircraft under real-world conditions. The Hybrid-ElectriC regional Aircraft distribution TEchnologies (HECATE) project achieved this milestone

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GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace commits €110 million to expand European operations

GE Aerospace plans to invest more than €110 million across its European manufacturing sites this year as it seeks to expand production capacity, accelerate advanced manufacturing and strengthen delivery performance for customers. The investment programme is accompanied by plans to recruit more than 1,000 new employees across Europe in 2026. A substantial share of the

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