Museums   Safran   Hydrogen   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Electra and Safran Helicopter Engines sign life-of-program production agreement for TG600 turbogenerator powering EL9 hybrid-ele

Electra has signed a life-of-program production agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines covering the TG600 turbogenerator. The TG600 is intended to provide power for Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft, locking in supply through the program’s production lifetime.

Also: Flying Magazine
2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00
MRO   AI   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
AINonline • Curt Epstein

Pratt & Whitney Adds AI To Borescope Inspections After Latest Purchase

By AINonline: Claims the new process is more efficient, with less operational disruption.

Also: Aviation Week and mrobusinesstoday.com
2026-07-15T04:17:18.304774-07:00
Europe   FlightSim   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
EASA

EASA modernises flight simulation training devices’ rules to support innovation and future pilot training

By EASA: COLOGNE, July 15 2026 - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a new regulatory framework for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), marking the most significant evolution of flight simulation qualification in Europe in decades.

Also: FlightGlobal
2026-07-15T02:13:43.718574-07:00