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Sharpening its claws: the Tiger gets ready for future battles
The Tiger Mark III programme is modernising a tried-and-tested combat helicopter, incorporating next-generation avionics and weaponry.
The advent of the software-defined aircraft
Airbus is investing in an R&T-led digital transformation that will turn its aircraft into hyper-connected software platforms.
Airbus and Armenia sign for six H145 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters.
Airbus opens new Digital Campus in Albacete
Airbus Helicopters has officially inaugurated its new Albacete Digital Campus.
Building resilience: how Airbus supports European digital sovereignty and innovation
Discover how Airbus is building resilience, championing innovation, and securing European digital sovereignty to control its technological destiny.
France launches the development of new capabilities for the A400M
Airbus to develop new capabilities for the A400M to equip the French A400M with multi-mission capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconaissance
Airbus’ intelligent digital ecosystem on display at VivaTech 2026
At VivaTech 2026, see how Airbus’ portfolio of digital technologies protects society on the ground, in cyberspace, in the sky and from space.
AI agents: A new paradigm of military decision-making
AI agents are entering the military decision-making process. Find out more about the Airbus framework that brings them together.
Beyond the lone aircraft: The power of teaming for life-saving operations
Airbus is teaming helicopters with drones, creating an integrated aerial fleet to transform search, rescue, and wildfire missions.
Avincis signs contract for up to 15 Airbus H145 helicopters
Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for up to 15 H145 helicopters.

Boeing Media Room

Boeing Lab Tests Mark Major Step Toward Space-Based Quantum Network June 17, 2026
- Boeing’s Q4S mission demonstrates leading entanglement swapping capability within the power, weight and environmental constraints of a compact satellite payload
Statement about B-52 accident at Edwards Air Force Base June 16, 2026
Statement on U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program June 12, 2026
Boeing Expands German MQ-28 Ghost Bat Industry Team June 10, 2026
- Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz join Rheinmetall in Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team
Boeing unveils advanced MQ-28 capabilities, extended combat reach June 10, 2026
- More than 25% percent larger wing expands mission range and boosts stores capacity

Easa

EASA - Nacht der Technik 2026 June 21, 2026
EASA öffnet die Türen ihrer Agentur für Besucher:innen im Rahmen der Nacht der Technik 2026. Im Gebäude der ehemaligen Bahndirektion können Besucher:innen erfahren, wie Flugsicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit auf Europäischer und auf globaler Ebene gewährleistet wird.
EASA-EUROCONTROL Workshop — Satellite Navigation Under Threat: From Safety Risk to Coordinated Responses June 11, 2026
New Certification Platform — Introduction Webinar June 2, 2026
Join us for an introduction to the EASA Certification Platform, the new application within EASA Digital Services that will replace SEPIAC for Initial Airworthiness projects. This online event is designed for all applicants involved in Initial Airworthiness applications, including Type Certificates, Major and Minor Changes, Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), Repairs, and ETSO Authorisations. Participants will […]
Summer Safety 2026 — Go Safe Together! Wildlife Hazard Management May 19, 2026
As part of Go Safe Together – Europe’s Summer Safety Campaign 2026 this webinar will focus specifically on the Wildlife hazards that remain an operational risk during the summer period, particularly as increased wildlife activity coincides with higher traffic levels and changing environmental conditions around aerodromes.
Summer Safety 2026 - Go Safe Together - Safety Promotion May 11, 2026
Join EASA on 1 June 2026 for the launch webinar of Go Safe Together – Europe’s Summer Safety Campaign 2026. This webinar will introduce the campaign, explain the key summer safety themes and provide practical ideas to help your organisation run effective local safety promotion activities during the summer.
EASA 5th Ground Handling Implementation Webinar May 10, 2026
Get ready on time! The EU Ground Handling Safety Regulations are effective since March 2025 and will become applicable as of 27 March 2028.Between 2025 and 2028, EASA organises a series of webinars aimed at helping the European industry to prepare for the implementation of the new safety rules on ground handling.
ICAO/EASA Third Global RSOO / RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety May 7, 2026
The ICAO/EASA Third Global Regional Safety Oversight Organisations' (RSOOs) and Regional Accident and Incident Investigation Organisations' (RAIOs) Forum for Aviation Safety will gather together representatives of RSOOs / RAIOs, Member States, international organisations, industry and ICAO and will allow the participants to have substantive conversations on regional cooperation in aviation safety and accident and incident […]
EUROCONTROL and EASA: Aviation Inclusion Event March 31, 2026
EUROCONTROL and EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, are pleased to announce the inaugural Aviation Inclusion Event on 18 May 2026 at EUROCONTROL’s Brussels Headquarters.
Part-IS Implementation Workshop 2026 March 26, 2026
The Part-IS Workshop 2026 will take place on 7 — 8 October 2026 at the EASA premises.
SAVE THE DATE — Innovative Air Mobility Implementation Forum March 26, 2026
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pleased to announce the second edition of the Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Implementation Forum. Following the strong engagement and fruitful exchanges of the inaugural event, this new edition will once again gather authorities, industry leaders, technical experts, and community representatives to discuss the evolving IAM, UAS and U-space […]

