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FAA explores wireless industry subsidies for radio altimeter upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring arrangements under which cellular providers would help finance the $4.5 billion cost of upgrading tens of thousands of radio altimeters to prevent interference from new 5G networks, according to recently released meeting memos.
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Edelweiss unveils more spacious A350 cabin to replace original LATAM interior
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has unveiled the new cabin it will fit on its Airbus A350-900 fleet, replacing the interior originally based on a LATAM configuration.
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US government hires RTX and Indra to replace 612 radars as part of ATC overhaul
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to RTX and Indra Group to replace 612 ageing surveillance radars across the US air traffic control network, as part of a $31.5 billion modernisation programme backed by the president following a fatal midair collision in January 2025.

Proteus autonomous helicopter takes flight for Royal Navy

Leonardo Helicopters has performed the first flight of the Proteus autonomous rotorcraft technology demonstrator it has developed for the UK Royal Navy.

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Ghana becomes latest customer for H175M helicopter with two-unit order

Airbus Helicopters has secured another customer for its H175M – the military version of its super-medium-twin – with Ghana ordering two multirole-configured examples.

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Matthieu Louvot takes top job at Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even leaves after eight-year stint

Bruno Even has stepped down as chief executive of Airbus Helicopters, effective from 1 April, to be replaced by Matthieu Louvot, currently executive vice-president for strategy at the wider Airbus group.

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‘Significant vibrations’ preceded H160 Brazil ditching, preliminary investigations reveal

The pilots of an Airbus Helicopters H160 that ditched off the coast of Brazil on 2 January opted for the emergency landing after detecting “significant vibrations in flight”, the manufacturer has disclosed.

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TAP to set up maintenance centre as part of Porto investment

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Aeroflot Group carries out CFM56 engine repairs at newly-certified in-house MRO division

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Vietjet tops out new MRO facility at Long Thanh airport

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ITP Aero continues to build MRO business with Aero Norway acquisition

TAP to set up maintenance centre as part of Porto investment
Aeroflot Group carries out CFM56 engine repairs at newly-certified in-house MRO division
Vietjet tops out new MRO facility at Long Thanh airport
ITP Aero continues to build MRO business with Aero Norway acquisition

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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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China’s first unmanned mid-altitude cargo aircraft completes maiden sortie
China has completed the maiden flight of the Tianma-1000, the country’s first mid-altitude, unmanned cargo aircraft.

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Honeywell settles Flexjet engine maintenance dispute after warning of $470m hit

Honeywell and fractional ownership operator Flexjet have settled a legal dispute over engine maintenance services, with the manufacturer previously indicating the resolution could cost $470 million. The agreement extends their maintenance contract through 2035 and resolves related litigation from Duncan Aviation and StandardAero.

Airbus closes on key milestones for A380 flying testbed as COMPANION project nears design freeze

At some point in the next 12 months, a freshly-painted A380 will arrive in Toulouse ready for Airbus to begin a series of modifications that will eventually leave it looking like no other superjumbo in existence as it is transformed into a flying testbed for new engines and other advanced technologies.

Bristow signs deposit-backed launch deal for Electra EL9

Bristow Group has signed a deposit-backed agreement with Electra, reserving the first production slot for the developer’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft.

Horizon tweaks Cavorite X7 design with new lift-fan arrangement

Canadian start-up Horizon Aircraft has tweaked the design of its Cavorite X7 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform to boost performance, modifying the arrangement of the electric ducted fans in the canards and reprofiling the canards and tail.

Supersonic traffic over Europe could return by mid-2030s: EASA analysis

As the 50-year anniversary of British Airways’ and Air France’s launch of supersonic operations passes, the air transport sector remains relegated to the subsonic realm.

FAA explores wireless industry subsidies for radio altimeter upgrades

The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring arrangements under which cellular providers would help finance the $4.5 billion cost of upgrading tens of thousands of radio altimeters to prevent interference from new 5G networks, according to recently released meeting memos.

CFM extends IATA aftermarket competition agreement into 2033

CFM International has extended its agreement with IATA through February 2033, allowing airlines greater flexibility to use third-party maintenance providers and non-OEM parts for engine servicing, addressing long-standing aftermarket competition concerns.

Bombardier restructures leadership to advance defence and M&A ambitions

The Montreal-based business jet manufacturer has appointed new executives to lead restructured divisions encompassing aircraft sales, aftermarket services, engineering and defence, while hiring a former Leonardo DRS strategist to drive mergers and acquisitions.