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Airbus Helicopters' Grand Prairie hub cuts rotorcraft MRO turntimes with smart automation and new test bench

Airbus Helicopters' Grand Prairie MRO hub has integrated smart technology, automation and a new test bench to reduce helicopter maintenance turnaround times and boost capacity. The upgrades target growing global demand for rotorcraft sustainment and aim to speed component diagnostics and shop flow.

2026-01-14T09:36:31.571360-08:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Horizon targets year‑end completion of full‑scale Cavorite X7 prototype, plans ground tests in early 2027

By FlightGlobal: Canada's Horizon Aircraft is confident that assembly of the first full-scale prototype of its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft will be completed by the end of the year, leading to ground testing in early 2027.

2026-01-14T08:55:26.759661-08:00
ReutersJulia Payne

Ryanair to cut ~10% of Brussels Charleroi flights as €3 passenger tax takes effect in April

By Reuters: Ryanair plans to operate around 10% fewer flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport due to a new 3-euro ($3.50) passenger tax taking effect from April, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T06:06:32.114481-08:00