Thousands of highly skilled British jobs have been secured under a major £1 billion helicopter agreement that will enhance the UK Armed Forces’ battlefield capability and establish Britain as Leonardo’s global hub for military helicopter production and export activity. The programme carries a potential export value of up to £15 billion over the next decade.
GE Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Logistics Agency aimed at enhancing the readiness of the J85 engine, which powers the US Air Force’s primary trainer aircraft, the T-38. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will deliver fleet management and supply optimisation capabilities in support of the Air Force’s pilot training mission.
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next-generation rotorcraft concepts in response to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. Developed in collaboration with RTX businesses Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, and with MBDA, Airbus’ proposal comprises two concepts: a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound configuration. The approach is designed to ensure operational efficiency
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to supply C-130J training devices and upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2029 and will include two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer (EICS), a Loadmaster Part-Task Trainer,
Embraer and Northrop Grumman are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, providing advanced air-to-air refuelling capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations. The two companies are addressing the growing need for agile combat employment through joint investment and a focus on rapidly delivering new capabilities to the war fighter.
Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The delivery forms part of a programme to renew the fleet and strengthen FAU’s operational capabilities, including airspace surveillance and border protection. The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also covers mission equipment, integrated logistics support services and
The Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) fleet of 54 Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, has surpassed 100,000 flight hours. “The PT6A engine has powered commercial and defence aircraft around the world for decades, offering customers versatility and reliable performance,” said Anthony Rossi, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt &
GE Aerospace and Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to deliver MRO support for GE Aerospace engines used on platforms operated by the Royal Thai Government and the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The MoU was signed at the Singapore Airshow 2026, with the ceremony attended by Rita
ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space to undertake a cabin modification programme for an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (A330 MRTT+) aircraft in support of Airbus’ customer. The A330 MRTT+ represents the A330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven A330 MRTT aerial refuelling and transport
Boeing will produce four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide associated sustainment support for the U.S. Air Force, marking its second production contract for the aircraft within five months. Following a US$173 million award for eight helicopters in September, this latest contract increases the total value of the award to more than US$262 million.
