Airbus says it is in talks with potential further buyers for its A400M, as the airlifter’s tactical capabilities continue to advance. Airbus Defence & Space test pilots have conducted a first trial of an A400M tactical transport flying autonomously at...
Daher has been cleared to next year begin assembling the hybrid-electric EcoPulse demonstrator it is developing in partnership with Airbus and Safran after the aircraft passed its preliminary design review. Daher has been cleared to next year begin assembling the...
Latvian carrier Air Baltic will launch five new routes from its Riga base in the summer season, beginning 28 March. Latvian carrier Air Baltic will launch five new routes from its Riga base in the summer season, beginning 28 March. The carrier will begin...
A top US pilot union wants to ensure pilots can get jabbed with the Covid-19 vaccine – and not lose their medical certificates. A top US pilot union wants to ensure pilots can get jabbed with the Covid-19 vaccine –...
Europe’s joint project to produce a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted air system is on track for contract signature early next year, having recently cleared two key milestones. Europe’s joint project to produce a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted air system (MALE...
A slew of patent awards for Bell over recent months – including a biplane tiltrotor, a pusher propeller drivetrain and an anti-torque tail rotor that can be turned through 90° – highlight the range of innovations potentially being considered by...
A Swiss selection of the Eurofighter next year would enable the nation to locally assemble at least three-quarters of a 40-strong fleet, according to Airbus Defence & Space. A Swiss selection of the Eurofighter next year would enable the nation...
A market-ready, zero-emission aircraft by 2035, carbon-neutral scheduled collective transport for journeys under 500km by 2030, and possible quotas on low-carbon fuels are among the goals set by the European Commission in its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. A market-ready, zero-emission aircraft...
European travel operator TUI Group has reported a full-year EBIT loss of €3 billion ($3.6 billion), but is confident that 2021 will be a “transition year” for tourism with pre-pandemic levels expected to return in 2022. European travel operator TUI Group has reported a...
Spanish industry has been formally included within a multinational effort initiated by France and Germany to develop a Future Combat Air System. Spanish industry has been formally included within a multinational effort initiated by France and Germany to develop a...