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Concept rendering of the GCAP next-generation stealth fighter being jointly developed by Italy, Japan and the UK under a £4.6 billion development contract.
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GCAP advances with £4.6 billion contract for next-generation fighter jet

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is advancing into its next phase after awarding a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing,...

Honeywell secures U.S. Army contract to overhaul T55
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Honeywell Aerospace wins US Army contract to overhaul T55 engines for CH-47 Chinook fleet

Honeywell Aerospace has secured a three-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army to provide...

Saab to supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine
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Saab secures contract to supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 16 Gripen E fighter...

Airbus H145 helicopter in action.
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Belgium receives first Airbus H145M helicopter, expands fleet order to 20 aircraft.

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M military helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a significant step...

Embraer and OGMA deliver their first 24-month C-390 maintenance in partnership.
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Embraer, OGMA Finish First Hungarian C-390 Service

Embraer and Portuguese aerospace company OGMA have completed the first scheduled 24-month maintenance inspection of a C-390 Millennium...

K390 fleet in action.
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Embraer secures long-term KC-390 fleet support contract with Brazilian Air Force

Embraer has signed a new long-term logistics support agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to provide comprehensive...

Anduril's YFQ-44A CCA in flight mid air.
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US Air Force awards major collaborative combat aircraft contracts.

The U.S. Department of the Air Force has awarded a series of major contracts under its Collaborative Combat...

EDGE-Safran agreement
Defence

EDGE-Safran agreement targets next-generation defence capabilities

UAE-based defence and advanced technology group EDGE and Safran have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement at Eurosatory 2026,...

Bombardier Defense announced that Aero-Dienst, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC SE), will add a second Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft will be configured for dedicated Aero-Dienst medevac operations and will support ADAC’s global patient repatriation and air ambulance services. This latest addition builds on the strong partnership between Bombardier Defense and Aero-Dienst/ADAC, further strengthening their shared commitment to delivering world-class medical transport solutions. The addition of a second Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft by Aero-Dienst underscores the confidence operators place in platform reliability, performance and adaptability for critical missions. According to Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Defense Sales, Bombardier Defense, the Challenger 650 aircraft continues to set the benchmark for medevac operations, offering the range, cabin space and operational flexibility required to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies around the world. The Bombardier Challenger 605/650 platform has a demonstrated dispatch reliability that exceeds 99.9 per cent, making it a leading choice for air ambulance and medical evacuation operations. The Challenger 650 aircraft’s wide cabin and large passenger door enable efficient loading and accommodation of up to four stretchers, while providing a comfortable and stable environment for patients and medical personnel. Challenger 650 aircraft have a range of approximately 4,000 nm (7,408 km), and outstanding short-field performance. Aero-Dienst is looking forward to introducing the second Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft under AOC (air operator certificate). Dr Oliver Kosing, MD of Aero-Dienst. “The Challenger 650 aircraft is ideally suited to our operational requirements.” He emphasized in particular its advanced intensive care equipment and the spacious cabin with a stand-up height, enabling optimal in-flight medical care. Also Read – Fourth Front Aviation expands into Colorado with acquisition of D&J Aviation “When ADAC members travel, they travel with the confidence that should anything happen, they have access to one of Europe’s leading air ambulance services,” said Marc Kottmann, Board Member of ADAC Versicherung. Bombardier Defense has a longstanding presence in Germany, including decades with the Luftwaffe, which today operates Global aircraft for medevac and Head of State transport. Bombardier is well-established in the country, with a Service Centre in Berlin and a Parts Distribution Centre in Frankfurt. Bombardier benefits from more than 150 German suppliers, including Rolls Royce, Diehl and Lufthansa Technik. Bombardier Defense’s growing presence in Germany underscores its role as a trusted partner in supporting Europe’s evolving defense needs. FAQs What critical airborne missions do Bombardier aircraft perform around the world? Hundreds of Bombardier aircraft perform critical airborne missions around the world, including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C), border and maritime patrol, multi-role, head of state transport, medevac, urgent humanitarian assistance and more. How long has Aero-Dienst been organizing patient repatriation services for ADAC Versicherung AG? Aero-Dienst has been organizing patient repatriation services for ADAC Versicherung AG since 1975 and has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADAC SE since 1998.
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Bombardier Defense signs Aero-Dienst deal for Challenger 650 Medevac Aircraft

Bombardier Defense announced that Aero-Dienst, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC SE), will add...

Honeywell TPE331-12B turboprop engine delivered for HAL’s HTT-40 trainer aircraft under India’s indigenous programme.
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Honeywell delivers first TPE331-12B engines for HAL’s HTT-40 trainer aircraft

Honeywell has delivered the first three TPE331-12B turboprop engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a key milestone...

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Bell MV-75 Cheyenne development programme showing nacelle structures, drive system gearbox testing and systems integration work.
Bell advances MV-75 Cheyenne build with gearbox testing and systems integration
Magnetic Engineering’s continuing airworthiness management services for aircraft operators under Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority approval.
Magnetic Engineering secures Nigerian CAMO approval
Magnetic Training’s online continuing airworthiness management training for aviation personnel responsible for aircraft airworthiness and compliance.Magnetic Training’s online continuing airworthiness management training for aviation personnel responsible for aircraft airworthiness and compliance.
Magnetic Training expands portfolio with CAMO course
Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft featuring flight control avionics targeted for modernisation under a SEK 1.3 billion Swedish Defence Materiel Administration contract
Saab to develop new Gripen flight control computer
Embraer E-190 and E-195 aircraft operated by Portugália Airlines under a component pool agreement covering repair, overhaul and replacement component support
Embraer signs component pool agreement with Portugália Airlines

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