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NewsBabcock eyes military training expansion and hails Ukraine contribution
UK aviation services provider Babcock has highlighted the ongoing success of its contribution to the training of Ukrainian air force pilots, as it eyes further expansion of its training business across Europe.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters hosts European delegations to showcase next-gen capabilities, as Belgium walks away from NH90 TTH fleet
As Airbus Helicopters continues to press forward with plans for a pan-European next-generation rotorcraft, another customer of the NH Industries NH90 – a current multi-national programme – has decided to prematurely retire its fleet.
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NewsTrump’s trade posture toward Brazil raises potential threat to Embraer’s regional jet business in USA
Heightened trade tensions between the USA and Brazil – and the prospect of swingeing tariffs – could pose problems for Embraer and US airlines that hold orders for the Brazilian airframer’s regional jets.
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NewsS7 Group aims to certify Spectra Tango trainer next year
Russia’s S7 Group aims to begin certifying its Spectra Aircraft PV-10 Tango next year, before commencing serial production of the light single. Spectra presented the four-seat Tango at the Innoprom 2025 industrial trade fair in Ekaterinburg. The aircraft is intended as a platform for flight training as well as private ...
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NewsUkraine secures support from European firms to rebuild air traffic surveillance capability
Italian aeronautical organisations are aiming to support a rebuilding of Ukrainian air traffic management systems, through an initial donation of radar equipment. The five primary-surveillance radars, and associated equipment, are part of a package to restore Ukraine’s civil air navigation infrastructure. Italian air navigation service ENAV and aerospace firm Leonardo ...
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NewsChinese JH-7s in “unusual” approaches against Japanese YS-11EBs
Tokyo has protested close passes of Chinese Xian JH-7 strike aircraft near NAMC YS-11EB surveillance aircraft in international airspace.
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NewsAirship developer Hybrid Air Vehicles buoyed by launch of US subsidiary
UK airship developer Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is expanding its operation to the USA with the creation of a new subsidiary in Virginia designed “to meet growing international demand”.
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NewsCanada begins air base upgrades as A330 tanker fleet expands
The C$850 project at CFB Trenton includes resurfacing the existing runway, aprons and taxiways, plus construction of a new hangar, fuel depot, and ramp extension as Ottawa prepares to field a new fleet of Airbus multi-role tanker transports.
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NewsDARPA ends Liberty Lifter programme as agency scuttles plans to build heavy-lift flying boat
The secretive Pentagon research agency says the Liberty Lifter programme has proven the viability of building an amphibian transport aircraft capable of operating in heavy sea states, but that it will not pursue assembly of a demonstrator.
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NewsFrance, UK strengthen air-launched weapons collaboration via MBDA
France and the UK are to order fresh batches of MBDA Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles, while also strengthening their commitment to an in-development successor capability, and pledging to jointly develop a future extended-range air-to-air missile.
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NewsNew Airbus commercial chief Wagner to take over at beginning of 2026
Airbus’s new commercial aircraft chief, Lars Wagner, will join the airframer in November before taking up the position full-time at the beginning of next year. Wagner – the head of MTU Aero Engines – is to succeed Christian Scherer, who is stepping down after more than four decades at Airbus. ...
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NewsConscious seeks ‘credibility and capability’ from fuel cell conversion of Dash 8-300
Dutch start-up Conscious Aerospace plans within the next three years to fly a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 retrofitted with a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain being developed as part of a state-funded project to mature the underlying technologies for zero-emission flight.
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NewsATI defends hydrogen investment strategy in face of shifting timelines
UK research and technology funding body the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has defended its investment in hydrogen-related projects, arguing that the “direction of travel is correct”, despite the delayed arrival of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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NewsDutch navy picks Shield AI’s V-Bat for maritime surveillance duties
Shield AI has secured a contract to supply the Netherlands with eight V-Bat unmanned air systems for maritime surveillance duties.
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NewsIsrair Group ends long-running negotiations to acquire Czech carrier Smartwings
Israeli operator Israir Group has ended long-running discussions to acquire Czech-based carrier Smartwings.
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NewsEl Al and other airlines face compensation lawsuit over flights cancelled during airspace closure
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is one of nine airlines facing a potential class action lawsuit over compensation claims for delayed or cancelled flights during the recent military clash with Iran. The lawsuit has been filed with the central district court in Lod. El Al says it alleges violation of aviation ...
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NewsIAI to develop 767 aerial firefighting platform through commercial partnership
Israel Aerospace Industries is to lead development of a firefighting aircraft based on the Boeing 767, capable of dispersing some 40t of retardant. The 767FF programme is the result of a memorandum of understanding between IAI and an entity identified as 3F, which will oversee the commercial strategy for the ...
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NewsZeusch Aviation and Dovetail eye joint hybrid-electric King Air conversion
Advanced powertrain developer Dovetail Electric Aviation and Netherlands-based Zeusch Aviation are to collaborate on a hybrid-electric retrofit solution for the latter’s fleet of Beechcraft King Air twin-turboprops.
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NewsCanada’s Flair Airlines permanently installs Maciej Wilk as CEO
A year into leading Canadian low-cost carrier Flair Airlines on an interim basis, Maciej Wilk has been confirmed as the airline’s permanent chief executive.
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NewsAirline industry veteran Bryan Bedford confirmed as new head of US civil aviation regulator
Bedford is charged with oversight of the USA’s civil aviation regulator at a time of intense focus on aviation safety.