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Diehl to supply A220 bins and eVTOL components from newly-opened Mexican site
German aerospace firm Diehl Aviation has inaugurated a facility in Mexico which will supply components including eVTOL parts and overhead luggage bins for the Airbus A220.
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ICAO Council outlines measures to counter threats from satellite navigation interference
ICAO has outlined a range of initiatives and technical measures being undertaken to counter the threat of interference to satellite-based navigation for air transport.
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LOT shows off cabin interior plans for A220s and 737 Max fleets
Polish flag-carrier LOT has shown off the interior configuration for its new Airbus A220s, which will begin entering the fleet in 2027.

Babcock to deploy H145 pair on Torres Strait surveillance contract

Babcock Australasia has been awarded an eight-year, A$250 million ($166 million) contract to supply a pair of Airbus Helicopters H145s, plus their crews, to the Australian Border Force for operation in the Torres Strait.

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California fire agency to evaluate autonomous-capable Sikorsky S-70i

The California fire agency has launched a five-year initiative with Sikorsky to explore how autonomous flight technology can enhance firefighting operations and improve safety in challenging conditions.

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New Broome: PHI Aviation puts first AW189 into service in Western Australia

Offshore oil and gas operator PHI Aviation has begun commercial operations with the Leonardo Helicopters AW189 super-medium-twin, the latest type to be introduced to the firm’s fleet.

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Operators rekindle interest in S-92 alongside super-mediums as supply chain issues fade, says lessor Milestone

Offshore helicopter operators appear to be gravitating back towards fleets featuring a mix of heavy and super-medium types as supply chain challenges previously afflicting the Sikorsky S-92 have begun to ease, according to leading lessor Milestone.

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Thales signs largest avionics maintenance deal in India with IndiGo

A LEAP-1B engine at ST Engineering's engine MRO facility in Singapore

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ST Engineering doubles engine MRO capacity in Singapore

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Russian authorities cancel Siberian carrier Angara’s training certificate

Vietjet Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Center design

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Vietjet begins construction for new MRO facility

Thales signs largest avionics maintenance deal in India with IndiGo
ST Engineering doubles engine MRO capacity in Singapore
Russian authorities cancel Siberian carrier Angara’s training certificate
Vietjet begins construction for new MRO facility

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FAA finishes beyond-sight drone operations rule
The US aviation regulator has released a comprehensive proposal for drone operations beyond operators’ visual range, potentially unlocking significant commercial applications.
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Windracers opens new UK factory in move to significantly scale Ultra output
UK-based cargo drone developer Windracers has officially opened its new production facility, having moved into the site earlier this summer.
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Airbus completes first autonomous H145 flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind
The test flight was supporting the airframer’s effort to convert the H145-based UH-72B crewed helicopter into an unmanned, autonomous logistics rotorcraft for the US Marine Corps.

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Remaining VX4 spending ‘guaranteed to be less than $700m’, says bullish Vertical chief Simpson

Vertical Aerospace chief executive Stuart Simpson claims the company will need under $700 million to bring its VX4 electric air taxi to market by 2028, citing its conservative spending plans and strong progress with the ongoing development programme.

FAA urges airlines to discourage passengers from taking bags during evacuations

Federal Aviation Administration issues safety alert warning that passengers retrieving carry-on items during emergency evacuations significantly impedes procedures and increases injury risk.

P&W and PBS partner on next-generation APU development

Pratt & Whitney is to collaborate with Czech Republic-based PBS Group to develop a next-generation auxiliary power unit suitable for smaller military and civil aircraft.

Embraer says Sao Jose dos Campos workers are not on strike

Brazilian manufacturer says E-Jets assembly continues uninterrupted at main production facility after some union members walked off job over rejected salary proposal.

Would-be Lilium buyer still at loggerheads with administrator over bank guarantee

Lilium’s insolvency administrator Pluta says it has still not received the necessary bank guarantee from would-be buyer Ambitious Air Mobility Group, despite the latter’s assertion that the acquisition is moving forward.

Malaysian pacts to fuel Ascendance’s ambitions in Southeast Asia

French hybrid-electric start-up Ascendance has inked agreements with a pair of Malaysian businesses that could lead to its Atea vertical take-off and landing aircraft being built and operated in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest expanding markets.

Thales signs largest avionics maintenance deal in India with IndiGo

Thales has signed an avionics support contract with India’s IndiGo, covering its current and future fleet of Airbus narrowbodies.

Embraer metalworkers strike over wages in Sao Jose dos Campos

Some unionised metalworkers at Embraer’s Sao Jose dos Campos facility have begun strike action after union leaders rejected the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s wage proposal for 2026.

JSX to trial four ATR 42-600s before committing to turboprop orders

Start-up US regional carrier JSX intends early in 2026 to acquire two additional used ATR 42-600 turboprops, supplementing two of the type the Dallas carrier plans to begin flying this year.

Capital A chief Fernandes outlines future pan-Asian eVTOL spin-out on back of VX4 opportunity

AirAsia owner Capital A Group intends to establish a new pan-Asian company that will manage its future fleet of Vertical Aerospace VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, believing the platform too ’high-end’ at present for operation by low-cost carrier AirAsia.

Propulsion start-up Ursa Major wins $35m order for new Draper engine

Colorado-based engine maker Ursa Major has secured a nearly $35 million contract from an undisclosed US defence company for its developmental Draper rocket powerplant, designed for national security applications including hypersonic flight and space vehicles.

Vertical picks Cotswold airport for initial VX4 factory but stops short of full UK commitment

Vertical Aerospace will build early examples of its VX4 electric air taxi at Cotswold airport in southwest England – home to its flight-test centre – establishing a factory on the site capable of assembling 25 or more aircraft annually.

Babcock to deploy H145 pair on Torres Strait surveillance contract

ST Engineering doubles engine MRO capacity in Singapore

ST Engineering has expanded its engine MRO operations in Singapore with the opening of a new facility that will service CFM International’s CFM56 and Leap family engines.

FL Technics to open heavy maintenance facility in Dominican Republic

MRO provider FL Technics is establishing a heavy airframe inspection facility in Punta Cana to address maintenance demands from ageing narrowbody fleets, as airlines extend aircraft service lives amid delivery delays.

DOT launches air taxi pilot programme with eye toward ‘pre-certification’ operations

The US Department of Transportation has established a new programme to support advanced air mobility development, potentially enabling pre-certification operations for electric vertical take-off aircraft and air taxis.

FAA proposes $3.1m fine for Boeing safety violations

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations including those related to the January 2024 in-flight blow out of a 737 Max 9’s mid-cabin door plug.

CAE, WestJet partner on Calgary training centre

Canadian aviation companies CAE and WestJet have formed a long-term partnership to construct a major new training facility in Calgary, housing eight full-flight simulators.

Vaeridion hails capture of Lilium battery facility as key move to ‘derisk’ Microliner schedule

German electric aircraft specialist Vaeridion has hailed the purchase of the former Lilium battery production facility at Oberpfaffen airport, saying the move “significantly derisks” the development timeline of its Microliner nine-seater, keeping it on course for serial production from 2030.

Kalitta Air takes delivery of first pair of 777-300ERSF converted freighters

Kalitta Air has taken delivery of the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, following US and Israeli certification of the modified twinjet.

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