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June 24, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft Wraps Up a Landmark Week at Paris Air Show 2025Deutsche Aircraft has concluded a highly successful week at the Paris Air Show 2025, announcing a series of strategic milestones and partnerships that underscore its commitment to innovation, sustainability and European aerospace leadership.
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June 23, 2025
AFI KLM E&M Takes Major Step Toward Sustainable MRO with SAF Adoption for Engine TestingAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is proud to announce the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to power 10 per cent of total engine test operations conducted annually at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) facilities.
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June 20, 2025
Bombardier Defense Receives Firm Order for Two Global 6500 Aircraft from SaabBombardier Defense is proud to announce that longtime partner Saab has placed a firm order for two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft.
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June 19, 2025
Paris Air Show 2025: MTU Aero Engines secures record orders worth $1.75 billionThe 2025 Paris Air Show has brought MTU Aero Engines AG record orders: engine orders worth around US$1.75 billion were placed at the aerospace industry event.
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June 19, 2025
Embraer celebrates A-29 Super Tucano 600,000 flight hoursEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, celebrates today during the Paris Air Show another significant milestone in the history of the A-29 Super Tucano, selected by 22 air forces worldwide.
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June 19, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft Selects Aernnova as Empennage Supplier, Completing the Primary Structure Lineup for the D328eco® ProgrammeDeutsche Aircraft has announced the onboarding of Aernnova as the supplier for the empennage of the D328eco regional aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
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June 19, 2025
Textron Aviation Defense and Thai Aviation Industries sign agreement to support Royal Thai Air ForceDuring the Paris Air Show, Textron Aviation Defense LLC., a Textron Inc. company, and Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work together on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
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June 19, 2025
Bombardier Begins Landmark Deliveries of Three Challenger 3500 Aircraft to Aloula AviationBombardier is proud to announce the commencement of deliveries of three state-of-the-art Challenger 3500 aircraft to airline company Aloula Aviation based in Saudi Arabia.
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June 18, 2025
Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) deploys new full-flight simulator in Madrid for E2 customersDevice is the first for ECTS E2 customers in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region
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June 18, 2025
Embraer and Virgin Australia sign Components Pool Program AgreementEmbraer and Virgin Australia have signed a multi-year contract for Embraer's Component Pool Program.
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June 18, 2025
Amelia Signs Extensive Services Agreement with Embraer after joining E-Jets familyEmbraer and Amelia, an airline operated by the France based Regourd Aviation Group, has signed an extensive services agreement, including the Pool Program for the E-Jets family and support for the ERJ and E-Jets aircraft in the airline's fleet.
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June 18, 2025
Air Montenegro add third E195 jet to its fleet and sign Components Pool Program Agreement with EmbraerAir Montenegro has added a third E195 jet to its fleet and signed a multi-year contract for the Pool Program with Embraer, covering both the new jet and the two E195s already integrating the European airline's fleet.
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June 18, 2025
Embraer and Hunnu Air sign Components Pool Program AgreementEmbraer has signed a multi-year contract with Hunnu Air for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the Mongolian airline will receive support for a wide range of repairable components for its two E195-E2s joining its fleet.
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June 18, 2025
JSX to Begin ATR Operations in the U.S.ATR, the world's leading manufacturer of regional aircraft is proud to announce that JSX intends to begin ATR operations in late 2025.
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June 18, 2025
Bridges Air Cargo to be First Operator of Embraer's E-FreighterEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today with lessor, Regional One, that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of the new passenger-to-freight (P2F), E-Freighter E190F conversion.
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June 18, 2025
Regional One Expands E-Freighter Partnership with EmbraerEmbraer has expanded its partnership with Regional One, Inc. with the addition of two passenger-to-freight (P2F) conversions, doubling its existing order of two.
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June 18, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada Advance Regional Turboprop Innovation at Paris Air ShowDeutsche Aircraft, in collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada today provided an update on the 40-seat D328eco® regional turboprop at the Paris Air Show 2025.
