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EFW signs Hengqin Winglet for one A330 P2F conversion, work to start mid‑2026

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering joint venture that performs P2F conversions, has signed with Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology to convert one Airbus A330 into a freighter. The conversion—Hengqin Winglet’s first A330P2F—is due to begin mid‑2026 in China.

2026-02-12T02:25:18.068835-08:00

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ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

2026-02-12T03:33:40.669718-08:00

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ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics

2026-02-11T13:44:17.400137-08:00

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Start‑ups push blended‑wing‑body into MOM and cargo markets; Natilus raises $28M, JetZero targets mid‑market

2026-02-11T08:44:20.159126-08:00

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ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests German start‑up ERC System will conduct the first flight of Romeo, an uncrewed vertical‑takeoff‑and‑landing cargo prototype, in 2026 after completing successful hover tests in Munich. The company says it will mature Romeo toward a commercial cargo UAS offering in the coming years.

2026-02-12T03:33:40.669718-08:00

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

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EFW signs Hengqin Winglet for one A330 P2F conversion, work to start mid‑2026 Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering joint venture that performs P2F conversions, has signed with Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology to convert one Airbus A330 into a freighter. The conversion—Hengqin Winglet’s first A330P2F—is due to begin mid‑2026 in China.

2026-02-12T02:25:18.068835-08:00

EFW signs Hengqin Winglet for one A330 P2F conversion, work to start mid‑2026

AINonline

ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics ST Engineering is positioning the DrN‑600 as a maritime and inter‑island logistics platform. The unmanned cargo aircraft is being promoted for ship‑to‑ship transfers, oil‑rig resupply and short island hops, offering a runway‑independent option for coastal and archipelagic routes.

2026-02-11T13:44:17.400137-08:00

ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics

Leeham News

Start‑ups push blended‑wing‑body into MOM and cargo markets; Natilus raises $28M, JetZero targets mid‑market JetZero and a cluster of Pacific Northwest start‑ups are advancing blended‑wing‑body (BWB) aircraft aimed at the Middle‑of‑the‑Market (MOM) segment, while Natilus closed a $28 million Series A to accelerate its KONA unmanned cargo prototype and HORIZON passenger BWB development toward commercialization.

2026-02-11T08:44:20.159126-08:00

Start‑ups push blended‑wing‑body into MOM and cargo markets; Natilus raises $28M, JetZero targets mid‑market

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AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s AirAsia X has established its first hub outside Asia in Bahrain and will resume daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick services via BAH from mid‑2026, deploying high‑density, all‑economy A330‑300s with buy‑on‑board service — prioritising lower fares over long‑haul comfort.

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

Aviacionline

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Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew announce 24‑hour strike on 12 Feb over pensions and job security Pilots and cabin crew at Lufthansa have called a 24‑hour walkout for 12 February over pensions and job security, risking widespread cancellations and cargo disruption across Germany. The coordinated action follows union votes authorising industrial action and threatens thousands of passenger flights and compensation claims.

2026-02-10T10:14:29.403847-08:00

Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew announce 24‑hour strike on 12 Feb over pensions and job security

AeroTime

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Airbus Helicopters opens 2,000 m² Singapore spares hub; CEVA to operate APAC distribution Airbus Helicopters opened a 2,000 m² regional logistics and spares hub in Singapore, stocking roughly $11.9 million (€10M) of inventory to serve 21 Asia‑Pacific markets. CEVA Logistics will operate the centre as Airbus Helicopters' primary APAC parts distribution platform to speed AOG response and deliveries.

2026-02-10T04:33:06.062676-08:00

Airbus Helicopters opens 2,000 m² Singapore spares hub; CEVA to operate APAC distribution

Flying Magazine

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Natilus raises $28M to build and fly KONA blended‑wing unmanned cargo prototype; orderbook tops ~570 ($24B) Natilus closed a $28 million Series A to accelerate development and flight testing of its full‑scale KONA blended‑wing unmanned cargo prototype. The company says its orderbook tops 570 freighters worth about $24 billion with commitments from Flexport, Nolinor and Ameriflight, and it is advancing its HORIZON passenger BWB toward certification.

2026-02-10T04:14:51.605293-08:00

Natilus raises $28M to build and fly KONA blended‑wing unmanned cargo prototype; orderbook tops ~570 ($24B)

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EFW signs Hengqin Winglet for one A330 P2F conversion, work to start mid‑2026

ERC System to fly 'Romeo' uncrewed VTOL cargo prototype in 2026 after Munich hover tests

ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics

Start‑ups push blended‑wing‑body into MOM and cargo markets; Natilus raises $28M, JetZero targets mid‑market

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