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Airbus completes fourth autonomous test flights for MQ-72C/H145C, integrating Shield AI, L3Harris and Parry Labs edge autonomy

Airbus and its US defense team (Airbus U.S. Space & Defense) completed a fourth autonomous flight test of its H145 helicopter, first integrating technologies from Shield AI, L3Harris and Parry Labs into a single aircraft. Airbus also advanced its MQ-72 autonomous cargo helicopter work, including integrated autonomy/edge computing in test flights aimed at US Marine Corps aerial logistics.

2026-04-15T09:53:32.849911-07:00

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ATR names Damien Proust senior VP engineering, replacing Daniel Cuchet as head of design organisation

2026-04-15T05:11:32.927874-07:00

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Airbus shareholders approve Amparo Moraleda as board chair from Oct. 2026; Obermann exits and first-woman leadership milestone

2026-04-14T21:23:58.849288-07:00

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

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Germany trials airborne delivery of Wiesel ‘tankettes’ from A400M transports Germany is expanding its airborne fire-support toolkit by dropping the compact Wiesel “tankette” vehicle from A400M transports. The approach leverages the platform’s agility to rapidly put firepower forward, adding a new way to deliver armored effects behind or near contested areas.

2026-04-15T13:35:24.407150-07:00

Germany trials airborne delivery of Wiesel ‘tankettes’ from A400M transports

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Airbus completes fourth autonomous test flights for MQ-72C/H145C, integrating Shield AI, L3Harris and Parry Labs edge autonomy Airbus and its US defense team (Airbus U.S. Space & Defense) completed a fourth autonomous flight test of its H145 helicopter, first integrating technologies from Shield AI, L3Harris and Parry Labs into a single aircraft. Airbus also advanced its MQ-72 autonomous cargo helicopter work, including integrated autonomy/edge computing in test flights aimed at US Marine Corps aerial logistics.

2026-04-15T09:53:32.849911-07:00

Airbus completes fourth autonomous test flights for MQ-72C/H145C, integrating Shield AI, L3Harris and Parry Labs edge autonomy

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ATR names Damien Proust senior VP engineering, replacing Daniel Cuchet as head of design organisation ATR’s Airbus-Leonardo joint venture is reshuffling its technical leadership: Damien Proust replaces Daniel Cuchet as senior vice-president engineering and head of design organisation, effective 1 May. Proust joins from Airbus, where he was vice-president and head of propulsion airframe, covering research, development, production and in-service support activities for pylons.

2026-04-15T05:11:32.927874-07:00

ATR names Damien Proust senior VP engineering, replacing Daniel Cuchet as head of design organisation

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues Oman’s SalamAir plans to increase capacity by bringing additional Airbus A320s into service while managing ongoing engine-related issues affecting operations. The move is aimed at protecting seat availability and sustaining network capacity despite constraints linked to propulsion system reliability.

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

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Airbus shareholders approve Amparo Moraleda as board chair from Oct. 2026; Obermann exits and first-woman leadership milestone Airbus shareholders have approved resolutions at the 2026 AGM, including a €3.20 dividend, and elected Amparo Moraleda as chair of the Airbus board from 1 October 2026, succeeding René Obermann. Moraleda will be the first woman in the role and the first non-French/non-German chair. Airbus also named Henriette Hallberg Thygesen of Terma to the board, adding defense-and-space expertise during its recovery.

2026-04-14T21:23:58.849288-07:00

Airbus shareholders approve Amparo Moraleda as board chair from Oct. 2026; Obermann exits and first-woman leadership milestone

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Air India taps Panasonic Avionics for IFE MRO across 74 aircraft Air India has selected Panasonic Avionics as its in-flight entertainment (IFE) maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for a total-care support package covering 74 aircraft. The scope includes maintenance and support for Panasonic’s Astrova and X Series systems, plus new installations and retrofit work, with new technical bases planned in Mumbai and New Delhi.

2026-04-14T21:09:14.581788-07:00

Air India taps Panasonic Avionics for IFE MRO across 74 aircraft

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Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft Spirit Airlines is asking to reject seven Airbus A321neo and four Airbus A320neo aircraft, setting up a potential break or renegotiation of delivery/acceptance obligations tied to its A320neo-family fleet. The move signals continued legal leverage as the carrier works through its restructuring timeline.

2026-04-14T07:58:22.111672-07:00

Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft

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China Airlines A350-900 grounded at Melbourne after jetbridge rips forward left-hand door from hinges A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 has been grounded at Melbourne International Airport after a jetbridge damaged the forward left-hand boarding door, partially tearing it from its hinges. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft arrived from Taipei, with passengers and crew already off the aircraft and no injuries reported.

2026-04-14T07:15:10.967786-07:00

China Airlines A350-900 grounded at Melbourne after jetbridge rips forward left-hand door from hinges

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Airbus completes fourth autonomous test flights for MQ-72C/H145C, integrating Shield AI, L3Harris and Parry Labs edge autonomy

ATR names Damien Proust senior VP engineering, replacing Daniel Cuchet as head of design organisation

Airbus shareholders approve Amparo Moraleda as board chair from Oct. 2026; Obermann exits and first-woman leadership milestone

SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

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