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Embraer Institute celebrates 25 years of the transformative power of education

Source: Embraer The Embraer Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. A commemorative event held in Brazil brought together around 300 people from different generations, including current and former students of Embraer High Schools, educators, partners, and volunteers. The transformative power of education was the central theme of the program. “The mission of changing the reality of low-income young people through programs of excellence has been at the heart of the Embraer Institute since its founding. This educational work generates solid and lasting results, preparing new generations to face their challenges with greater confidence and more opportunities. It is a concrete contribution to building a fairer and more inclusive society, an effort that continues to mobilize and inspire us,” [...]

2026-03-31T20:37:38+03:00April 1st, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Successful first demo flight: Airbus’ uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile

Source: Airbus The Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone successfully completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany. In a realistic mission scenario, it autonomously searched, detected and classified a medium-sized one-way attack (kamikaze) drone. After successful identification, the Bird of Prey interceptor engaged the target with a Mark I air-to-air missile developed by defence tech start-up partner Frankenburg Technologies. “Against the current geopolitical and military backdrop, defending against kamikaze drones is a tactical priority that urgently needs to be tackled,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO Airbus Defence and Space. “With our Bird of Prey and Frankenburg’s affordable Mark I missiles, we are providing armed forces with an effective, cost-efficient interceptor, filling a crucial capability gap [...]

2026-03-30T18:32:33+03:00March 31st, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus brings digital technology to firefighting

Source: Airbus   Airbus has just successfully completed a unique first-of-its-kind trial in forest firefighting. By linking aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground personnel via communication and data processing systems, Airbus has demonstrated the ability to carry out highly accurate water drops and significantly reduce the time between fire detection and extinguishment. The trial mobilised significant resources, including the  Airbus H130 FlightLab helicopter, two aircraft, an ATR 72 test aircraft and a Cirrus SR20 light aircraft, four drones including an Airbus Aliaca, and three lorries from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of Le Gard (SDIS 30) to collect and process data. To interconnect the entire system, Airbus deployed a local private mobile network bubble in the area, connected to Agnet, [...]

2026-03-26T13:33:01+02:00March 27th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer celebrates 25 years of its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program

Source: Embraer Photo: Embraer DAM Professional Master’s degree in partnership with ITA is one of Brazil’s longest-running corporate models for intellectual and technological development This month, Embraer is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, which has become one of the main gateways for engineers seeking to work at the company. The professional Master’s degree is offered in partnership with the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) in Brazil. Over this period, 1,800 newly graduated professionals from various engineering disciplines have completed the accelerated learning initiative designed for careers in aeronautical technologies. Another 90 participants are currently enrolled in the program, in line with Embraer’s objective of ensuring a greater availability of highly qualified professionals aligned [...]

2026-03-24T13:50:31+02:00March 24th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK

Source: Airbus Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement with the Cobham Ultra group, a portfolio company of Advent, for the acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd. This strategic move reinforces Airbus’ position as a trusted, sovereign partner for the UK and a key supplier to its allies, while strengthening its presence in the European cybersecurity landscape. The acquisition allows Airbus to enhance its end-to-end cyber portfolio, complementing the existing UK sovereign capabilities of its cyber business based in Newport, Wales. With more than 200 employees in Ultra Cyber Ltd, primarily based in its state-of-the-art cyber centre of excellence in Maidenhead, Airbus is reinforcing its commitment to the UK as a core home nation of Airbus and its active role in [...]

2026-03-23T15:06:52+02:00March 24th, 2026|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Atlas Air Worldwide becomes Airbus’ largest A350F freighter customer with an order for 20 aircraft 

Source: Airbus   Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), a global leader in airfreight logistics based in the United States in New York, has placed a landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters. The order is the largest ever placed for the latest generation fuel efficient A350F and makes Atlas the biggest customer of the type. The A350F aircraft will be deployed for growth. As a leading outsourced aviation logistics company, Atlas is uniquely positioned to bring the A350F’s next-generation performance to global operators across a wide variety of business models and markets. “We are proud to become the largest customer for the Airbus A350F, securing early delivery positions for this next-generation widebody freighter platform,” said Michael Steen, Chief [...]

2026-03-17T19:05:32+02:00March 17th, 2026|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Flytec takes delivery of one De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 to expand operations in Argentina

Source: De Havilland Canada   De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) is pleased to announce that Flytec, a regional airline based in Argentina, has taken delivery of a DHC refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft. The aircraft will support mining operations in Argentina. Known for its speed, fuel efficiency, and exceptional performance in high-altitude and short-field environments, the Dash 8-400 is uniquely suited to support air access in Argentina’s diverse terrain — from mountainous areas to remote rural destinations. “We are excited to welcome Flytec as the newest operator of the Dash 8-400,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at De Havilland Canada. “This aircraft is ideal for Flytec’s mission of supporting operations in Argentina, offering [...]

2026-03-12T13:50:58+02:00March 13th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus publishes agenda for 2026 Annual General Meeting 

Source: Airbus Airbus SE has published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place on 14 April 2026 in Amsterdam. Proposed resolutions include the appointment of Henriette Hallberg Thygesen as a Non-Executive Member of the Board for a three year term, replacing Prof Dr Feiyu Xu whose mandate expires at the close of the AGM. Ms Hallberg Thygesen has been Chief Executive Officer of Danish defence and aerospace company Terma A/S since 2024 and previously held various senior executive positions at A.P. Møller – Maersk A/S. Also on the voting agenda is the appointment of Oliver Zipse as a Non-Executive Member, for a term of one year, replacing Victor Chu who will resign on the date of the [...]

2026-03-04T12:14:15+02:00March 4th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results

Source: Airbus 793 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billion EBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61 Free cash flow before customer financing € 4.6 billion 2025 guidance achieved Dividend proposal: € 3.20 per share 2026 guidance issued Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2025 financial results and provided guidance for 2026. “2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very strong demand for our products and services across all businesses, a record financial performance, and strategic milestones. We successfully navigated a complex and dynamic operating environment to deliver on our updated guidance,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “Global demand for commercial aircraft underpins our ongoing production ramp-up, which we are managing [...]

2026-02-23T08:28:27+02:00February 23rd, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ATR Reports Strong 2025 Demand, Prepares 2026 Ramp-up

Source: ATR Solid order intake of 60 aircraft; net orders at 50   Deliveries lower than guidance; strong investments in industrial processes to prepare for 2026 ramp-up  Revenues stable at $1.2bn; record year for customer services at $538m  19 new operators; dynamic leasing environment; robust second-hand market  Major breakthroughs in North America, with JSX in the United States launching public charter operations with ATR 42-600s, and the certification and delivery of the first ATR -600 in Canada with Rise Air.   ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced its 2025 full-year results, marked by strong commercial performance, stable revenues, and continued investment in its industrial system to support its long-term growth trajectory.  ATR reported a gross order intake of 60 aircraft in 2025, from nine customers across nine countries, including double-digit commitments from Air Algérie and UNI Air – 16 and [...]

2026-02-19T07:02:11+02:00February 20th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|