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Airbus reports 793 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025

Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers globally in 2025 and registered 1,000 new gross orders in the Commercial Aircraft business. The backlog at the end of December 2025 increased to a new year-end record of 8,754 aircraft highlighting the strong market demand for Airbus’ product portfolio. In 2025, Airbus achieved another h...

Airbus delivers first H160 for the Gendarmerie Nationale

The first H160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale was handed over to the French Defence Procurement Agency during a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane. Ten H160s were ordered in December 2021 by the DGA on behalf of the Ministry of Interior. This delivery is part of the Gendarmerie Nationale’s helicopter fleet renewal programme, which beg...

Air France expands network with a new non-stop service between Phuket and Paris

Air France has officially inaugurated a new 3 weekly non-stop flight between Phuket and Paris on 28 November 2025. Air France will operate the 3 flights every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from Phuket, with return flights from Paris on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Flight will operate with a Boeing B777-200 aircraft equipped with 328 seats (28 in Business, 32 in Premium and 268 in Economy) Fem...

Daher flies its MALE EyePulse drone

Daher has successfully completed flight demonstrations of EyePulse, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone prototype presented to the French Defense Procurement Agency as part of a call for projects. This successful maiden flight, carried out at the Tarbes site, is a key milestone that confirms the Daher Group's ability to act quickly and respond to the needs of defense stakeholder...

Rotortrade delivers two Airbus H145 D3 to SAF Hélicoptères

Rotortrade announced the sale and delivery of two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters (MSN 21150 – 2023 / MSN 21210 – 2024) to SAF Hélicoptères, one of France’s leading helicopter operators. The transaction began in February 2025 and was finalized in July 2025, with both aircraft delivered the same month and entering operational service in August 2025. The two helicopters wi...

EDF Group increases its stake in AURA AERO to 2 million euros to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation

One year after acquiring a stake in AURA AERO, a French pioneer in low-carbon aviation, EDF Group increases its participation to 2 million euros, through its subsidiary SAFIDI, dedicated to local anchorage. With this new investment, the Group reaffirms its commitment to providing long-term support for the growth of a low-carbon, regional light aircraft industry, in France. In a context where av...

Rotortrade delivers second helicopter to Heli Support

Rotortrade announced the sale of a second helicopter to Heli Support, one of New Zealand’s leading MRO providers and an Airbus completion centre. This new transaction underscores the strong trust and long-term partnership between the two companies, reinforcing Rotortrade’s role as a dependable global source for high-quality pre-owned helicopters. The aircraft involved is an Airbus H...

Qantas first Project Sunrise aircraft takes shape in Toulouse

Qantas aircraft set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel is now on the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse, marking a significant step towards the airline’s historic non-stop flights between Australia and London and New York. The national carrier and Airbus have released the first images of the A350-1000 Ultra Long Range aircraft, following the completion of major production m...

French Navy to become first European military operator of Pilatus PC-24

French Navy is set to become the first European military operator of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. The aircraft fleet will be procured from Pilatus and leased to the French Navy by Jet Aviation France, acting as the prime contractor. Delivery of the first of three PC-24s is scheduled for February 2026. Designed for exceptional operational flexibility, the PC-24 is certified for single-pilot...

BERINGER AERO: 40 years of innovation, passion and aviation excellence

BERINGER AERO team gathered to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary with a memorable event at their headquarters. Over 200 guests — including aircraft manufacturers, dealers, pilots, team members, and friends from across the globe — gathered to pay tribute to four decades of innovation, dedication, and a shared passion for aviation. Throughout the year, BE...

Beyond Aero reaches full-scale power with its TRL6 hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Beyond Aero is reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 for its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. This achievement is validated by a full-scale propulsion system test campaign in a representative environment, a critical milestone moving Beyond Aero from laboratory promise to real-industrial viability. The TRL6 demonstration took place at Beyond Aero’s new integrated hydrogen-electric pow...

ALSIM launches its new AL2006 Tecnam Simulator

ALSIM launches brand-new AL2006 simulator, specifically designed to replicate the Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft – widely recognized as the world’s most fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft and a benchmark in modern twin-engine aviation. The AL2006 faithfully reproduces the Tecnam P2006T NG, a highly regarded, cost-efficient multi-engine trainer. Designed to EAS...

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