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Airbus defense chief warns European bureaucracy hampers space ambitions

Europe's leading aerospace firms, Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, are advancing plans to merge their space divisions into a single powerhouse entity, aiming to challenge US dominance and address a widening capability gap. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2025 to form this......

Air China seals multibillion dollar Airbus deal as Chinese carriers expand fleets

Air China said it and a subsidiary have signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 60 A320neo aircraft, a deal valued at about 9.5 billion dollars at catalogue prices. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in batches between 2028 and 2032, according to a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, marking......

Airbus expands manufacturing footprint with acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Casablanca site

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing......

Boeing invests $1 billion to expand 787 Dreamliner production in South Carolina

Boeing has officially launched a $1 billion expansion project at its North Charleston facility in South Carolina, aiming to double production capacity for its popular 787 Dreamliner. The aerospace giant's move comes as it seeks to meet surging global demand for long-haul aircraft and maintain its......

Satellites: Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Merge to rival starlink

European aerospace giants Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their satellite operations, in a landmark project aimed at challenging Elon Musk’s Starlink and strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty. The......

Morocco strengthens military with acquisition of H225M Caracal helicopters

Morocco has officially placed an order for ten H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, finalizing negotiations that spanned several years. The deal, announced on September 1, marks a significant modernization of the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s (RMAF) fleet and reinforces Morocco’s......

Morocco’s aerospace exports soar to MAD 14.13 billion in first half of 2025

Morocco's aerospace industry has continued its remarkable growth, with exports reaching MAD 14.13 billion ($1.41 billion) during the first six months of 2025, an 8.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Office des Changes. Decade of transformative growth The sector’s......

Kühne+Nagel expands partnership with Airbus in Spain

Swiss logistics leader Kühne+Nagel has announced the expansion of its long-standing cooperation with Airbus, extending its services in Spain beyond aircraft logistics to include spare parts for helicopters. This move strengthens the company's role within the European aerospace sector and consolidates......

Airbus eyes deeper collaboration with Morocco's thriving aviation sector

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has expressed its intention to strengthen ties with Morocco, leveraging the country’s rapidly growing aviation industry. Speaking at the 55th Paris Air Show, Wouter Van Wersch, Airbus’s executive vice president for international affairs, highlighted Morocco’s......