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June 18, 2025
Lithuania has chosen Embraer's C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft to strengthen its military readinessThe Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has announced that the Embraer C-390 Millennium has been chosen as country's next-generation military transport aircraft.
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June 18, 2025
India Joins the Elite Club of Countries Producing Business JetsDassault Aviation partners with Reliance infrastructure subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure to manufacture Falcon 2000 business jets in India
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June 18, 2025
Air Tahiti Opts for ATR HighLine All-Business Class CabinPreviously ordered ATR 72-600 to feature premium configuration for exclusive passenger experience
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June 18, 2025
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and SalamAir Sign New LEAP-1A Engine Support AgreementAt the prestigious Paris Air Show 2025, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) proudly announced a new partnership with SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, marking another major step in its global LEAP-1A engine support program.
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June 18, 2025
Avio Aero partners with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to power Europe's next generation of military helicoptersEngine experts Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have joined forces to strengthen European sovereignty.
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June 18, 2025
Airlink selects the Embraer E195-E2; plans to lease from AzorraAirlink, Southern Africa's leading full-service airline, plans to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm.
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June 18, 2025
SkyWest Places Firm Order for 60 Embraer AircraftEmbraer has received a firm order from SkyWest, Inc. for 60 aircraft with purchase rights on 50 additional aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2027.
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June 18, 2025
Eve Air Mobility and Future Flight Global Sign Letter of Intent for up to 54 eVTOLs Serving Brazil and the United StatesEve Air Mobility (“Eve”) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Future Flight Global, a pioneer in electric aircraft for up to 54 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, targeting the Brazil and United States markets.
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June 17, 2025
MTU Aero Engines raises guidance for 2025 and provides outlook for 2030MTU Aero Engines AG has raised its guidance for fiscal 2025 and provided an initial outlook for 2030. Revenue in fiscal 2025 is expected to be between €8.6 and €8.8 billion.
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June 17, 2025
AFI KLM E&M and AerCap enter into exclusive negotiations to form a LEAP Joint VentureAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) have announced today during Le Bourget, Paris Airshow 2025
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June 17, 2025
ZeroAvia and Loganair Sign Agreement on Zero-Emission FlightsLeading zero-emission aircraft engine innovator to work with UK's leading regional airline on bringing zero-emission flight to passengers
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June 17, 2025
AFI KLM E&M and Air Austral Sign Expanded Engine Support Contract for 777 FleetAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Austral recently signed an agreement to provide engine support for the airline's fleet of three Boeing 777 aircraft. The terms of the contract include spare engine availability and repair.
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June 17, 2025
Netherlands advances C-390 capabilities with innovative aeromedical system including options for allied nationsEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and the State of the Netherlands have signed a landmark contract today to deliver a cutting-edge Aeromedical Evacuation System for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 Millennium fleet.
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June 17, 2025
RSR Aviation (India) and Alpha Aircraft Systems (USA) Sign Strategic Agreement at Paris Airshow to Establish APU MRO Facility in IndiaIn a landmark event at the ongoing Salon Du Bourget – Paris Air Show, RSR Aviation Services Pvt Ltd of India and Alpha Aircraft Systems of the USA today, June 17, have entered into an agreement to get into the MRO sector...
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June 17, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft Unveils Strategic Leadership Evolution at Paris Airshow 2025Deutsche Aircraft announces the next step in its strategic evolution. Nico Neumann, currently co-CEO, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Deutsche Aircraft and Deutsche Aircraft Leipzig, with effect from July 1st, 2025, marking a natural progression in the company's leadership journey.
