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Around €40 million will go toward MRO and component repair facilities in Europe.

GE Aerospace invests €110m across Europe to expand production

March 25, 2026
Investment across five countries will scale manufacturing and engine support, with hiring and training strengthening long-term industrial capacity. Full Story
MATRIX integration will extend autonomy capability across UH-60A, UH-60L and UH-60M variants.

Sikorsky advances Black Hawk autonomy with UH-60MX delivery

March 25, 2026
The UH-60MX becomes the U.S. Army’s first Black Hawk equipped with full-authority fly-by-wire controls, enabling seamless operation in both piloted and optionally piloted modes. Full Story
The work centres on integrating AI into existing GlobalEye systems rather than developing standalone tools.

Saab and Cohere align AI capability with GlobalEye growth plans

March 25, 2026
The agreement ties AI development directly to Saab’s GlobalEye campaign in Canada and its wider international roadmap. Full Story

Honeywell ramps up defence output through DoW framework

March 25, 2026
A $500 million investment will increases manufacturing capacity, supporting higher output of defence systems already deployed across U.S. platforms. Full Story

Deutsche Aircraft adopts model-based engineering for D328eco

March 25, 2026
Earlier simulation and shared data are helping to keep development on track while laying the groundwork for efficient production in Leipzig. Full Story
The Vertical Energy Centre has been upgraded with automated manufacturing processes to support certification and production.

Vertical advances Valo testing as battery production line goes live

March 25, 2026
The company strengthened its financial position during 2025, securing more than $175 million in capital to invest towards certification, testing and production. Full Story
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
PPG Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation

Astronics supplies fuel tank access doors for 737 MAX

March 18, 2026
Production will take place at Astronics’ Clackamas, Oregon facility, which supports a range of aircraft systems including passenger service units and environmental controls. Full Story
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

March 18, 2026
Full Story

Joby begins flight testing FAA-conforming aircraft for certification

March 18, 2026
FAA pilots are expected to travel to Joby’s Marina, California facility later this year to conduct Type Inspection Authorization testing. Full Story

Airbus targets 2029 German UCCA capability with Valkyrie

March 18, 2026
The company has prepared two Valkyrie aircraft with a sovereign European mission system for 2026 flights, aiming to deliver operational capability by 2029. Full Story
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