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Airbus has performed five additional tests flights since the A350F made its first flight on Sept. 29.

Airbus’ Lars Wagner says the company will make decisions “sooner rather than later” on a higher production rate for the A350 and a stretched version of the jet.

Cabin equipment suppliers vie for a share in the growing market of lithium battery fire mitigation, offering bags that can contain the hazardous phenomenon.

Airbus is to lead the second phase of a European Defense Agency (EDA)-funded research project aimed at automating hose-and-drogue aerial refueling of uncrewed aircraft.

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stuart Simpson believes the stock market is undervaluing the company's technical progress, even as financial troubles raise doubts about its path to certifying the Valo eVTOL air taxi.

Airbus Helicopters is exploring an armed loyal wingman variant of its U145 uncrewed rotorcraft to accompany attack helicopters into combat.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Airbus deliveries picked up in September after a summer easing with 72 commercial aircraft handed over, including 59 A320neo family aircraft.

NHIndustries has begun marketing the 14 NH90 naval helicopters previously operated by Norway, hoping to find new customers for the low-hour aircraft.

SMS aimed at preventing incidents and accidents can be effective but only if an operator can ensure detailed, exhaustive data collection.

Airbus Helicopters plans to begin flight testing an advanced electrical system.

Following AirAsia’s order in May for 160-seat Airbus A220-300s, several European airlines have voiced interest in the higher density layout.

While flight tests will remain decisive on any new program, their essence could change from exploration to examination.

The European Space Agency has awarded Airbus a €550 million ($619 million) contract to build the Sentinel-3 Next-Generation Topography satellite.

As fighter manufacturers circle a potential €5 billion contest, Portugal wants its largest defense deal to deliver an industrial legacy.

Editors discuss the next-generation freighter market after first flight of the Airbus A350F and with Boeing's 777-8F in line to take off soon.

The Airbus A350F has started its flight-test campaign, and the Boeing 777-8F will soon follow. The two aircraft may benefit from substantial pent-up demand.

Airbus recently completed the first flight of the A350F, its new dedicated freighter. Flight Friday looks at how the A350 is doing in commercial service.

Are the Boeing 777-8F and the Airbus A350F sufficient to cover future airline requirements? The answer is very likely: no. But both manufacturers have options.

Airbus aims to halve testing times for its next narrowbody using virtual testing and automation.

The European Space Agency has awarded Airbus- and OHB-led teams studies for a potential European low-Earth-orbit station after the International Space Station retires.

Airbus reports inadvertent slide deployments persist, urging cabin crews to follow procedures preventing costly, dangerous mishaps.

Airbus offers Eurofighter to replace Portugal’s F-16 fleet, promising industrial partnerships, local manufacturing and a 40-year technological presence.

ETE boosts capacity to meet aerospace demand, tackling quality, delivery, and counterfeiting challenges.

Clean Aviation research programs will support Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce ducted engine ground tests as CFM wraps up its latest RISE dust ingestion trials for Open Fan.