Airbus Helicopters has commenced flight testing of the H160M Guépard, a militarised derivative of the H160, under the French Armed Forces’ Joint Light Helicopter programme. The maiden flight, conducted by pilot Samuel Chartier and three flight test engineers, was marked by a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ French headquarters. The French Ministry of Armed Forces has
Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) have celebrated two major milestones in their defence partnership: the delivery of Portugal’s third KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft and the commencement of flight testing for the A-29N Super Tucano. These developments mark significant progress in both aircraft programmes and further strengthen Portugal’s air capabilities under NATO-aligned standards.
GKN Aerospace has signed a new six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems to continue producing transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon until the end of 2030. The transparencies, which include cockpit canopies, will be manufactured at GKN Aerospace’s facility in Luton, ensuring ongoing production and stable long-term support for the aircraft fleet. The renewed agreement will
FDH Hardware, part of FDH Aero, has signed a two-year supply agreement with MS Aerospace, a manufacturer of high-strength fasteners for critical aerospace and defence platforms. The agreement designates FDH Hardware’s Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP) brand as the primary supplier of MS Aerospace fasteners for the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme. Under the contract, F-35
8tree has announced the deployment of its cutting-edge dentCHECK tool by Squadron 435 of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), stationed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg. This marks a significant milestone in 8tree’s continued expansion into the defence sector. The RCAF will utilise dentCHECK to support damage assessment on its CC130H Hercules fleet. Initially
Airbus Defence and Space has confirmed that its newly reorganised structure will come into effect on July 1, 2025, as previously announced. The company has now completed all necessary information and consultation processes with social partners at both European and national levels regarding its adaptation plan. These discussions concluded with productive agreements, marking a key
EUROJET Turbo GmbH, the consortium responsible for the EJ200 engine that powers the Eurofighter Typhoon, has signed a new contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to supply up to 54 EJ200 engines to the Italian Air Force. The order supports Italy’s replacement of its Eurofighter Tranche I aircraft and follows closely
During the Paris Air Show, Textron Aviation Defense, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has signed a memorandum of agreement with Thai Aviation Industries Co., to jointly manage a sustainment programme for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This agreement focuses on long-term support for the RTAF’s fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH trainer aircraft and AT-6TH light
Bombardier Defense has confirmed a firm order from long-standing partner Saab for two Global 6500 aircraft, reinforcing the aircraft’s growing role in modern defence applications. The deal highlights the Global 6500’s suitability as a multi-mission platform for strategic government operations. The Global 6500, part of Bombardier’s Global aircraft family, offers advanced performance with a top
Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have officially joined forces to develop the European next-generation helicopter engine (ENGHE), marking a significant step toward strengthening Europe’s defence sovereignty. A long-term partnership agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show, formalising the collaboration of these three leading aerospace firms in creating a 100% European
