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Avolon placed firm orders for 35 Airbus A330-900s, 75 A320neo-family aircraft and 140 Boeing 737 MAXs, expanding its portfolio across both manufacturers. The Airbus order also includes 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines for the A330neo aircraft; Avolon said the aircraft will address long-term fleet needs among its airline customers.
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Avolon placed firm orders for 35 Airbus A330-900s, 75 A320neo-family aircraft and 140 Boeing 737 MAXs, expanding its portfolio across both manufacturers. The Airbus order also includes 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines for the A330neo aircraft; Avolon said the aircraft will address long-term fleet needs among its airline customers.
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Airbus Helicopters is developing a Full Icing Protection System for its H175 super-medium helicopter, adding capability for operations in icing conditions. French supplier Latécoère will provide additional cockpit control panels for the new configuration; the articles do not specify a development or entry-into-service timeline.
Airbus Helicopters chief executive Matthieu Louvot supports revised outline performance requirements for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability, including a speed increase. He says Airbus has identified the right aircraft architecture for the future military rotorcraft, signaling the company’s confidence in its approach as the alliance defines the program’s requirements.
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies will offer technician training for the Airbus H135, expanding access to aerospace skills development for Indigenous Canadians. The announcement links aircraft-specific technical training with workforce development in Saskatchewan; the available report does not provide details on course size, timing or industry partners.
The Airbus Helicopters chief executive says the company would be open to partnering with Leonardo on NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability program. The statement signals potential cooperation between two major European helicopter manufacturers, but does not confirm a partnership or define its scope.
Vietjet Air has broadened its partnership with Collins Aerospace to support operations of its Airbus A320neo family fleet. The announcement signals an expanded supplier relationship, though the available report does not specify the services or equipment involved, contract value or duration.
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