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Defence
Airbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
The French Defence Procurement Agency has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also comprising Naval Group.


Commercial Aircraft
Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engine receives EASA type certification
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in July 2024 and paves the way for the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter into service later this year.


Space
Airbus awarded Oberon satellites contract by UK MOD
London, UK, 10 February 2025 – Airbus has been awarded the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Oberon contract to design and build two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites with day-and-night, all-weather, space-based ‘Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance’ (ISR) capability.

Defence
Airbus signs new study contract to define France's future maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft programme.
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Helicopters
How Airbus is training the current and next generation of helicopter pilots and technicians
Airbus Helicopters has placed a strong focus on making sure that pilots and mechanics can benefit from the highest level of knowledge and experience in their missions. This commitment was recently illustrated by the celebration of 250,000 trainees.
