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Bell’s Nacelle Improvement Programme has reduced V-22 Osprey maintenance hours by 75%, improving readiness and operational efficiency across CV-22 special operations fleets. Amarillo, Texas, 20 April 2026 – Bell Textron Inc. has reported significant operational improvements following the implementation of its Nacelle Improvement (NI) Programme on the V-22 Osprey fleet. Based on more than […]
The KC-390 Millennium completed a 70-day global demonstration tour across 11 countries, showcasing its operational flexibility and performance in diverse military mission environments. Gavião Peixoto, 20 April 2026 – The KC-390 Millennium has completed an extensive international demonstration campaign, covering more than 47,000 nautical miles across 11 countries and logging approximately 140 flight hours.
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Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space and RADMOR will develop a geostationary defence satellite for Poland, strengthening secure military communications and national space sovereignty. Gdansk, 20 April 2026 – Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, and RADMOR have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to develop a geostationary defence telecommunications satellite for Poland’s Ministry
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Smartflyer has received certifiable battery modules from H55 for its SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft, advancing system integration and preparing for ground testing and first flight. Sion & Selzach, 20 April 2026 – Smartflyer has received the first batch of certifiable battery modules from H55, marking a key development milestone in the SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft programme. The
SMARTFLYER SFX1 PROGRAM ADVANCES WITH DELIVERY OF CERTIFIABLE BATTERY MODULESRead More »
Airbus has agreed to acquire French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab, strengthening its sovereign cyber capabilities and expanding its European defence and digital security network. Paris, 21 April 2026 – Airbus has entered into an agreement to acquire French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab, further strengthening its position as a sovereign cybersecurity provider across Europe. The transaction, subject
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B&H Worldwide has deployed AI-powered tyre scanning technology in New Zealand, reducing inventory processing time by 60% and improving accuracy in aerospace logistics operations. Auckland, 20 April 2026 – B&H Worldwide has implemented an AI-powered tyre scanning system at its New Zealand operations, reporting a 60% reduction in inventory processing times as part of its
B&H WORLDWIDE DEPLOYS AI-DRIVEN TYRE SCANNING TO IMPROVE LOGISTICS EFFICIENCYRead More »
Investment strengthens delivery capability, engineering capacity and customer experience Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has broken ground on a new delivery centre and manufacturing and engineering facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado, marking a further expansion of its presence in the United States. INTEGRATED FACILITY TO SUPPORT GROWING FLEET The new development will include
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New Pilot 100i aircraft to support structured pilot training growth Blitz Aviation has joined the Piper Flight School Alliance as its newest member, alongside placing an initial order for three Piper Pilot 100i aircraft. FLEET EXPANSION TO SUPPORT TRAINING DEMAND Based in Ogden, Utah, Blitz Aviation has confirmed that deliveries of the three aircraft are
BLITZ AVIATION JOINS PIPER FLIGHT SCHOOL ALLIANCE WITH TRAINING FLEET ORDERRead More »
Rising fuel costs, noise constraints and emissions pressure reshape regional aviation For regional operators, the transition to electric aviation is moving beyond long-term planning into immediate operational consideration, particularly in niche segments such as seaplane operations where route flexibility and environmental constraints intersect. COST PRESSURES ACCELERATE TRANSITION According to Ole Christiansen, CEO of Nordic Seaplanes,
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Move signals long-term commitment to local aerospace and defence capabilities Bell Textron Inc. has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Ukraine, marking a step toward expanding its industrial and operational footprint in the region. LOCAL ENTITY TO SUPPORT FUTURE OPERATIONS The newly formed entity, Bell Textron Ukraine, will act as the central hub
BELL TEXTRON ESTABLISHES UKRAINE SUBSIDIARY TO SUPPORT INDUSTRIAL COOPERATIONRead More »