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June 17, 2025
ZeroAvia Awarded UK Government Grant for Development and Flight Test of Liquid Hydrogen Fuel SystemLH-SIFT project supported by the Aerospace Technology Institute, Department for Business and Trade and Innovate UK
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June 16, 2025
CAE forecasts 1.5 million civil aviation professionals needed over next 10 yearsAn estimated 1.5 million civil aviation professionals will be needed worldwide by 2034, according to CAE's biennial Aviation Talent Forecast, released today at the Paris International Air Show.
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June 16, 2025
AFI KLM E&M and Rolls-Royce induct the first Trent XWB-84 for Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance's (AFI KLM E&M) and Rolls-Royce today announces the first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre, at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, has been inducted.
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June 16, 2025
Portugal announces decision to acquire sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and inclusion of ten new purchase optionsEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today during the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show that the Portuguese State has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft.
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June 16, 2025
Gulfstream G700 Sets Multiple City-Pair Records En Route to Paris Air ShowUltralong-Range Aircraft Connects Teterboro to San Francisco, San Francisco to Paris Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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June 16, 2025
RTX's Pratt & Whitney and Cebu Pacific sign long-term engine maintenance dealGTF maintenance agreement supports airline's long-term fleet plans
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June 16, 2025
Frontier Airlines selects RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraftFollow on order will bring the airline's total commitment to 235 GTF-powered aircraft, including already delivered aircraft
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June 16, 2025
New multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstrator unveiled at Paris Air ShowTextron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced its new multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstration aircraft will be making its show and European debut at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
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June 16, 2025
The Flying Fuel Cell from MTU Aero Engines takesImportant milestones: the design has been finalized and stack production has started
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June 16, 2025
A Design Milestone for the EU Technology Project HEROPSPreliminary design completed: The Clean Aviation technology project HEROPS (Hydrogen-Electric Zero Emission Propulsion System) has reached a significant milestone:
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June 16, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft Unveils New Garmin G5000® PRIME Flight Deck for the D328eco® at Paris Air ShowAt the Paris Air Show 2025, Deutsche Aircraft unveiled the New Garmin G5000® PRIME Flight Deck for the D28eco at Paris Air Show: the integration of Garmin's G5000 PRIME integrated flight deck into the next-generation 40-seater D328eco regional turboprop.
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June 16, 2025
RTX's Pratt & Whitney announces GTF Hot Section PlusEngine upgrade option derived from GTF Advantage technology will nearly double time on wing
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June 16, 2025
Bombardier's Record-Setting Global 7500 Aircraft Earns New Speed Record Between Montréal and ParisBombardier is proud to announce that its flagship aircraft, the Global 7500, has set a new speed record on a mission departing from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, and landing at Paris-Le Bourget Airport.
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June 15, 2025
Eve Air Mobility Twenty-Year Market Outlook Highlights Growth of Urban Air Mobility GloballyOutlook highlights a $280 billion passenger revenue and 30,000 aircraft opportunities driven by urban population growth, traffic concerns, and a commitment to sustainability
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June 15, 2025
Eve Air Mobility and Revo Accelerate Urban Air Mobility with $250M ContractA fleet of up to 50 aircraft and aftermarket services is poised to revolutionize urban transport across Revo's key markets
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June 11, 2025
Eve Air Mobility Showcases Aircraft Design Evolution, Testing Progress, and Integrated Services Solutions at the Paris Air Show 2025The company is tracking key milestones and advancing the industry ecosystem with a comprehensive eVTOL services portfolio.
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June 10, 2025
Embraer bringing a strong presence to the Paris Air Show supported by sales momentum and positive resultsEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, once again keeps its strong presence at the Paris Air Show showcasing its cutting-edge portfolio for commercial aviation, defense, services & support and Urban Air Mobility market driven by a strong sales momentum in all business.
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June 9, 2025
Boeing to Focus on Customers, Innovation and Partnership at Paris Air Show 2025Boeing will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
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June 6, 2025
Embraer promotes safety initiatives in agricultural aviation and reinforces its presence at the Bahia Farm ShowEmbraer will exhibit the Ipanema 203, the top-selling cropduster in the Brazilian agricultural aviation market, during the 19th edition of the Bahia Farm Show, taking place between June 9 and 14 in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA).
