Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Italy’s ELT Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration in the co-development of defence technologies for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The agreement was signed on the sidelines of "Paris Airshow 2025" (June 16-22) and reinforces the successful cooperation between DSTA and ELT Group. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264306-paris-airshow-elt-group-and-dsta-partners-to-advance-defence-technologies.html

Eve Air Mobility has signed its first binding framework agreement with Revo, an advanced Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operator headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, and its parent company, Helicopters International SA (OHI). The contract includes the purchase of up to 50 electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, associated entry into service and aftermarket services. This milestone marks Eve’s transition from development to execution, solidifying its position as a leading provider of next-generation UAM solutions. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264310-paris-airshow-2-eve-ar-mobility-and-revo-accelerate-uam-with-contract.html

ESA Ministerial Conference 2025 (CM25), space exploration, and international cooperation: these are some of the strategic dossiers addressed by the Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) Adolfo Urso, during his meeting with the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Josef Aschbacher, held on the occasion of the 55th edition of the "Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace – Paris Air Show" at Le Bourget. Also present at the meeting was the President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Teodoro Valente. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264334-space-urso-aschbacher-meeting-italy-candidate-for-esa-council-ministerial-presidency.html

Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, announced yesterday during the 55th edition of the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) that the Portuguese State has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft. In August 2019, the government of Portugal and Embraer signed a contract for the acquisition of five KC-390 aircraft, and with this potential additional acquisition, the Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) transport fleet will include six new-generation KC-390 aircraft, expanding its capacity to fulfill the missions of the Armed Forces and other missions of public interest. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264313-paris-airshow-3-portugal-announces-decision-to-acquire-sixth-kc-390-aircraft.html

Airbus and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have reached an agreement with the A-400M launch Nations to secure production for the programme for the foreseeable future, improve the cost of operations, and jointly develop new capabilities. Through the agreement, France and Spain stated their intention to advance four and three aircraft respectively in their delivery schedule. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264316-paris-airshow-4-france-and-spain-renew-commitment-to-the-a-400m-aircraft-programme.html

The assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype -Airbus’ high-performance tactical uncrewed aerial system- has concluded and the aircraft is ready to start the ground-tests campaign at the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Getafe, Spain. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264318-paris-airshow-5-first-sirtap-aircraft-prototype-ready.html

Embraer and the Netherlands have signed a historic contract today for the supply of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 Millennium aircraft fleet. The agreement, which includes a firm order and seven purchase options, was signed today by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman (MSc), Commander of the Material and IT Command, and Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, during a ceremony at the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22). The core of the aeromedical system is a roll-on/roll-off medical module, a self-contained and air-transportable unit that functions as a mini-hospital. It supports the treatment and transport of patients, including those requiring full life support. Its design also allows for the transport of infected patients, safeguarding medical personnel and crew. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264322-le-bourget-6-the-netherlands-enhance-c-390-millennium-aircraft-capability.html

At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) Leonardo and Bombardier Defense announced they’re entering into a collaboration phase to explore new opportunities in the Maritime MMA (Multi-Mission Aircraft) capability market. The parties signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to evaluate the possibility to respond to the growing demand for this wide range of airborne capabilities by integrating selected Leonardo systems into the Bombardier Global 6500 twin-engine jet platform. This would allow the parties to transform the aircraft into a next-generation Maritime MMA system targeting stringent market requirements. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264320-paris-airshow-7-leonardo-and-bombardier-defense-sign-mou-in-mma-market.html

At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Aloula Aviation, a brand name of Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco) announced a major achievement for the operator’s AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet, setting a 300,000 flight hours milestone in operations. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264329-paris-airshow-8-aloula-aviation-s-aw-139-helicopter-fleet-sets-300-000-flight-hours.html

Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus covering a major new order for 100 single-aisle A-321neo aircraft, with the potential to add another 50 units in the future. https://www.avionews.it/en/item/1264332-paris-airshow-9-vietjet-orders-100-a-321neo-airplanes.html