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Airlines cut cleaning time and water use with automated washing robots
General Aviation

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

French navy set to replace patrol aircraft fleet with Airbus A321
Defence

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
General Aviation

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
Airports

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
Training

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

Airbus Helicopters reports strong sales growth with 455 orders in 2024
Business Aviation

Airbus Helicopters secured 455 gross orders in 2024, marking nearly 10 per cent growth for the second consecutive year as demand for its light, light twin-engine, and heavy helicopters remained strong. The company delivered 361 helicopters, maintaining a preliminary 57 per cent share of the civil and parapublic market. Orders came from 182 customers across

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