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Leonardo's subsidiary, PZL-Świdnik, has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the production line for AW149 helicopters, solidifying the nation's defence capabilities and advancing local manufacturing initiatives. PZL-Świdnik's dedication to technology transfer and local production underscores its pivotal role in enhancing Poland's skills base and delivering cutting-edge technologies to the Polish Armed Forces. The AW149, a next-generation multirole military helicopter, equips the Armed Forces to effectively address challenges in the battlespace. The official opening ceremony, attended by representatives from national and local institutions, Leonardo, and partner companies, heralds a new era for PZL-Świdnik and the national supply chain. This achievement underscores Poland's commitment to fostering indigenous aerospace capabilities and strengthening national security. Gian Piero Cutillo, Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters, commends PZL-Świdnik's excellence and underscores the company's evolution into a key market player. The AW149 programme exemplifies this evolution, showcasing the synergy between PZL-Świdnik's capabilities and the operational advantages of the AW149 helicopters. Jacek Libucha, President of PZL-Świdnik, highlights the significant investments made to modernize facilities and infrastructure, signaling a new chapter for the Świdnik plants. The AW149 production line represents a strategic step towards meeting the high-end needs of the Polish Armed Forces and enhancing combat support capabilities. The inauguration of the production line reflects PZL-Świdnik's trajectory as a center of excellence in helicopter manufacturing, reminiscent of its pivotal role in launching the AW139 programme. With revenues quadrupling over the past decade and a growing product base, PZL-Świdnik emerges as a formidable player in the global aerospace market. This achievement underscores Leonardo's commitment to Poland and the advancement of indigenous aerospace capabilities. For a comprehensive overview of this milestone and its implications, visit our blog. #AvfoilNews #Leonardo #PZLŚwidnik #AW149 #Aerospace #Defence #Poland #MilitaryHelicopter #Manufacturing #TechnologyTransfer #NationalSecurity #Innovation #IndustryLeadership

𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟭. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 The Military Trainer Aircraft, designed for pilot and aircrew flight training, is the focal point of a comprehensive research report. The study encompasses an industry chain overview, market status analysis for Training (Fixed-wing Aircraft, Helicopter), Surveillance (Fixed-wing Aircraft, Helicopter), and scrutiny of key enterprises across developed and developing markets. It delves into cutting-edge technology, patents, hot applications, and market trends. Regionally, North America and Europe show steady growth due to government initiatives and rising consumer awareness, while Asia-Pacific, led by China, dominates the global Military Trainer Aircraft market with robust domestic demand, supportive policies, and a robust manufacturing base. The market, categorized by Type and Application, experiences calculated growth for the 2024-2031 period, providing precise forecasts for consumption value by Type and Application in terms of volume and value. 𝗧𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙: https://lnkd.in/dschk2KZ *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Fixed-wing Aircraft, Helicopter *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Training, Surveillance, Others *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Irkut Corporation, Embraer, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, BAE Systems, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Textron, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Diamond Aircraft Industries Deutschland #militarytraining #aircraftindustry #marketanalysis #technologytrends #patentanalysis #globalmarkets #aviationgrowth #defenseindustry #AsiaPacific #ChinaMarket #governmentinitiatives #consumera wareness #trainingaircraft #surveillanceaircraft #marketforecast #applicationsegmentation #industryresearch #aviationtechnology #militaryaviation #economicgrowth

The OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) has initiated the certification process for the Eurodrone's engine, marking a significant step towards enhancing Europe's strategic autonomy in defence technology. In a recent meeting, OCCAR's Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Programme Division convened with the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency to outline the activities required for certifying the Eurodrone's Catalyst engine, produced by Avio Aero. This engine, notable for being completely ITAR free and manufactured within Europe, is set to achieve full civilian certification by EASA. The Eurodrone project, managed under the guidance of OCCAR and supported by Germany, France, Spain, and Italy, aims to develop a European MALE RPAS, also known as the Eurodrone. This initiative seeks to reduce Europe’s reliance on non-EU manufacturers for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities, thereby strengthening European strategic sovereignty. The Eurodrone is set to become a cornerstone of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), enhancing collaborative combat capabilities and securing Europe’s position in advanced military technologies. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMmixFFr #MALE #RPAS #Eurodrone #OCCAR #Catalyst #AvioAero #defence #aerospace #industry #military #technology #Europe #cooperation

