Thales to supply H145M helicopter simulators for the Bundeswehr
Thales has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to support the Bundeswehr with 8 Full Flight Simulators (FFS), Reality H, to train H145M helicopter pilots.
Swiss Air Force: PW206B2 engines surpass 200,000 flight hours
Swiss Air Force for achieved 200,000 flight hours on its fleet of 45 PW206B2 engines, powering 19 Airbus H135 helicopters.
OCCAR: final Airbus A400M transport aicraft delivered to Belgium
The A400M is the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available, combining 21st century state-of-the-art technologies to fulfil the current and upcoming armed forces’ needs.
Airbus coordinates four European Defence Fund R&D projects
Airbus will coordinate four defence R&D projects following the successful signature of the grant agreement between the European Commission and the consortia.
Czech Air Force conducts first Gripen air-to-fir refueling exercise
Czech Air Force pilots from Čáslav Air Base successfully completed their first air-to-air refueling exercise with a JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet and an Airbus A330 MRTT tanker.
Survey Copter to supply 30 Aliaca electric mini-UAS to French Navy
Based in the Drôme region of France, Survey Copter has been an expert in light tactical UAS since 1996.
French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024.
Airbus Helicopters delivers solid sales performance in 2023
In 2023, Airbus Helicopters logged 410 gross orders (net: 393), highlighting a steady market recovery with a strong performance this year for the light twin and medium twin helicopters.
Airbus Helicopters to expand unmanned aerial system portfolio with acquisition of Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor.
Starlab Space LLC: Voyager Space and Airbus form transatlantic joint venture
Voyager Space and Airbus, global leaders in space exploration, today announced they have completed the transaction to create Starlab Space LLC.
Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations
“The aircraft will be fully designed and manufactured in Spain, fostering the national industrial defence footprint and sovereignty” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space.
Airbus develops innovative Live Health Monitoring System for drones and fighter jets
Airbus Defence and Space has made a significant leap in aviation technology with the development of a new system that monitors the condition of drones and fighter jets.