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Guimbal unveils Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2 with Safran Arrius 2D; Airbus takes stake

Guimbal has unveiled the Grand Cabri G5, a five‑seat turbine evolution of its two‑seat Cabri G2, powered by a Safran Arrius 2D (450 shp) and presented at Verticon. Airbus and Safran are announced partners on the programme, with Airbus taking a stake in Guimbal.

2026-03-10T13:03:47.741440-07:00

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Avianca to add two A330-900neos as Abra Group plans seven A330-900s across its airlines

2026-03-09T22:20:36.251678-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters, Garuda Technologies sign for up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for dry and wet lease

2026-03-10T09:48:45.020936-07:00

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Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing

2026-03-10T07:23:34.757928-07:00

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Guimbal unveils Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2 with Safran Arrius 2D; Airbus takes stake Guimbal has unveiled the Grand Cabri G5, a five‑seat turbine evolution of its two‑seat Cabri G2, powered by a Safran Arrius 2D (450 shp) and presented at Verticon. Airbus and Safran are announced partners on the programme, with Airbus taking a stake in Guimbal.

2026-03-10T13:03:47.741440-07:00

Guimbal unveils Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2 with Safran Arrius 2D; Airbus takes stake

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Airbus Helicopters, Garuda Technologies sign for up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for dry and wet lease Airbus Helicopters has contracted with Garuda Technologies for delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems. Garuda will offer the tilt‑rotor UAS to customers worldwide via both dry and wet lease arrangements, expanding its leasing portfolio for surveillance and other global missions.

2026-03-10T09:48:45.020936-07:00

Airbus Helicopters, Garuda Technologies sign for up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for dry and wet lease

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Airbus unveils two NATO next‑generation rotorcraft concepts based on X3 and RACER demonstrators Airbus has unveiled two concept designs for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft that draw directly on technologies matured in its X3 and RACER demonstrators. The pair outlines both high‑speed compound and conventional evolution approaches, offering technical options to inform NATO’s NGRC study.

2026-03-10T07:59:12.805472-07:00

Airbus unveils two NATO next‑generation rotorcraft concepts based on X3 and RACER demonstrators

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Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing The 2026 Middle East war remains unresolved, perpetuating uncertainty that threatens regional carriers and raises commercial and delivery risks for Airbus and Boeing. With no end in sight, airlines face operational disruption while OEMs confront programme and market exposure as the situation evolves.

2026-03-10T07:23:34.757928-07:00

Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing

Leeham News

Air India updates operations as Middle East airspace closures and conflict cloud carrier networks and OEM deliveries Air India issued an operational update (10 March 2026) on flights to and from the Middle East as regional airspace closures tied to the US–Israel conflict with Iran force reroutings and suspensions. The disruption is squeezing cargo capacity and adding uncertainty to Airbus/Boeing orders and delivery plans.

2026-03-10T07:23:34.611461-07:00

Air India updates operations as Middle East airspace closures and conflict cloud carrier networks and OEM deliveries

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Airbus moves H175M work to Europe; Ghana receives first H175 Airbus Helicopters has restructured the H175M supply chain by moving aerostructures work from China to Europe and is offering a Canadian final-assembly line, while the Ghana Air Force took delivery of the first of three H175s flown from France to Accra on 5 March 2026 for operational preparation.

2026-03-10T07:13:51.599084-07:00

Airbus moves H175M work to Europe; Ghana receives first H175

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Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger Airbus, Leonardo and Thales’ proposed consolidation of space activities is facing formal pushback from local competitors, exposing friction points that could lengthen regulatory reviews and threaten clearance. The objections heighten political and antitrust scrutiny and increase the likelihood of conditions or blocked approval.

2026-03-10T05:39:07.476815-07:00

Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger

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AMST certifies H145M mission trainer to EASA FTD Level 3 for Airbus Helicopters AMST has become the first company to secure EASA FTD Level 3 qualification for an H145M mission trainer developed for Airbus Helicopters. The approval recognises a high‑fidelity, mission‑ready helicopter simulation system and validates AMST's capability to deliver advanced tactical training solutions.

2026-03-10T04:53:20.421639-07:00

AMST certifies H145M mission trainer to EASA FTD Level 3 for Airbus Helicopters

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Guimbal unveils Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2 with Safran Arrius 2D; Airbus takes stake

Avianca to add two A330-900neos as Abra Group plans seven A330-900s across its airlines

Airbus Helicopters, Garuda Technologies sign for up to 18 Flexrotor UAS for dry and wet lease

Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing

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