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Airbus to flight‑test two Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie with European MARS; aims UCCA operational for Germany by 2029

Airbus has accelerated its Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) effort, integrating the European MARS mission system into two Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie demonstrators scheduled to fly this year, and is targeting an operational capability for the German Air Force by 2029.

2026-03-13T04:04:21.056090-07:00

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VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta

2026-03-12T12:38:54.760020-07:00

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airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point'

2026-03-12T10:19:03.139937-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion

2026-03-12T10:38:53.563625-07:00

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Airbus to flight‑test two Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie with European MARS; aims UCCA operational for Germany by 2029 Airbus has accelerated its Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) effort, integrating the European MARS mission system into two Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie demonstrators scheduled to fly this year, and is targeting an operational capability for the German Air Force by 2029.

2026-03-13T04:04:21.056090-07:00

Airbus to flight‑test two Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie with European MARS; aims UCCA operational for Germany by 2029

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VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta VertiCon 2026 in Atlanta drew 12,852 attendees and produced 26 helicopter orders for Airbus, Bell and Leonardo, while exhibitors showcased operational tech — a dedicated indoor drone cage, FlySight's OPENSIGHT mission console with interoperability and AI, and ASU awarding OWL early-adopter recognition.

2026-03-12T12:38:54.760020-07:00

VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta

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Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion Airbus Helicopters and GE Aerospace will continue their joint research into a next‑generation rotorcraft propulsion system designed to deliver significantly lower fuel burn than contemporary turboshaft engines. The collaboration focuses on maturing technologies intended to reduce operational fuel consumption for future rotorcraft platforms.

2026-03-12T10:38:53.563625-07:00

Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion

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airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point' Air Baltic expects its full A220-300 fleet to be operational in 2026 after reaching a 'turning point' on engine maintenance issues in 2025. Management says phased returns will follow as maintenance catch-up completes, restoring short‑haul capacity and schedule resilience across its network.

2026-03-12T10:19:03.139937-07:00

airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point'

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Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation Japan's National Police Agency has placed a follow-on order for three Airbus H135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation programme, bringing the agency's total Airbus-operated fleet to 26 aircraft. The new H135s will bolster national law‑enforcement and public‑service rotary capability.

2026-03-12T07:00:05.285665-07:00

Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation

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STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet Taiwan's STARLUX will lease eight Airbus A321neo aircraft to expand its narrowbody fleet. The move increases the carrier's single-aisle capacity as it grows operations. Details on the lessor, delivery schedule and financial terms were not publicly disclosed.

2026-03-11T21:03:45.560502-07:00

STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet

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Rheinmetall, OHB and Airbus outline $10 billion JV to build Germany's sovereign military LEO satcom constellation Rheinmetall has outlined plans to form a joint venture with OHB, naming Airbus as a production partner, to build a sovereign low-Earth-orbit military communications constellation valued at about $10 billion. The company said it fully expects German government backing to field the system for the Bundeswehr.

2026-03-11T12:38:22.928226-07:00

Rheinmetall, OHB and Airbus outline $10 billion JV to build Germany's sovereign military LEO satcom constellation

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Airbus secures H135/H140/H145 orders and multi‑aircraft framework deals with European HEMS operators at VertiCon Airbus Helicopters said it has won firm light‑twin orders and long‑term framework agreements with four European operators at VertiCon, including ADAC Luftrettung and ÖAMTC Flugrettung, for H135, H140 and H145 types. The packages combine immediate deliveries with multi‑aircraft frameworks covering future replacements and services.

2026-03-11T09:20:48.219920-07:00

Airbus secures H135/H140/H145 orders and multi‑aircraft framework deals with European HEMS operators at VertiCon

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Airbus to flight‑test two Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie with European MARS; aims UCCA operational for Germany by 2029

VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta

airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point'

Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion

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