Teaming for Teaming: Airbus Connects with Singapore for Pioneering Collaboration
In January 2026 Airbus Helicopters demonstrated its Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system teamed with a Republic of Singapore Air Force H225M helicopter using the company’s HTeaming datalink. The Flexrotor provided up to 14 hours of continuous video, mapping and intelligence while the H225M crew could command the drone directly, extending situational awareness and reducing exposure to danger. The trial, backed by Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency, showed faster decision‑making and a safer stand‑off posture. Airbus says HTeaming is helicopter‑agnostic and can pair with any drone, foreshadowing broader mission sets.
Airbus Partners with Mistral AI to Strengthen the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Sovereign Aerospace Applications
Airbus has entered a partnership with European AI specialist Mistral AI to embed trustworthy artificial intelligence across its commercial, helicopter, defence and space divisions. The deal gives Airbus licences for Mistral’s full AI suite, with on‑premise, trusted‑cloud and edge deployment...
Airbus Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Tribhuvan University for Aerospace Capacity Building in Nepal
Airbus and Nepal’s Tribhuvan University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop aerospace education and research capabilities. The partnership will introduce new curricula covering aerospace engineering, AI/ML, advanced analytics and cybersecurity, and will provide training, internships and industry exposure...
Airbus Signs Agreements with Strategic Partners at Heart of Canada’s Defence Industry
Airbus announced three separate cooperation agreements with CAE Inc., L3Harris Technologies, and Pratt & Whitney Canada at CANSEC. The deals create frameworks to explore joint projects in rotary‑wing propulsion, advanced electro‑optical sensors and high‑fidelity simulation training for Canadian defence. By aligning with...
Czech Ministry of Interior Signs Contract for 11 Airbus H145 Helicopters
The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 five‑bladed H145 aircraft, slated to replace the police’s nine H135s. The deal bundles delivery, crew training, and a logistics support package, ensuring rapid operational integration for...
The Royal Thai Navy Orders Two Airbus C295 in Advanced Transport Configuration
The Royal Thai Navy has placed an order for two Airbus C295 aircraft in an advanced transport configuration that adds surveillance and search‑and‑rescue capabilities. The planes will carry EO/IR sensor suites for day‑and‑night target detection and will operate from U‑Tapao...
Lufthansa Reinforces Commitment to the A350 Family with a Firm Order for 10 Additional Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa Group placed a firm order for ten additional Airbus A350‑900 jets, bringing its total A350 family fleet to 75 aircraft, including 15 A350‑1000s. The order coincides with the carrier’s 100‑year anniversary and underscores its long‑term commitment to modern, fuel‑efficient...
Engineering the World’s Largest Cargo Door: Inside the A350F
Airbus unveiled the A350F’s main‑deck cargo door, the largest ever built for a commercial freighter, measuring 4.5 m wide with a 4.3 m clear opening. The door is a carbon‑fibre composite structure that trims the aircraft’s empty weight by roughly 35 tonnes and...
The Royal Thai Air Force Orders Two Airbus C295 Tactical Transport Aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force has placed an order for two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, with first delivery expected in the first half of 2029. The aircraft will be assembled in Seville, Spain, and operated by the 46th Wing...
Airbus Demonstrates Multi-Domain Capabilities with Spanish Navy Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Exercise
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy completed a crewed‑uncrewed teaming trial in Rota, Spain, linking an H135 helicopter, the offshore patrol vessel Rayo, and two drones – the Flexrotor and Alpha A900 – via the HTeaming solution. The exercise demonstrated...
Vertical Thinking: Designing a Strategy to Navigate the New Normal
Airbus Helicopters’ Executive Vice‑President Mathilde Royer outlines a strategy that positions dual‑use rotorcraft as essential tools for disaster relief and modern combat. The company highlights modular platforms such as the H160M, H145M and HForce system, which can rapidly shift between attack,...
50 Years of Airbus Flying in Africa
Airbus marks 50 years in Africa with more than 300 aircraft operating for roughly 40 regional carriers, underscoring its role in connecting the continent’s growing economies. The company’s forecast predicts a need for over 1,500 additional planes by 2044 as...
Testing the A350F’s Cargo Loading and Main Deck Door Actuation Systems
Airbus is advancing the A350F freighter by testing its all‑electric main‑deck cargo door and cargo‑loading system on large‑scale rigs in Bremen. The 20‑tonne "Cargo Zero" demonstrator replicates the 170‑inch door and a full‑scale cargo hold, allowing repeated opening, closing, and load‑handling...
Everything You Need to Know About Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft
Airbus is developing uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft (UCCA), also known as loyal wingmen, to operate alongside crewed fighters such as the Eurofighter. The first operational capability is slated for the German Air Force by 2029, using the Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie...
Power to Spare: Helicarrier’s H215 Super Pumas Have the Engine to Get the Job Done
HeliCarrier’s Quebec‑based fleet of Airbus H215 Super Pumas is proving its worth in Canadian aerial firefighting and construction missions. The helicopters benefit from a derated engine that retains full power in hot or high‑altitude conditions, giving pilots extra margin for...