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Vertical Mag • March, Oliver Johnson

Robinson advances R88 10-seat programme — cabin assembly begins, new suppliers named at Verticon

Robinson Helicopter has begun cabin assembly for its R88 10-seat helicopter and announced several new suppliers at Verticon as the programme advances. The company is targeting a first flight in 2026; the supplier additions mark a shift from development toward production readiness.

2026-03-10T08:08:24.883414-07:00

Leeham News

Middle East war on Iran forces industry-wide disruption: airlines, OEMs and defense production under strain

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

FlightGlobal

Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe, offers Canada line as Ghana receives first H175

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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow

2026-03-10T05:58:07.465607-07:00

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Robinson advances R88 10-seat programme — cabin assembly begins, new suppliers named at Verticon Robinson Helicopter has begun cabin assembly for its R88 10-seat helicopter and announced several new suppliers at Verticon as the programme advances. The company is targeting a first flight in 2026; the supplier additions mark a shift from development toward production readiness.

2026-03-10T08:08:24.883414-07:00

Robinson advances R88 10-seat programme — cabin assembly begins, new suppliers named at Verticon

Leeham News

Middle East war on Iran forces industry-wide disruption: airlines, OEMs and defense production under strain The US–Israel campaign against Iran, launched with nearly 900 strikes in its opening hours, has closed Gulf airspace, pushed jet fuel above $100/barrel and forced airlines to reroute or suspend services. It has also clouded Airbus and Boeing orders/deliveries and accelerated US demands for rapid weapons production and budget supplements.

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

Middle East war on Iran forces industry-wide disruption: airlines, OEMs and defense production under strain

FlightGlobal

Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe, offers Canada line as Ghana receives first H175 Airbus Helicopters has reallocated H175M aerostructure work from China to a European supply chain for the military variant, is proposing a Canadian final-assembly line, and delivered the first of three H175s to the Ghana Air Force, flown from France to Accra on 5 March 2026.

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

Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe, offers Canada line as Ghana receives first H175

Vertical Mag

Essential Turbines triples U.S. MRO capacity with expanded Mesa, Arizona facility Essential Turbines has opened an expanded overhaul facility in Mesa, Arizona, tripling U.S. MRO capacity for Rolls‑Royce M250 and RR300 engines. The upgrade increases domestic repair throughput for light‑turbine platforms and shortens lead times for operators and parts providers in the U.S. market.

2026-03-10T06:08:44.696378-07:00

Essential Turbines triples U.S. MRO capacity with expanded Mesa, Arizona facility

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow British Airways is assisting American Airlines at London Heathrow to mitigate a catering shortage that forced service adjustments. BA is supplying meals and logistical support while AA works through supplier shortfalls, a temporary operational fix intended to maintain passenger service and minimise disruption at the airport.

2026-03-10T05:58:07.465607-07:00

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow

AINonline

Enstrom to restart deliveries and ramp production of 480B and 280FX Enstrom Helicopter is preparing to restart deliveries after a long production pause, targeting a ramp-up of its 480B and 280FX models. The OEM says it will increase manufacturing output to clear backlog and fulfill new orders as it returns to serial handovers.

2026-03-10T04:33:50.670325-07:00

Enstrom to restart deliveries and ramp production of 480B and 280FX

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Archer accuses Joby of hiding China ties and defrauding U.S. in escalating eVTOL lawsuit Archer Aviation filed a counterclaim alleging Joby Aviation defrauded the U.S. government and concealed close Chinese supply‑chain links used to secure an unfair competitive advantage. The filing sharpens a legal battle between two leading eVTOL developers as both move toward commercial service and government programs.

2026-03-09T23:39:14.763056-07:00

Archer accuses Joby of hiding China ties and defrauding U.S. in escalating eVTOL lawsuit

FlightGlobal

U.S. says precision-munitions stocks can sustain Iran campaign — industry warns production shortfall U.S. defence officials contend current stockpiles of precision munitions are sufficient to support sustained operations against Iran. Military leaders and industry executives disagree, warning production capacity lags battlefield demand and risks shortages if high‑tempo strikes persist without a durable ramp in output.

2026-03-09T20:18:38.006053-07:00

U.S. says precision-munitions stocks can sustain Iran campaign — industry warns production shortfall

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Robinson advances R88 10-seat programme — cabin assembly begins, new suppliers named at Verticon

Middle East war on Iran forces industry-wide disruption: airlines, OEMs and defense production under strain

Airbus shifts H175M aerostructures to Europe, offers Canada line as Ghana receives first H175

British Airways steps in to resolve American Airlines' catering shortages at Heathrow

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