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29 July

ReleaseSyensqo signs multi-year supply agreement with Airbus

9 June

ReleaseAirbus showcases Europe's most versatile drone portfolio at ILA Berlin

6 May

The first Hürjet-based aircraft are scheduled to arrive from 2028 as Spain retires its ageing F-5 trainers.

Consortium reveals industrial partners for Spanish trainer

Spain’s replacement for the ageing F-5 fleet includes 30 Hürjet-based aircraft, national avionics integration and a redesigned training centre in Extremadura.

22 April

ReleaseProud to support Airbus in the A400M program

9 April

Engine nacelles for the LEAP-1A on the A320neo final assembly line.

Daher expands Safran logistics role with European contracts

Operations in Germany and France will support aircraft production and maintenance, with focus on rapid spare parts delivery near Paris.

23 March

ReleaseAirbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK

17 March

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace announces completion of Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking HECATE project

4 February

ReleaseAirbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification

8 January

Spanish SIGINT study advances with Airbus and Indra

The 18-month project will identify a suitable platform and intelligence systems for a three-aircraft capability to serve the Spanish Armed Forces.

14 November

ReleaseSaab receives orders for Arexis system for German Eurofighter

16 July

ReleaseAirbus to team with US Kratos Defense, deploying German mission system

26 June

Thales already provides key avionics, navigation and communications systems across the A400M fleet.

Thales safety satcom chosen for A400M cockpit comms

Airbus Defence and Space has selected the AVIATOR 700S to enhance connectivity and reduce workload in A400M military airlifters.

19 June

The maiden flight will take place at the CEUS test centre in Huelva by the end of 2025.

First SIRTAP prototype enters ground test phase in Spain

Airbus completed assembly of the tactical UAS at its Getafe facility and scheduled the first flight for late 2025 in Huelva.

17 June

ReleaseFrance and Spain renew commitment to the Airbus A400M programme with advanced deliveries and future developments

17 June

ReleaseFDH Aero advances global growth in Europe and Asia

20 February

ReleaseHynaero enters partnership with Airbus for the development of the Fregate-F100 program, a new-generation amphibious water bomber aircraft

14 February

ReleaseHENSOLDT receives €350 million contract extension for the Eurofighter radar

31 October

Tata and Airbus inaugurate C295 line in Vadodara

The FAL will integrate manufacturing of detail parts and related tooling, sub-assemblies, major component assemblies, tools, jigs and testers. The production of components of the C295 have started in Hyderabad.

16 October

ReleaseAirbus Defence and Space adapts to challenging business environment

10 October

Airbus selects Multiverse for gesture recognition software

The control system for fighter jets will allow pilots to interact with aircraft systems using physical gestures like hand movements without the need for traditional controls like buttons or switches.

22 July

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace announces Clean Aviation HECATE project has achieved preliminary design review

5 June

ReleaseAirbus and Helsing to collaborate on artificial intelligence for the teaming of manned and unmanned military aircraft

5 June

The Wingman is a drone that operates with manned fighter jets and receives its tasks and missions from a pilot in a command aircraft such as the Eurofighter.

Unmanned escort for fighter jets: Airbus presents the Wingman concept

The Wingman’s tasks can range from reconnaissance to jamming targets and engaging targets on the ground or in the air with precision guided munitions or missiles.

18 January

ReleaseAirbus boosts ‘Make in India’, awards additional manufacturing contracts to Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Mahindra Aerospace Structures Private Limited

19 June

ReleaseScioTeq advanced avionics displays selected for Airbus A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft

8 June

GE says the LMXT strategic tanker is the optimal aircraft for its CF6-80E1 engine.

Lockheed Martin confirms CF6-80E1 will power tanker

The LMXT will first be produced as an A330 airliner at Airbus' U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, before being configured for strategic tanking at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia.

28 March

ReleaseAirbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone from a tanker aircraft

26 January

The Airbus A330 MRTT is the world’s first certified tanker capable to conduct automatic air-to-air refueling in daylight operations.

Airbus draws on Wind River certification expertise for A3R

Automatic air-to-air refuelling involves advanced technologies to identify the receiving aircraft's shape and its refuelling receptacle, then perform automated contact and fuel transfer while flying at high altitude.

25 January

ReleaseCollins to coordinate development of new high-voltage distribution technologies with EU industry partners under Clean Aviation HECATE project

19 July

ReleaseAirbus A330 MRTT becomes world's first tanker certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling operations

17 May

ReleaseAirbus selected Elbit Systems to provide DIRCM and EW Systems to additional European Air Force

30 March

The advanced European turboprop has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space for the new Euromale RPAS.

Avio Aero's Catalyst will power the Eurodrone

As main subcontractor for this major collaborative European programme, Airbus Defence and Space is responsible for the selection of the engine supplier - and was looking for performance combined with low risk.

24 February

ReleaseAirbus and OCCAR sign Eurodrone contract

21 February

ReleaseFuture Combat Air System: A400M clears the first hurdle as a Remote Carrier launcher

26 January

The C295 has successfully completed its first flight.

Multiple technologies take to the air aboard Airbus's FTB2

FTB2's advantages also extend into the manufacturing process, from the use of Scalmalloy and additive manufacturing, to a new assembly method for the aero structures of the wing.

8 November

ReleaseA400M is now safer: Turkish Aerospace integrated a new system of aerostructure parts to A400M

12 July

ReleaseAciturri delivers 200 units of the C295 wings

20 May

ReleaseTanking goes automatic

4 May

ReleaseAirbus C295 is the first fixed-wing search and rescue platform to feature Pro Line Fusion avionics from Collins Aerospace

27 September

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