All Europe articles
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AnalysisAnduril’s UK boss eyes growth opportunities as autonomous system demand takes off
Anduril Industries is eyeing significant further growth in the UK, as the company’s in-country presence passes 100 employees and multiple opportunities emerge for its autonomy technology.
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NewsP&WC details hybridisation plan for PW127 engine that could power ATR Evo
Pratt & Whitney Canada parent RTX has provided more details on the advanced hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop engine it is developing under an EU Clean Aviation project that could eventually go on to power ATR’s planned Evo aircraft.
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NewsWarsaw-based Draco pitches HyperSTOL design to Polish military and NATO operators
Warsaw-based Draco Aircraft has entered into partnership with two Polish military institutions to pitch a development of its so-called hyper-short take-off and landing (HyperSTOL) aircraft for potential military use.
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NewsEuropean airline leaders call for regulators to stop taking aviation progress for granted
European airline leaders are calling on the region’s regulators to take steps to support the competitiveness and growth of aviation, arguing the sector is at a “critical turning point”.
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NewsThales eyes expansion of contrail-avoidance trials after Amelia test success
Thales is eyeing a large-scale trial of a new contrail-avoidance system to validate the solution ahead of a possible commercial roll-out by 2030 after a 12-month trial with French carrier Amelia demonstrated the viability of the technology.
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NewsUK to buy additional Thales Martlet missiles as counter-drone weapon demand spikes
With demand for air-launched counter-drone capability having spiked due to the conflict in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence is to place a further order for Thales-produced Marlet Lightweight Multirole Missiles.
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NewsAir Astana co-founder BAE Systems exits carrier after nearly 25 years
UK aerospace firm BAE Systems is selling its remaining interest in Kazakh operator Air Astana Group, divesting the entire shareholding, nearly 6.9%, to institutional investors. BAE Systems was a founding partner of Air Astana, which was set up as a joint venture in 2001. It initially held 49% of the ...
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NewsAerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets in Frontier-linked transaction
Irish-based leasing giant AerCap is ordering another 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, delivery of which will commence in 2028. It indicates that the acquisition is linked to fleet modernisation for US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. AerCap says the purchase comprises new orders for 55 jets and the exercising of previously-held options ...
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NewsBaykar aces AI-enabled drone swarm trials with five new ‘K2 Kamikaze’ aircraft
Turkish uncrewed aerial vehicle developer Baykar Technology has unveiled what it describes as the “largest ‘kamikaze’ platform in its class”, after performing a two-day campaign of multi-aircraft flight tests.
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NewsAirbus prepares Valkyrie pair for ‘UCCA’ mission test alongside Eurofighter for Germany
Targeting the delivery of a ‘loyal wingman’-type capability for the German air force before the end of this decade, Airbus Defence & Space has detailed a package of planned updates that will allow such an asset to work in combination with the service’s Eurofighter combat aircraft.
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NewsBA to return to Melbourne, Colombo after decades-long hiatus
British Airways will resume operations to Melbourne and Colombo during the Northern Winter schedule – marking its return after a long hiatus – as part of a wider long-haul network expansion.
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NewsSwedish military advances Esrange satellite launch site plans with SSC Space
NATO member Sweden has signed an agreement paving the way for it to commence satellite launch services from its Esrange site late this decade.
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NewsNose-wheel misalignment preceded DHC-6’s excursion and collision with helicopter
French investigators have disclosed that the nose-wheel of an Air Antilles De Havilland DHC-6 was not centred before the turboprop veered off the runway while landing and collided with a parked helicopter.
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NewsAirbus and Leonardo open to collaboration on next-generation military helicopter despite differences
Europe’s big two helicopter manufacturers remain open to collaborating on a next-generation military rotorcraft in a reprise of their current NH Industries (NHI) venture, despite markedly divergent approaches to high-speed flight.
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NewsThales to supply new communications system for PC-7 trainer operator
Thales has been chosen to provide a radio management system for use by an undisclosed European customer for the Pilatus PC-7 trainer.
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NewsUnited Aircraft passenger airliner prototypes to undergo natural icing tests
United Aircraft is to undertake natural icing tests on three new aircraft models, with prototypes being flown to Arkhangelsk in northern Russia. The Yakovlev SJ-100 and MC-21-310 have been sent to the city’s Talagi airport, and will be joined by the Ilyushin Il-114-300. “Specialists will check the operation of the ...
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NewsAeroflot cuts back premium cabins in single-aisle fleets
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is reconfiguring nearly 30 single-aisle jets to reduce premium accommodation in favour of more economy seats. The airline will change the layout of 22 Boeing 737-800s and seven Airbus A320s. Aeroflot says the 737s’ capacity will increase from 158 to 162, by cutting the business-class cabin from ...
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InterviewTransformed Leonardo is primed for major growth, CEO Cingolani says
Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingolani is launching new five-year industrial plan targetting new business in both the manned and unmanned segments.
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NewsAzur Air operations restricted as Russian regulator demands resolution of flight shambles
Russian air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has imposed restrictions on the operations of leisure carrier Azur Air following an unscheduled inspection of the airline.
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NewsRussia scales Yelabuga UAV facility to 116 buildings
Russia has dramatically expanded its unmanned air vehicle production complex at Yelabuga special economic zone, growing from two buildings in 2021 to 116 structures supporting mass production of Iranian-derived Geran drones deployed against Ukraine, according to satellite imagery analysis by CSIS.