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July 20, 2026
The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, has placed a firm order for eight additional… The post The Helicopter Company orders eight additional Airbus H145…
Image: The next satellite in the EU’s Copernicus Earth observation satellite system, Sentinel-3C, has been unpacked from its container at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new premium international carrier, has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000… The post Riyadh Air firms up order for six more Airbus A350-1000s at…
The Airbus workers' assemblies of the work centres of Getafe, Illescas, Albacete, San Pablo, Tablada and Cadiz on strike have shown their rejection of the proposal made last..
The United Kingdom National Air Service (NPAS) has formalized the purchase of two additional Airbus H135 helicopters, an operation that brings to nine planned aircraft within..
A look back at 75 years of helicopters within the Armée de l'Air. After "Les avions de transport et de liaison de l'armée de l'Air de 1945 à nos jours," the two authors take up the same approach…
Press Release N° 35–2026 Media representatives are invited to express their interest in attending the media programme at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana for the launch of the FLEX and Copernicus…
British Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power its next round of Airbus A320neo aircraft,… The post British Airways picks Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power up to 63 Airbus…
July 17, 2026
France and Germany have formally shifted their defense relationship away from the wreckage of a failed joint fighter… The post France and Germany seek new defense dynamic after fighter jet project…
July 16, 2026
With liftoff scheduled for September, excitement is building at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana as two cutting-edge Earth observation satellites, FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C, have arrived to…
Anticipation is building at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana after two cutting-edge Earth observation satellites, FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C, arrived to await…
The SUP-AIP notices for Thursday, July 16, 2026. Edit: event cancelled. For the European Balloon Cup and an event at Maifonds, with the participation of the Patrouille de France, four…
July 15, 2026
A reminder of the guidelines for dealing with a disaster area such as a fire. Following the fires that broke out in recent days in various regions of France, the DSAC has just (re)issued a document…
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French defense firm MBDA has recruited the services of Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as its new CEO, a… The post MBDA recruits seasoned executive Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as new CEO appeared…
French engine maker Safran confirmed on July 15, 2026, that it will power Electra’s future EL9 ultra-short takeoff… The post Safran confirms it will power Electra’s future EL9 hybrid aircraft…
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer are all in contention for a new narrowbody order from Ethiopian Airlines, with a… The post Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all in contention for new Ethiopian narrowbody order…
A total of 14 flights that were due to land at London Gatwick Airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning were forced to divert to other airports across England, with some declaring ‘fuel…
Airbus is preparing for a marathon test flight next week with Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft scheduled to fly… The post Marathon test flight will see Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fly to MEL…
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July 14, 2026
Lufthansa is preparing to welcome its first Airbus A350-1000, an aircraft that carries added significance beyond its size. … The post Lufthansa debuts first A350-1000 with special anniversary livery…
For years, the Airbus A319 occupied an important niche in the European manufacturer’s single-aisle family.…
Ukraine has agreed on a plan to acquire 16 Rafale fighter jets from France together with the accompanying weapon systems, along with air-defense equipment.
With the commissioning of a new Airbus H145 D3 Flight Training Device (FTD) Level 3, DRF Akademie is expanding its pilot training capabilities. DRF Akademie is among the first organizations to…
July 13, 2026
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A Qantas Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport… The post Qantas A321 becomes first freighter to land at Western Sydney…
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July 10, 2026
How about a Cub derivative with a turbine? No problem! US manufacturer CubCrafters has unveiled the Carbon Cub ULT, powered by a well-known powerplant from France.
July 9, 2026
Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 helicopters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO). These aircraft will be operated by Air and Marine…
<p>A spur-of-the-moment idea morphed into a one-of-a-kind get together between general aviation pilots flying Socata TB30 Epsilon piston-engine military trainers and their jet counterparts flying…
<p>A spur-of-the-moment idea morphed into a one-of-a-kind get together between general aviation pilots flying Socata TB30 Epsilon piston-engine military trainers and their jet counterparts flying…
July 8, 2026
EASA has issued AD 2026-0134 for certain A320 family aeroplanes, which was previously published for public consultation as PAD 26-050, and which supersedes Emergency Airworthiness Directive…
Registration has opened for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, which takes place 30 Nov. – 3 Dec. at EUREXPO Lyon in Lyon, France. (Exhibits open 1–3 Dec.) Register here. As Europe’s leading event for the…
