British Army’s paratroopers make first Airbus A400M Atlas C Mk1 jump
Paratroopers have made the first low-level parachute descents from the Royal Air Force’s Airbus A400M Atlas C Mk1 as the aircraft develops its tactical capabilities.
French Navy takes delivery of first H160 for SAR missions
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions.
Airbus tests loading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft.
Airbus A400M first test flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
The A400M programme team with the Military Air Systems unit of the Defence and Space division has kicked off its test flight campaign with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) this summer.
First Airbus Eurostar Neo satellite ready for shipment to launch site
The first of Airbus’ next generation geostationary Eurostar Neo satellites is ready to be shipped to Cape Canaveral for launch preparations.
Airbus to provide satellite communications for Armed Forces of Czech Republic and the Netherlands
Airbus has signed contracts with the Ministries of Defence of Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide satellite communications.
Finnish NH90 proves its worth during international military joint exercises
10 Finnish NH90 helicopters took part in the biggest joint helicopter test operation ever to take place in Finland.
GMV wins the contract for the Eurodrone program Ground Flight Control Computer
GMV will provide Airbus with a reliable safety critical computer to command and control the Eurodrone UAS.
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 reaches 10 million engine flying hours
Rolls-Royce announced that the Trent XWB-84, which powers the Airbus A350-900, has now accumulated more than 10 million engine flying hours.
BAAINBw received A321 long range transport aircraft
In a ceremony in Hamburg Lufthansa Technik AG handed over the second A321LR (long range) transport aircraft to the BAAINBw.
Skytrac’s satcom system selected by Airbus for French HIL H160M program
Airbus Helicopters has selected Skytrac’s SDL-700 Satcom system to provide mission-critical capabilities for the Joint Light Helicopter French Armed Forces Program.
NSPA awards multi-year contract to Airbus for the MRTT fleet sustainment
The NSPA has awarded a multi-year contract to Airbus Defence and Space to provide Follow-on Support Services to the MRTT fleet until the end of 2032.