4+ hour, 36+ min ago   (537+ words) When the A350F rolled out of the paintshop last week, sporting shiny new livery, an almost four year journey came to an end. Beginning in October 2022, over 4,000 people submitted design proposals for the aircraft’s livery, with the winners announced at the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (288+ words) Fitted in the nose of the aircraft above the Euroflir 410, the Distributed Aperture System (DAS) multispectral and panoramic sensors will provide the crew with better visibility in poor flying conditions (snow, dust, fog), day or night. This capability will be…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (353+ words) This flight-test aircraft, MSN707, which first flew on the 2nd June is equipped with specialised instrumentation and is now really ‘stretching its legs’ for the first time. Its two-part voyage is technically classified as a ‘development’ flight test (as distinct from a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (359+ words) Farnborough, United Kingdom, 21 July 2026 – Airbus is launching a new flight-test campaign to evaluate the performance of high-span wings for next-generation single-aisle aircraft, marking the next phase of one of its largest research and technology programmes, Wing of Tomorrow. Over the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (144+ words) How the A350 flies farther powered by UK-built wings There are many reasons to love this long-haul aircraft, but to truly understand its impact one must look closely at the maps it redraws, the hands that design and build it, and…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (237+ words) Lagos, Nigeria, 30 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and Kasi Healthcare have signed an agreement for the procurement of up to two Airbus H135 helicopters for emergency medical services. This agreement, which was announced during the 3rd Nigeria Airlift 2026 Forum, marks a significant milestone in…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (739+ words) Step inside the Airbus A350-1000ULR flight test campaign, supporting Qantas’ Project Sunrise. In the spotlight: custom flight test instrumentation. Designing the five tonnes of custom monitoring equipment needed to run the ULR certification campaign began as soon as MSN707 entered production, in…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (81+ words) Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of the H145 family of helicopters, the U145, at ILA Berlin. On Airbus’ static display the U145 mockup already features Quantum Systems’ advanced C-UAS solution. +33 6 18 79 75 69 +49 151 264 509 97 The Airbus U145, an autonomous uncrewed version of the proven H145 helicopter designed…...

3+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (177+ words) With more than 530 aircraft in service and 500,000 flight hours recorded worldwide, the NH90 is firmly established in the military landscape. The focus has now shifted toward preparing for the future, with the launch of several projects designed to keep the aircraft…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (413+ words) Explore the A350F’s composite cargo door: a structural innovation redefining air freight efficiency to meet the future demands of global logistics. Due to its massive proportions, the A350F’s MDCD is a highly complex structural "working door". Engineered using advanced carbon-fibre…...