Brazilian aerospace giant announces $3.5b investment plan
Embraer has unveiled plans to invest US$3.5 billion by 2030 as part of Brazil’s national industry development program. The aerospace manufacturer announced the investment during a ceremony for Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil initiative in Brasília, attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The funding will support increased aircraft production, international market
Aircraft operators have slashed exterior cleaning times by up to 80 percent through the adoption of automated washing robots, according to industry experts. The robotic systems can reduce cleaning time for wide-body aircraft like the Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 from six hours to two hours. For narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737, ground
Airbus Defence and Space has secured a new contract to study France’s future maritime patrol aircraft, marking a significant step toward replacing the nation’s ageing Atlantique 2 fleet. The French Defence Procurement Agency awarded the 24-month risk-assessment contract to Airbus and its partner Thales, building on an earlier architecture study launched in 2022. The study
Embraer marks 10 years since first flight of KC-390 Millennium
Embraer is celebrating a decade since the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium, its multi-mission tactical transport aircraft. The aircraft took off for its maiden flight on 3 February 2015 from Gavião Peixoto, completing a 1-hour and 25-minute test flight to assess its flight characteristics and performance. Since then, the KC-390 Millennium has established itself
Munich Airport strengthens role as key hub for Asian travel
Munich Airport recorded a 38.7 per cent increase in long-haul passenger traffic to Central, South, and East Asia in 2024, with 2.6 million travellers flying from or via the airport to destinations in the region. Bangkok was the most popular destination, followed by Singapore and Beijing. Over the northern summer, the airport had 105 weekly
Embraer launches free technology training program for women and people with disabilities
Embraer has opened registrations for its Social Tech Careers program, a free technology training initiative aimed at women and people with disabilities. The program, offered in partnership with edtech SoulCode, will train 70 participants in data analysis, low-code development, and beginner-friendly programming techniques. The online course will run from March to June 2025, with live
