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Wizz to roll out ‘premium’ seating option across whole network
European low-cost carrier Wizz Air will roll out its ‘WIZZ Class’ premium seating product across its entire network following a trial that saw take-up “exceed expectations”.
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US FAA finalises 25h CVR mandate with later deadline for smaller aircraft types
US regulators have finalised a requirement for new-build civil aircraft to carry cockpit-voice recorders with 25h duration, although an extended compliance period will be granted to lower-weight models.
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Honeywell Aerospace names leadership team ahead of 2026 spin-off
Honeywell Aerospace has disclosed key appointments to its executive team ahead of the planned separation from parent company Honeywell in the second half of 2026, with Deere’s CFO Josh Jepsen joining as chief financial officer.

Brazilian H160 probe focuses on maintenance error in run-up to ditching

Brazilian investigators probing the ditching of an Airbus Helicopters H160 have discovered that the rotorcraft was involved in a serious maintenance mishap a little over a week before the 2 January incident.

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DLR-led STAR project shines light on performance boost from ‘active twisting’ rotor blades

German researchers believe the addition of active twisting technology to helicopter main rotor blades can significantly improve performance while also cutting noise and vibration levels.

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HeliOffshore picks Duncan Trapp as new chair as organisation continues safety push

Global rotorcraft safety organisation HeliOffshore has appointed industry veteran Duncan Trapp as its new chair-elect, to succeed incumbent Bill Chiles from April.

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Strong year for H160 helicopter as 2025 orders point to parity with rival AW139

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 achieved order parity with the Leonardo AW139 in the civil and parapublic market last year as the new medium-twin contender gained traction against the segment’s long-term leader.

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Philippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements

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Xiamen Airlines expands engine MRO agreement with ST Engineering

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SIA extends contract with Collins Aerospace for component maintenance support on 777 fleet

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Bent pushrod found after Citation crew battled uncommanded nose-up pitch

Philippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements
Xiamen Airlines expands engine MRO agreement with ST Engineering
SIA extends contract with Collins Aerospace for component maintenance support on 777 fleet
Bent pushrod found after Citation crew battled uncommanded nose-up pitch

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Civil UAVs

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Singapore’s ST Engineering reveals new DrN-600 medium-lift cargo drone
Singapore-based ST Engineering has disclosed details of its DrN-600 vertical take-off unmanned aircraft, a medium-lift platform designed for commercial cargo delivery and military logistics operations with a 100kg payload capacity.
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Grid Aero’s Lifter Lite uncrewed cargo aircraft makes runway appearance alongside C-130
California-based start-up Grid Aero has begun ground testing its Lifter Lite uncrewed cargo aircraft, less than a year after publicly unveiling the twin-engined turboprop design intended as a companion to the Lockheed Martin C-130 transport.
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Windracers ramps up production to meet Ultra Mk2 demand
UK cargo drone developer Windracers is gearing up to build more than 100 examples of its Ultra Mk2 aircraft this year as it ramps up production to meet soaring demand.

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Horizon Aircraft maintains momentum towards Cavorite X7 first flight with key supplier picks

Horizon Aircraft has added two key suppliers for its Cavorite X7 prototype, signing up Rampf Composite Solutions and North Aircraft Industries to build the fuselage and wing, respectively, for the hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

Boeing begins 2026 on high note as 107-order total marks strongest January sales since 2012

Boeing secured 107 aircraft orders in January – its strongest start to the year since 2012 – including a landmark 787-10 deal from Delta Air Lines, while delivering 46 jets.

Singapore air show achieves record trade attendance of 65,000

This year’s Singapore Airshow drew a record 65,000 trade visitors over four days, with major announcements including Singapore’s C-130H acquisition, Vietjet’s engine selection, and Boeing’s higher MTOW 787 delivery timeline.

Ryanair to set up in-house engine MRO facilities as it extends CFM partnership

Ryanair is to establish its own in-house engine repair facilities, and is assessing around five potential sites with a view to opening the first of two shops by the end of 2028.

Boeing sees aerospace aftermarket recovering from supply chain pressures

The aerospace aftermarket is recovering from supply chain disruptions exacerbated by rising aircraft production rates, according to Boeing Global Services senior vice-president William Ampofo, though challenges including workforce shortages and component supply constraints persist.

Brazilian H160 probe focuses on maintenance error in run-up to ditching

Wizz to roll out ‘premium’ seating option across whole network

European low-cost carrier Wizz Air will roll out its ‘WIZZ Class’ premium seating product across its entire network following a trial that saw take-up “exceed expectations”.

Embraer seeks expanded Indian supply chain role amid partnerships

Embraer is pursuing an expanded role for India in its global supply chain, with senior executives completing a recent visit focused on strengthening commercial and defence aerospace partnerships across the subcontinent.

Philippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements

Airbus has extended its flight-hour services (FHS) component support provision for two Asian operators.

Vertical picks Evolito to supply electric motors for Valo eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace has selected UK-based Evolito to supply the electric propulsion units (EPUs) for its Valo advanced air mobility vehicle.

French navy praises H160 as service gears up for Guepard

An early naval operator of the Airbus Helicopters H160 has praised the medium-twin for its capabilities as it awaits the arrival of the military M-model variant of the civil platform.

Xiamen Airlines expands engine MRO agreement with ST Engineering

ST Engineering has extended its engine MRO services with long-time customer Xiamen Airlines.

ECTS buys first full‑flight simulator for Eve Air Mobility

Joint venture Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) has purchased its first full‑flight simulator (FFS) dedicated to training pilots for Eve Air Mobility.

Eve Air Mobility plots 2026 flight-test campaign and secures AirX as customer

Eve Air Mobility has secured fresh orders for its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft at the Singapore air show, as the Brazilian manufacturer reports steady progress with its flight-test programme following the maiden sortie of an engineering prototype in December.

Airbus to deliver first C295 from India final assembly line in second half

Airbus expects to deliver the first C295 tactical transport from its India final assembly line in the second half of this year.

Mehair orders up to 10 Tidal hybrid-electric seaplanes

Indian seaplane operator Mehair has signed a deal to acquire up to 10 Polaris hybrid-electric seaplanes from US start-up Tidal Flight, with firm orders for five aircraft and options for five more.

Pratt & Whitney targets end of decade for full GTF recovery

Pratt & Whitney expects its recovery from the PW1000G geared turbofan recall to continue through the end of this decade, though the engine manufacturer says Embraer E-Jet E2 operators should see their aircraft-on-ground issues resolved by year-end 2026.