Heritage Aviation Signs Contract for Airbus H130 Helicopter
Heritage Aviation Pvt Ltd has signed a contract for a single Airbus H130 helicopter, with delivery slated for September 2026. The aircraft will augment the company’s existing H125 and H130 fleet and be deployed for heli‑pilgrimage, passenger transport, and regional connectivity missions under India’s UDAN scheme. Management highlighted plans to open new routes in North East India, a market largely untapped by private operators. The deal was announced at Wings India 2026, underscoring the growing partnership between Airbus Helicopters and Indian operators.
Decarbonising Air Travel in Asia-Pacific with SAF
The Asia‑Pacific aviation market, home to 60% of the world’s population, is set to double passenger traffic by 2043, intensifying its carbon footprint. Governments across the region are introducing SAF mandates and levies, aiming to produce 40% of global sustainable...
A Baptism of Fire in Albania for Hungary's H225M Helicopters and Crew
In July 2025 Albania faced devastating wildfires, prompting the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to mobilize a multinational aerial response. The Hungarian Air Force dispatched two newly delivered H225M helicopters within 24 hours, conducting 20 sorties that dropped about 500,000 litres...
The French Navy to Become First Operator of Airbus' Aliaca Vertical Uncrewed Aerial System
The French Directorate General of Armament has placed an order for 34 Airbus Aliaca VTOL unmanned aerial systems, making the French Navy the first operator of the vertical‑take‑off and landing version. Deliveries begin in May 2026 after a qualification campaign,...
Airbus Inaugurates New Regional Logistics Hub in Singapore
Airbus Helicopters inaugurated a 2,000 m² regional logistics hub in Singapore, creating a central hub for parts distribution across 21 Asia‑Pacific countries. The facility features four loading bays, an automated high‑density storage system with vertical lift modules, and a temperature‑controlled elastomers...
Indian Aircraft Fleet to Reach 2,250 by 2035, MRO Market to Hit US$9.5 Billion
India’s commercial aircraft fleet is set to triple to 2,250 planes by 2035, propelling the nation into the world’s third‑largest civil aviation market. Passenger traffic is expected to rise 8.9% annually, the fastest growth among major economies. The expansion will...
Singapore to Establish World’s First Airport Testbed for Next Generation Propulsion Technologies
Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority, CFM International, and Airbus signed an MOU to create the world’s first airport testbed for CFM’s next‑generation RISE propulsion technologies, focusing on Open Fan engine architecture. The testbed will be located at Changi or Seletar Airport,...
Airbus and Thai Airways Extend FHS Component Support Agreement to A321neo Fleet
Airbus and Thai Airways have expanded their Flight Hour Services agreement to include 32 A321neo aircraft, adding on‑site stock, pool access and repair capabilities at Bangkok. The extension builds on a partnership that began in 2012 with A320ceo support, providing...
Philippine Airlines Extends FHS Support Agreements Across Its Airbus Fleet
Philippine Airlines has renewed its Flight Hour Services agreement with Airbus, extending coverage to its entire Airbus fleet. The contract spans nine A350‑1000, eleven A330 family and forty‑three A320 family aircraft, providing component exchange, repairs, reliability and engineering support. Airbus...
The Brain Behind the Mission: Airbus and the Future of Collaborative Combat
Airbus Defence and Space showcased its AI‑driven mission autonomy suite, Mindshare, in October 2024 when two Primoco UAVs performed a fully synchronized, real‑time surveillance mission with only human oversight. The software orchestrated the drones’ threat detection, data exchange and dynamic re‑tasking,...
Airbus Forecasts Asia-Pacific Aviation Services Market to Reach US$138.7 Billion by 2044
Airbus projects the Asia‑Pacific aviation services market to reach $138.7 billion by 2044, driven by a 5.2% CAGR and the region’s need for 19,560 new passenger aircraft—46% of global demand. Passenger traffic is expected to grow 4.4% annually, outpacing the world...
