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23 March

ReleaseNorck Robotics: transatlantic engineering hub scales industrial automation for North America and Europe

23 March

ReleaseEnigma Aerospace emerges from stealth to build autonomous logistics infrastructure for contested environments

23 March

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

23 March

ReleaseLiebherr-Aerospace plans site expansion

20 March

ReleaseePropelled unveils expansion at Global Innovation Centre in Coventry as it accelerates toward producing more than one million propulsion systems annually by 2027

20 March

ReleaseHorst marks 80 years of family-owned aerospace manufacturing

20 March

ReleaseTCab Tech and China Simulation Sciences officially signed a cooperation agreement

20 March

ReleaseBest Technology introduces automated pickling and cleaning systems for controlled surface preparation

19 March

ReleasePermag signs lease for new manufacturing facility in Korntal-Münchingen to serve the European market

19 March

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Division announces major 2025 advancements and unveils 2026 development roadmap for the DA62 MPP

19 March

ReleaseAURA AERO obtains building permit for AURA Factory at Toulouse-Francazal airport: a strategic industrial project serving France’s sovereignty and reindustrialisation

19 March

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman’s Talon IQ flies Shield AI’s Hivemind software

19 March

ReleaseUnison Ltd completes purchase of California-based PHI Hydraulics

18 March The Valkyrie is positioned as a multi-mission system for high-risk tasks.

Airbus targets 2029 German UCCA capability with Valkyrie

The company has prepared two Valkyrie aircraft with a sovereign European mission system for 2026 flights, aiming to deliver operational capability by 2029.

18 March

Astronics supplies fuel tank access doors for 737 MAX

Production will take place at Astronics’ Clackamas, Oregon facility, which supports a range of aircraft systems including passenger service units and environmental controls.

18 March Joby attributes the speed of its transition from prototype to conforming aircraft to its vertically integrated development strategy.

Joby begins flight testing FAA-conforming aircraft for certification

FAA pilots are expected to travel to Joby’s Marina, California facility later this year to conduct Type Inspection Authorization testing.

18 March

ReleaseH55 battery technology helps power progress of RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator

18 March Megawatt-class motor generators will feed into the next phase of hybrid-electric engine integration.

Collins advances hybrid-electric SWITCH testing milestone

Rockford subsystem testing supports integration of megawatt-class components into Pratt & Whitney GTF hybrid-electric engine demonstrator.

18 March The aircraft uses a twin-propfan fuel-cell electric configuration with 700 bar hydrogen tanks above the wing, supporting ventilation and refuelling compatibility, while avoiding early reliance on cryogenic storage.

Beyond Aero advances hydrogen jet after design milestone

Integration of propulsion storage and safety systems has supported certification alignment and progression into detailed design and validation planning.

18 March

ReleaseKongsberg secures NOK 2 billion order for deliveries to F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

18 March Ivor van Dartel, CEO and co-founder of Vaeridion, Dr Florian Herrmann, Head of the Bavarian State Chancellery and Minister of State, Marie-Christine von Hahn, managing director of BDLI, and Markus Kochs-Kämper, CTO and managing director of Vaeridion, cut the ribbon at the event.

Vaeridion hangar advances Microliner towards first flight

The Oberpfaffenhofen facility strengthens industrial capability and supports battery systems production, propulsion testing and integrated flight preparation for electric regional aircraft.

17 March

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

17 March

ReleaseRolls-Royce secures €64m to advance UltraFan 30 demonstrator through UNIFIED partnership

17 March

ReleaseG.S. Precision announces acquisitions of Headwater Precision and Lush Heat Treatment to expand strategic platform and enhance vertical integration

17 March

ReleaseVolatus Aerospace receives NRC-IRAP funding to support Condor XL development

17 March

ReleaseSintavia accelerates design of next generation heat exchangers powered by NVIDIA

16 March Technologies developed through the partnership are expected to feed into Saab’s wider product portfolio.

ReleaseU.S. Army contracts Elbit America for rotorcraft Heads Up Displays

16 March

ReleaseOndas completes acquisition of Rotron Aerospace Ltd., expanding long-range propulsion technologies for advanced unmanned systems for defense

16 March

ReleaseAV acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

16 March

Release3M partners with JetZero to reshape aviation

16 March

ReleasePennAero expands capabilities with completion of TriMas Aerospace acquisition

16 March

ReleaseRoboze Launches ARGO 500 HyperSpeed Mission Ready for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

16 March

ReleaseSpirol expands insert portfolio with new heat/ultrasonic Aluminum Threaded Inserts for plastics

16 March

ReleaseLuminary adopts NVIDIA GeoTransolver AI model architecture, unlocking up to 10x greater accuracy in Physics AI

16 March

ReleaseTriMas completes the divestiture of TriMas Aerospace

16 March

ReleaseMerlin and Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV announce closing of business combination

12 March

ReleaseCPI Aerostructures receives orders from Collins Aerospace for RF/EMI shielded enclosures

12 March Mathilde Royer-Germain, head of strategy and sustainability at Airbus Helicopters, Bruno Guimbal, chief executive officer of Hélicoptères Guimbal, and Cédric Goubet, chief executive officer of Safran Helicopter Engines.

Guimbal launches the GrandCabri G5

The five-seat helicopter was revealed at Verticon 2026 and will use Safran’s Arrius 2D engine to bridge the gap between piston trainers and larger turbine aircraft.

12 March Unveiled at Verticon 2025, the R88 is a single-engine utility helicopter designed for individual owners, commercial operators and public service agencies seeking a high-capacity alternative to larger turbine aircraft.

Robinson lines up monitoring and datalink suppliers for R88

The R88 programme has gained predictive maintenance systems, connected aircraft technology and a brushless starter-generator, as the company expands its supplier partnerships.

12 March

ReleaseEaton completes acquisition of leading liquid-cooling solutions provider Boyd Thermal, creating an industry-leading grid-to-chip solution for data centers

12 March

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X large-cabin jet in Bordeaux

The next-generation flagship Falcon has been introduced with an all-composite wing built using Hexcel materials alongside a wider cabin and ultra-long-range performance.

12 March

ReleaseThomas Global Systems celebrates Irvine facility expansion and 70-year anniversary with U.S. and Australian Government leaders

12 March

ReleaseTRIM E950 introduced to improve performance in demanding metalworking applications

12 March

ReleaseAurex announces 65,000 square feet of ready-now manufacturing capacity to accelerate U.S. defense production

12 March The X-76 aircraft is designed to cruise at 400–450 knots while retaining vertical lift and runway independent capability.

Bell advances DARPA SPRINT after X-76 design review

Completion of the critical design review allows Bell to begin building the high-speed demonstrator designed for jet-like cruise.

12 March The S-92A+ introduces a series of upgrades designed to extend performance and durability.

Sikorsky prepares production run of upgraded S-92A+

Assembly of the first upgraded S-92A+ helicopters will begin in New York as Sikorsky prepares for growing government and offshore transport demand.

12 March

ReleaseFAA grants Hermeus Special Airworthiness Certificate for its latest Quarterhorse aircraft

12 March Proud moment: Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS (center), had the honor of cutting the ribbon together with Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge (right) and Guru Biswal, Aerospace CEO, Bharat Forge Ltd. (second from left).

Bharat Forge launches landing gear facility with Liebherr

The Pune facility provides OEM-approved machining capability for landing gear components, strengthening Bharat Forge’s position in global aerospace supply chains.

11 March

ReleaseSwarm Aero announces $35M Series A financing led by Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures

11 March

ReleaseREGENT kicks off 2026 Seaglider test campaign