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Airbus Helicopters has introduced a new helicopter to its line up at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The H140 is a twin-engined light helicopter in the 3-tonne class and is designed to be a multi-mission aircraft for passenger, medical, private and business aviation markets. The aircraft [read more]

Brazilian OEM Embraer is setting out plans for a potential final assembly line in Poland following a recent visit to the country. Polish industry is already a supplier to the Embraer E2 programme, but now Embraer is looking to make Poland a centre of excellence in Europe for aviation manufacturing. [read more]

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched a March sale for transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) for travel in September through to December 2025. The sale could prove the perfect time for those looking to book some winter sun in Barbados and Florida or a pre-Christmas shopping trip to New York. [read more]

Everett, Washington based magniX has unveiled a range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines designed for helicopters. Designed for small singe-engine helicopters through to larger hybrid twin-engined aircraft, the Heli-Storm engines have operating speeds between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm and are significantly lighter than turbine engines. By combinging the engines with [read more]

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has signed the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, which reaffirms the union’s commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in the aviation industry. The charter sets out BALPA’s commitment to advancing the careers of women in aviation and creating an environment where women can [read more]

Barbara Harmer’s journey from hairdresser to the first qualified female Concorde pilot is a testament to her determination, passion, and pioneering spirit in aviation. Early Life and Initial Career Born on September 14, 1953, in Loughton, Essex, Barbara was the youngest of four daughters. She was raised in Bognor Regis, [read more]

Leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has opened applications for its mechanical engineering apprenticeship scheme as it looks to recruit the next generation of engineers at its Glasgow and Aberdeen bases. The Loganair Modern Apprentice programme on Aircraft Maintenance (SCQF Level 6) is a four-year structured programme which allows apprentices to [read more]

Airbus delivered 40 aircraft to 25 customers in February 2025, bringing the total for the year to date to 65 aircraft. Singe-aisle deliveries topped the list with 20 A321neo, 12 A320neo, one A319neo and four A220-300 airliners being delivered to customers including British Airways, Air Baltic and Wizz Air. Three [read more]