Aero News

Airborne Programming Continues Serving SportAv With 'Airborne-Affordable Flyers'
With The eSPRG Only Weeks Away From Its Start Date, A-AF Will Help To Support Sport Flyers, Worldwide With the all-new and all-digital SportPlane Resource Guide getting ready for publication early next year, the Aero-News Network is pleased to announce yet another addition to the Airborne video news programming roster… Airborne-Affordable Flyers. Dedicated to keeping […]
Classic Aero-TV: Honoring Pioneers: International Women’s Air & Space Museum
From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Museum President Details Exhibits Featuring Women’s Aviation Accomplishments On November 2nd, 1929, 117 American female pilots gathered at Curtiss Field in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York; their goal was simple: to create an organization dedicated to the advancement of aviation. Three years later, Amelia Earhart became the first president of […]
Classic Aero-TV: THE Heavy-Lifting Helo - Kaman's K-Max at Heli-Expo 2017
From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Kaman Revives The K-MAX Helicopter… Kaman has revived the K-MAX helicopter, and delivered the first new production aircraft to a customer in April, 2017. Terry Fogarty, Director of Business Development for K-MAX Helicopter Programs at Kaman, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at HAI in Dallas, TX earlier […]
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.19.26): Circle-To-Land Maneuver
Circle-To-Land Maneuver A maneuver initiated by the pilot to align the aircraft with a runway for landing when a straight-in landing from an instrument approach is not possible or is not desirable. At tower-controlled airports, this maneuver is made only after ATC authorization has been obtained and the pilot has established the required visual reference […]
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.19.26)
“We’re going to introduce this strategic coordination of air traffic at high altitude. When the airplanes are en route, we’ll be deconflicting the projected trajectories from each aircraft, and we’ll be providing [updated] arrival times.” Source: Federal Aviation Administration senior certification advisor and technical pilot Steve Fulton, in comments made as he told the FAA/European […]
NTSB Prelim: Piper J5C-65
Pilot Stated That After Takeoff, When The Airplane Was About 400 Ft, He Noticed The Engine RPM Drop Slightly On June 2, 2026, at 1151 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N331JM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near East Granby, Connecticut. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane […]
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.19.26)
Aero Linx: Glenn H. Curtiss Museum The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, bearing the name of Hammondsport’s favorite son, is located on State Route 54, one half mile south of the village of Hammondsport, New York. Dedicated to the memory of pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss, the museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and […]
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.20.26)
“The VC-25B Bridge aircraft will soon join the active executive airlift fleet alongside the VC-25A and C-32...” Source: One of several statements made as officials posted social media farewells to the heavily modified Boeing 747-200, which has flown as Air Force One since 1990, as the first of three planes being modified for the role […]
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.20.26): Clear Air Turbulence (CAT)
Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) Turbulence encountered in air where no clouds are present. This term is commonly applied to high-level turbulence associated with wind shear. CAT is often encountered in the vicinity of the jet stream.
Airborne 06.17.26: B-52 Test Accident, Jayhawk Rescue, Drone Shooter Busted
Also: 15 Drones Seized By FBI, Jet Linx Safety Summit, F/A-18D Hornet Downed, What’s New At WomenVenture Eight crew members have been lost after a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert on Monday morning. “An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine […]

Aerotime

Syntholene completes demonstration plant powered by geothermal heat to make eSAF June 22, 2026
Syntholene, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) firm based in the United States, announced on June 22, 2026, the… The post Syntholene completes demonstration plant powered by geothermal heat to make eSAF appeared first on AeroTime.
Bastille Day parade 2026: full aircraft and helicopter flypast lineup June 22, 2026
Each year, France’s National Day military parade begins with a large aerial display over Paris, showcasing aircraft from the French Air… The post Bastille Day parade 2026: full aircraft and helicopter flypast lineup appeared first on AeroTime.
Australia and US strengthen air power ties with Test Pilot School exchange June 22, 2026
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has hosted the United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School for… The post Australia and US strengthen air power ties with Test Pilot School exchange appeared first on AeroTime.
AirAsia Group targets full capacity restoration by August as expansion continues June 22, 2026
AirAsia Group is targeting full capacity restoration by August 2026 as the carrier moves ahead with network expansion… The post AirAsia Group targets full capacity restoration by August as expansion continues appeared first on AeroTime.
Clark Airport gears up for growth with second runway and Lufthansa Technik hub June 22, 2026
Clark International Airport (CRK) is preparing for a major expansion, with a second runway now in the detailed… The post Clark Airport gears up for growth with second runway and Lufthansa Technik hub appeared first on AeroTime.
Founder Yon Wui Ng shares TCab’s pragmatic approach to eVTOL development June 22, 2026
The eVTOL industry – or the low-altitude economy, as it is known in China – has been generating… The post Founder Yon Wui Ng shares TCab’s pragmatic approach to eVTOL development appeared first on AeroTime.
MBDA, Fly-R launch UAE loitering munition tied to Rafale offsets June 22, 2026
MBDA and French drone company Fly-R signed a co-development contract at Eurosatory 2026 on June 18 to develop and industrialize… The post MBDA, Fly-R launch UAE loitering munition tied to Rafale offsets appeared first on AeroTime.
Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary’s contract as Group CEO to April 2032 June 22, 2026
Ryanair Holdings has agreed a new contract that will keep Michael O’Leary as Group CEO until April 2032,… The post Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary’s contract as Group CEO to April 2032 appeared first on AeroTime.
RSI Europe, Ukraine’s The Fourth Law to build drones in Lithuania June 21, 2026
Lithuanian drone manufacturer RSI Europe and Ukrainian developer The Fourth Law have signed a memorandum of understanding to… The post RSI Europe, Ukraine’s The Fourth Law to build drones in Lithuania appeared first on AeroTime.
US approves revised $1.5 billion Black Hawk sale to Austria June 21, 2026
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Austria covering 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black… The post US approves revised $1.5 billion Black Hawk sale to Austria appeared first on AeroTime.