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NewsNew Eurofighter boss targets sale of 150-200 Typhoons by mid-decade
Eurofighter’s new chief executive says opportunities exist to close multiple new Typhoon sales by the middle of this decade.
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NewsFlying Whales on ‘huge’ mission to access remote regions with conceptual airships
Airship developer Flying Whales is on course to launch cargo flights with its massive craft by 2027 despite significant regulatory hurdles facing its ambitious programme.
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NewsZimex named third customer for rebooted Twin Otter 300
The Switzerland-based airline group has signed a purchased agreement for two of the lighter 300G variant.
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NewsDiehl sees opportunity in European munitions production
The German producer of precision missiles is touting its cost-effective solutions for air defence and advanced fighter weapons, amid soaring demand worldwide.
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NewsRomania formalises order for three Watchkeeper X UAVs
Romania has formalised its order with Elbit Systems for three Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for use by its army.
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NewsLessor Avolon provisionally signs for 20 more A330-900s
Irish-based lessor Avolon has tentatively agreed to acquire 20 Airbus A330neo twinjets, all of which will be the -900 variant. The agreement is the subject of a memorandum of understanding. “We have been a strong supporter of the A330neo programme since its launch,” says Avolon chief Andy Cronin. “With our ...
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NewsAirbus commercial chief predicts ‘violent’ swing to undersupply in widebody sector
Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer foresees a swing in the supply-demand balance in the widebody sector which, he believes, could be sharper than that affecting the single-aisle market. The widebody sector has lagged the single-aisle recovery and Airbus’s production rates on the A330neo and A350 are still low compared ...
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In depthAir mobility challenges will be mastered – with time and money
Advanced air mobility projects received their own showcase at the Paris air show this week, as the segment’s leaders race each other to the commercialisation finish line.
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NewsCyprus Airways to lease two A220s
Cyprus Airways will take delivery of two A220-300 twinjets by the end of June, following the signing of a long-term deal with Air Lease.
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NewsGreece selects Safran Patroller UAV for Sperwer replacement
Safran has secured its first export contract for the Patroller tactical unmanned air vehicle (UAV), with Greece signing a four-unit deal via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
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NewsElettronica becomes ELT Group, but EW focus remains
Italy’s Elettronica may have rebranded to ELT Group, but the electronic warfare (EW) specialist is still stressing its Roman roots, alongside the importance of keeping indigenous capabilities within Europe.
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NewsDaher partners with Ascendance to develop hybrid-electric aircraft for 2027 entry
Airframer Daher has partnered with a French technology start-up to develop power systems required for a hybrid-electric aircraft Daher intends to have available in 2027.
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NewsVolocopter targets mid-2024 certification as Paris debut shapes up
Volocopter is aiming to get European certification for its VoloCity electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the second quarter of 2024, paving the way for operations to start in Paris in time for the Olympic Games held in the city.
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NewsAirbus welcomes Belgium’s observer role on FCAS
Airbus Defence & Space has welcomed Belgium’s confirmation as an observer to the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.
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NewsMaintaining current A400M production rate ‘a common interest’, Airbus says
Jean-Brice Dumont, Airbus Defence & Space’s head of military aircraft, says discussions continue with its European customers for the A400M tactical transport regarding annual production plans.
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In depthTu-144 crash puzzle persists 50 years after fatal Paris display
Le Bourget was the scene of gladiatorial supersonic spectacle 50 years ago when a Soviet Tupolev Tu-144S sought to outperform the rival BAC-Aerospatiale Concorde at the 1973 Paris air show, only to splinter into fiery rain over the suburb of Goussainville.
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NewsBinter orders six more Embraer E195-E2s
Binter Canarias placed a firm order for six more Embraer E195-E2 aircraft at the Paris air show on 20 June.
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NewsVoar, Wideroe signal intent to buy up to 120 Eve air taxis
Electric air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility has secured letters of intent from the two aviation companies to purchase a total of up to 120 of its in-development electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsModified A330 to explore hydrogen fuel-cells’ potential as APU replacement
Airbus is to modify an A330-200 to explore the potential for hydrogen fuel cells to power systems other than those directly related to the main engines. Lighting, avionics and air conditioning are driven by the auxiliary power unit. But Airbus chief technical officer Sabine Klauke believes 5% of the fuel ...
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NewsDiehl Aerospace secures Tiger MkIII computer upgrade work
Diehl Aerospace has secured a contract for the development, production and customer support of the new armament computer and its operating system for the Airbus Helicopters Tiger MkIII upgrade programme.