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June 6, 2025
ATR to Highlight Market Momentum at the 2025 Paris AirshowATR, the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, will be present at the 55th International Paris Airshow, taking place from June 16 to June 22, at Chalet #A240-242.
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June 2, 2025
A passion for engines: MTU presents top-class technologiesUnder the motto “Passion for Engines,” MTU Aero Engines is showing off what it does best at the 55th Paris Air Show (June 16 – 22): creating innovative commercial and military propulsion technologies for today and tomorrow as well as tailor-made maintenance solutions.
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May 29, 2025
Bombardier to Showcase its Top Performing Global 7500 and Challenger 3500 Business Jets at the Catarina Aviation Show in BrazilBombardier today announced that its record-setting Global 7500 and best-selling Challenger 3500 aircraft will be on display at the Catarina Aviation Show on June 5-7 in São Paulo, Brazil, revealing their uncompromising attributes for clients in the region.
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May 23, 2025
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates a curtain raiser event for ‘Wings India 2026’Country third-largest domestic aviation market and poised to become the third-largest overall air passenger market soon: Ram Mohan Naidu
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May 21, 2025
Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited announces order for two more AW169 VIP helicopters in India at EBACE 2025Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited (UVA), Leonardo's authorized distributor for the Indian civil helicopter market, signed a contract for two AW169 light-intermediate twin-engine helicopters.
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May 15, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft to showcase revolutionary D328eco® at Paris Air Show 2025Deutsche Aircraft is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 International Paris Air Show, taking place from 16-19 June.
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May 15, 2025
Embraer to showcase multi-mission medium transport KC-390 Millennium at LIMA 2025Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, will display its KC-390 Millennium, the most advanced multi-mission tactical airlift in its class, at the 17th edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) from 20 to 24 May 2025.
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March 25, 2025
Embraer will showcase portfolio of innovative solutions at LAAD Defence & Security 2025Embraer Defense & Security portfolio includes high performance, multi-role aircraft as well as comprehensive solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber
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March 19, 2025
Embraer returns to the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025Embraer marks its presence in Australia at the Avalon Airshow from 25 to 30 March 2025, reflecting Embraer's relevance and long-standing presence in the market with E-Jets and Embraer's portfolio of business jets.
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February 13, 2025
RTX's Collins Aerospace signs MRO agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for LCA Fighter JetCollins Aerospace, an RTX business, has signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at HAL Accessories complex in Lucknow.
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February 12, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of Zimbabwe, Yemen, Ethiopia, Gambia & Gabon on Day 3 of Aero India 2025On the margins of Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister of Defence, Zimbabwe Mrs Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri; Minister of Defense, Yemen Lt General Mohsen Mohammed Hussein Al Daeri; Minister of Defense, Ethiopia Mrs Aisha Mohammed (Eng.); Minister of Defence, Gambia Sering Modou Njie and Minister of National Defence, Gabon Brigitte Onkanowa in Bengaluru on February 12, 2025.
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February 12, 2025
Minister of State for Defence addresses Indian Navy Seminar at Aero India 2025“India is strategically poised to play pivotal role due to geostrategic position in the Indian Ocean; Indigenous capability essential for peaceful coexistence & security in the region”
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February 12, 2025
Godrej Enterprises Group secures strategic MOUs at Aero IndiaSet to Drive Key National Programs with Advanced Capabilities; Inks MoU with ADA for Cutting-Edge Flight Control Actuators
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February 12, 2025
Make in India: BEL delivers 7,000th transmit/receive module to Thales for Rafale RBE2 RadarIn line with the Make in India policy, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has manufactured the 7,000th T/R (transmit/receive) module for the RBE2 radar on-board the Dassault Aviation Rafale, and delivered it to Thales.
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