Across our industry there has been a lot of news this week, almost entirely emanating from Heli-Expo in Anaheim. But what WASN'T said? Airbus had no press releases on the H175, Bell had nothing to say on the 525 and Leonardo were silent on civil market progress of the AW609 - so here's our update on these three programs Airbus Helicopters could have provided an update on their FIPS (Full Icing Protection System) program with two H175s test flying - one out of Trondheim in northern Norway and the second in Canada (pictured here). This approval is key to the British NMH (New Military Helicopter) requirement as well as OGP work to Norwegian rigs. Promoting the latter on Heli-Expo opening day would have been a coup ahead of the sad Bristow SAR S92 accident. Now it's too late, as Airbus can't be seen as potentially capitalising on the unfortunate situation. Bell Flight's 525 program continues to drag on, with certification heavily dependent on the FBW (fly-by-wire) systems. Once the FAA and other authorities finally approve the 525, the OEM will have an uphill struggle for sales in the super-medium market where the H175 and Leonardo's AW189 are already being successful. We can recall their last foray into offshore-sized helicopters with the 214ST, with only 100 built including 45 for the Iraqi military. Leonardo Helicopters are working with Italian military to look at potential missions for the AW609, but pushing this narrative brings with it questions on civil program timelines. The FAA certification basis has been published, but the history dates back 28 years with Bell and Boeing partnering for a civil tiltrotor in 1996, Boeing pulling out in early 1998, followed by Leonardo (then as AW) joining in late 1998. Leonardo bought Bell's share in 2009. We wish all these programs well, and trust each OEM has some positive news soon. We need a healthy helicopter industry. #Helicopter #MarketIntelligence

#Aviation #PilotTraining weekly digest: SkyAlyne, a partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace, was awarded a C$11.2b 25-year contract for the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes' Future Aircrew Training Program. Basic and advanced flight training will continue in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, using a fleet constituting H3 Grob Aircraft SE G 120TPs, Beechcraft King Air 260s, and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-21s, with rotary training on Airbus Aircraft H135s, and Air Combat Officers and sensor operators training on modified De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8s. The Royal Canadian Air Force | Aviation royale canadienne has yet to identify a replacement for its recently retired Hawk primary jet trainer, but with a newly signed order for 88 F-35As future fighter pilots will presently train abroad with NATO allies. Janes: https://lnkd.in/g3N8rPVC Business aviation held the annual #EBACE gathering in Geneva, with key themes being "innovation, sustainability, and safety." Exhibitor numbers were down, with the cost of Switzerland proving challenging (Bombardier and Gulfstream Aerospace were absent), as well as the optics of private aviation and environmental concerns. Despite this, traditional OEMs provided industry updates, and advanced air mobility was also on show. Aviation Week Network: https://lnkd.in/gQCMbRtB Airbus' innovation accelerator, Airbus UpNext, showcased their automated taxi research project, Optimate, at #VivaTech. Communicated as a pilot support and operational safety tool, the company's objective is to bring the concept of airborne autopilot to ground ops. However, any new technology and automation should bring a superior level of safety before it is used operationally. Aviation Week Network: https://lnkd.in/gxpY5jjh A survey by the Flight Simulation Association found that student pilots who use home flight simulators like X-Plane or Microsoft Flight Simulator managed to achieve certification with "5.5 fewer flight training hours than those who don't (use simulation), and in almost 20 hours less than the Federal Aviation Administration average." Obviously, there are qualifiers to these survey results, but they highlight the tangible value of complementary simulation as a learning tool. FLYING Magazine: https://lnkd.in/g2_uvwEN #airpower #airforce #defence #automation #businessaviation

Over the course of the forecast period, the industry is predicted to rise because of the growing demand from various countries for improved search and rescue #helicopters for use in public safety, law enforcement, #military, and other search and rescue applications. Helicopters used for search and rescue also meet the need for safe, prompt delivery of human organs for use in medical procedures. Global Search & Rescue Helicopter Market has valued at USD 1.91 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 6.90% through 2029. Explore Global Market and Key Players Insights: https://lnkd.in/gKncwsaq 🔑 Key Market Players are Airbus Leonardo S.p.A. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Russian Helicopters JSC Boeing NHIndustries KAI Korea Aerospace Industries Kawasaki Heavy Industries AgustaWestland