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Finance and economyUS-Vietnam talks on arms supply
Companies and governments are evaluating the purchase of helicopters and drones
Vietnam and the United States last week discussed a possible supply of weapons: in particular helicopters and drones. The series of talks saw senior government officials from both countries and representatives... more

Civil aviationNew rules on drone aircraft have been in force since January
Regulatory package "U-Space" defines European strategy 2.0 in the military and civilian fields
The implementation of the new European regulations on the use of drones contained in the "U-Space" package, which defines the continental strategy 2.0 on the management of remotely controlled unmanned... more

Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
The Spanish government will lend 2.14 billion euros to the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to stimulate the production of military drones and helicopters in Iberian plants. This was announced in... more

DefenseElettronica at "Euronaval" presents ADRIAN Naval Counter-UAV System
And other capabilities at the event
Elettronica is at this year’s "Euronaval" exhibition between 18th and 21st October, the event is Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community. As in previous years, the company is exhibiting the... more

Civil aviation"Euronaval 2022". Fincantieri NexTech presents its latest innovations
Also on view is SAND, an Unmanned Naval Surface System (Surface Advanced Naval Drone)
Fincantieri NexTech, a Fincantieri company, is showcasing its latest technologies developed in the Maritime & Defense sector at Euronaval (October 18-21 in Paris), the most relevant international meeting... more

AirlinesWisk Aero presents new eVtol
The air taxi will present the prototype to the FAA to obtain the first certification
The US manufacturer Wisk Aero, has unveiled in the past few hours its new version of aero-taxi "Generation 6". These are self-driving electric aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric... more

DefenseKorean Air-Airbus axis for military drones
Agreement to develop unmanned aircraft for use in the navy
The South Korean air carrier Korean Air and the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development of military drone helicopters... more

HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more

Civil aviationCollaboration to test futurre eVTOL flight routes
And concept of operations in the Kansai region
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional f... more

PeopleUkraine war: Kiev will target drones
Ambitious plan for country's digital future also sees army of hackers
Ukraine's minister for digital transformation, Mychajlo Fedorov, an executive member very close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose election campaign he oversaw, who convinced U.S. entrepreneur Elon... more



DefensePutin in Iran: drones also discussed
Challenge between Turkish and Iranian unmanned aircraft likely in Ukraine
The announcement last week of Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran raised concern in the United States. The fear is that Tehran is ready to supply hundreds of drones to Russia, which would use... more

Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 UAS supports the Icelandic Coast Guard
Through a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard both day and night delivering enhanced maritime situational awareness for an array of operational tasks, through a contract with the E... more

Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: 4,000 civilians killed
UN denounces after three months of war
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Organization reported today that the civilian casualties in the Russian-Ukrainian war are at least 3998 (updated figure as of Wednesday, May 25), while there are at... more

CargoFirst license for drone freight transport
Maltese government certification, first connections to Italy within the year
The Civil Aviation Directorate agency of Malta's Ministry of Transport has issued an operating license for drone cargo transport to the Bulgarian company Dronamics, making it one of the first companies... more

CargoUK: project for drone postal service
British company submits it to aviation agency CAA
A British postal service company has submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) a plan to activate 50 aircraft-drone delivery routes in remote areas of the United Kingdom. The goal is to establish... more

AerospaceNasa technologies for the propellerless drone
Aircraft with two electrode wings developed by US company
Technologies developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) based on studies concerning electrostatic and electromagnetic forces have inspired an American start-up company to develop... more

IndustrySelected company for motors on the eVTOL aircraft CityAirbus NG
The prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of engine
Airbus has selected MAGicALL to supply the motors of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft CityAirbus NextGen. Its prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of the MAGiDRIVE,... more

AirportsPresentation of URANO for including drones in Italy’s ATM system
It is a research project funded by ASI, with the technical assistance of ENAV, implemented by Telespazio
Guaranteeing adequate safety standards and the utmost precision at every stage in flight with satellite navigation systems, particularly Galileo, RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) and UAS (Unmanned... more

Finance and economyUS investment giant bets on aerotaxis
Bank estimates that two companies will bill 1 trillion dollars
The US investment bank JP Morgan sets eye on eVtol air cabs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) produced by the American start-ups Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, specialized in the development... more

DefenseUkrainian war: Putin's weapons
Moscow threatens to use tools never seen: among these submarines and missiles
In recent hours Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to the Western world: Moscow "will respond with tools that no one has and we will use them if necessary. They must know that there... more



IndustryEve-Thales: partnership to develop eVTOL aircraft
It involves a series of joint studies over a twelve month period
Eve UAM, an Embraer company, and Thales, a global technology reference providing solutions, services and products in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation, digital identity and security markets,... more

IndustrySchiebel: follow-on contract with Royal Thai Navy for S-100 systems
A second agreement in just three years
Schiebel wins another contract in Thailand to supply additional CAMCOPTER S-100 systems to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). UAS market company Schiebel has been awarded its second contract in just three years... more

DefenseRussia-Ukraine: kamikaze drones arrive
The United States has sent 100 Switchblade Uavs
The United States has been sending armaments to Ukraine for months: from anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile systems to 100 kamikaze drones Switchblade with cameras. These are US-made remotely controlled... more

DefenseUkrainian war: a long confrontation
Stoltenberd (Nato): "We must maintain sanctions and strengthen defense"
The end of the siege of the capital Kiev by the Russian Army, which is retreating to Belarus and the east of Ukraine, suggested a turning point in the armed conflict. However, it should not be forgotten... more

HelicoptersVSR-700 autonomous take-off and landing capabilities tested at sea
Trials were conducted using an OPV based on a modified Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has begun trialing autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea for the VSR-700, an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) being developed in the frame of the SDAM (Système de drone aérien d... more

IndustryEngine solution selected for Eurodrone UAS
Following an extensive technical analysis phase
Following a competitive tender process as well as an extensive technical analysis phase, Airbus has selected Avio Aero from Italy to power the Eurodrone Unmanned Aerial System with its engine and propeller... more

Civil aviationTelespazio and Iridium partner to boost Aero & IoT markets
With a specific focus on the UAV segment
Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has signed a VAR “Value Added Reseller” Agreement with Iridium Communications Inc. to offer Iridium Certus Aero and IoT services on boar... more

Civil aviationLoI signed for up to 200 eVTOL aircraft
The deliveries will start in 2026
Eve, an Embraer company, and Global Crossing Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). This potential sale i... more

DefenseUkraine war: Kiev thanks Turkish drones
Decisive armament to block soldiers and vehicles of the Russian army
BT2 armed drones developed by the Turkish company Bayraktar and purchased by Ukraine have turned into a decisive weapon for the Kiev army, which has inflicted huge losses on the Moscow military. Thanks... more

Civil aviationUSA: air cab regulations under consideration
Department of Transportation and FAA united on flying cab certification
The future of air travel with flying taxi is creating "new and complex safety challenges" for the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is currently reviewing applications for certification of... more