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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

Pratt & Whitney executive Deurloo said the company's immediate priority is lifting grounded airline fleets amid a public Airbus–carrier dispute over engine availability. The comment signals a concentrated operational push to return aircraft to service while commercial tensions remain unresolved.

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

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Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

2026-03-31T15:26:11.842011-07:00

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Garmin flight‑tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66 as Europe’s offshore wind helicopter market expands

2026-03-31T17:51:13.692650-07:00

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United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets

2026-03-31T09:41:38.225154-07:00

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Garmin flight‑tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66 as Europe’s offshore wind helicopter market expands Garmin has flight‑tested its GFC 600H autopilot on the Robinson R66, with the system set to become standard equipment on the R66 NxG. The feature also examines Europe’s rapidly growing offshore wind helicopter sector and its implications for rotorcraft demand and operations.

2026-03-31T17:51:13.692650-07:00

Garmin flight‑tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66 as Europe’s offshore wind helicopter market expands

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute Pratt & Whitney executive Deurloo said the company's immediate priority is lifting grounded airline fleets amid a public Airbus–carrier dispute over engine availability. The comment signals a concentrated operational push to return aircraft to service while commercial tensions remain unresolved.

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

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Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace Now in its second month, the US–Iran war has already hit airline revenues and operations through airspace closures, cancellations and reroutes, but commercial aerospace manufacturing and OEM production show only limited disruption so far. The sector remains vulnerable if the conflict widens or supply chains are affected.

2026-03-31T15:26:11.842011-07:00

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

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Guyana’s BK Aviation to add two HAL Dornier 228s after IAF C-17 airlift Guyana’s BK Aviation will add two HAL Dornier 228 turboprops to its fleet after an Indian Air Force C-17 airlift delivered a Dornier 228 to Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The move expands regional capacity for short-field operations and underscores growing India–Guyana aviation cooperation.

2026-03-31T12:25:58.419475-07:00

Guyana’s BK Aviation to add two HAL Dornier 228s after IAF C-17 airlift

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Schweizer RSG put up for sale; Starman Bros Auctions seeking written offers for entire company Schweizer RSG, the historic helicopter manufacturer, has been placed on the market with Starman Bros Auctions accepting written offers for the entire company. The auction process is soliciting bids for Schweizer’s business, assets and intellectual property from potential buyers.

2026-03-31T11:46:12.956513-07:00

Schweizer RSG put up for sale; Starman Bros Auctions seeking written offers for entire company

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Canada to join Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as observer Canada is set to join the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, granting Ottawa access to advanced fighter technology, programme data and potential industrial ties without full commitment. The move comes amid Ottawa’s ongoing review of its F‑35 procurement and mixed‑fleet options.

2026-03-31T10:31:33.785205-07:00

Canada to join Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as observer

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United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets United Airlines has placed a firm order for 15 Boom Overture supersonic jets and options for 35 more from Denver-based Boom Technology. The deal is a clear carrier commitment to ultra-fast commercial aircraft and adds a new dimension to United's long-term fleet strategy.

2026-03-31T09:41:38.225154-07:00

United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets

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Germany completes acceptance of CAE Prodigy image generator for CH‑53GS full‑motion simulators In late 2025 the German Armed Forces completed customer acceptance and qualification of CAE's Prodigy image generator as part of upgrades to their CH‑53GS full‑motion helicopter simulators. The qualification finalises the Prodigy visual‑system delivery that updates the simulators' image generation and display capabilities.

2026-03-31T08:55:39.899349-07:00

Germany completes acceptance of CAE Prodigy image generator for CH‑53GS full‑motion simulators

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

Garmin flight‑tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66 as Europe’s offshore wind helicopter market expands

United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets

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