miércoles, 18 de febrero de 2026
Singapur y Airbus completan pruebas del helicóptero MUM-T
viernes, 28 de noviembre de 2025
Nueva Zelanda: Compra dos A321XLR
Nueva Zelanda firma contrato para dos A321XLR
viernes, 7 de noviembre de 2025
Más Airbus A400M para Indonesia
Prabowo anuncia la incorporación de 4 unidades Airbus A400M a las Fuerzas Armadas Nacionales de Indonesia
domingo, 28 de septiembre de 2025
Tailandia: La RTAF busca un A330MRTT+ y 2 helos
La Real Fuerza Aérea Tailandesa firma un pedido del Airbus A330 MRTT+ de próxima generación y añade dos helicópteros Airbus H225.
martes, 27 de mayo de 2025
Se ofrece MRTT a Malasia
Airbus ofrece transporte cisterna multifunción A330 (MRTT) a Malasia
martes, 10 de septiembre de 2024
Airbus contraoferta helicópteros a las FFAA argentinas
Airbus propone helicópteros Dauphin y Lakota para la Armada y el Ejército Argentino

Airbus Helicopters tomó nota de los movimientos que está realizando el Ministerio de Defensa argentino para el reequipamiento de sus Fuerzas Armadas.
En dialogo con Aviacion Online, Pierre-Marie Gout, Gerente General de Airbus Helicopters para el Cono Sur informo sobre el ofrecimiento de helicópteros AS365 N3 Dauphin de segunda mano para la Armada (ARA) y el H145/Lakota para el reemplazo de los UH-1 del Ejército (EA).
Pierre-Marie Gout confirmó que ya fue presentada una propuesta para la incorporación de helicópteros Dauphin de segunda mano para cubrir las necesidades de la Armada Argentina, en particular para equipar a los patrulleros oceánicos (OPV) con una unidad aérea embarcada.
Aunque los detalles sobre el origen específico de las aeronaves no fueron revelados, Airbus asegura que los helicópteros fueron sometidos a un exhaustivo proceso de reacondicionamiento y modernización, lo que les permitiría operar con altos estándares de seguridad y eficiencia. Se trataría de unidades Dauphin AS365 N3 con pocos años de uso, navalizadas, modernizadas y con muchas horas de vuelo remanente y con un paquete de soporte logístico incial.
Son aeronaves bien conocidas en la Prefectura Naval Argentina, que opera 4 unidades, tres de los cuales están siendo modernizados a al nuevo estándar N3+ en Brasil.
La Armada Argentina tiene un requerimiento de ocho nuevos helicópteros ligeros para sustituir a los antiguos AS-555-SN Fennec, cuya operatividad es muy reducida al día de hoy. En principio, la Armada había preseleccionado al AW109M, y se había firmado una carta de intención con Leonardo, su fabricante. Luego de un tiempo de incertidumbre, provocado presumiblemente por el cambio de autoridades luego del acceso de Javier Milei a la presidencia del país, en julio se autorizó la toma de crédito público por 98 millones de dólares para hacer frente a esta adquisición.
Sin embargo, la oferta de Airbus Helicopters podría cambiar las preferencias de Armada Argentina, ya que existe la posibilidad de que algunas unidades puedan llegar via FMS desde EE.UU. (provenientes del US Coast Guard), lo que garantiza el acceso a unas líneas de crédito muy convenientes.
En paralelo, Airbus también manifestó su intención de ofrecer helicópteros H145 Lakota, configurados principalmente para entrenamiento y transporte básico, a través del programa FMS. La propuesta es por los UH-72B, versión más potente y con aviónica mejorada, que se está entregando al Ejército de EE.UU. bajo el programa Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), en reemplazo de los OH-58 y UH-1H.
Una de las claves de esta propuesta es el modelo de financiamiento ofrecido por Airbus. Al tratarse de la versión Lakota fabricada en los EE.UU, Argentina podría al programa de Ventas Militares Extranjeras (FMS), lo que redunda en menores precios de adquisición y acceso a líneas de crédito convenientes.
Asimismo, Pierre-Marie Gout afirmó que la compañía estaría dispuesta a negociar un acuerdo que incluya la transferencia de tecnología y la participación de la industria aeronáutica argentina a través de FAdeA. La compañía privada argentina Helicopteros Marinos S.A. también es operaria de los modelos H145 y Dauphin, así que su mantenimiento rutinario estaría garantizado a nivel nacional, contando además Airbus con una sólida red de soporte técnico en la región.
sábado, 30 de julio de 2022
Australia firma por una satélite con Airbus
El Departamento de Defensa de Australia firma un acuerdo de investigación satelital de 40 millones con Airbus
Satélite Airbus Arrow 150 (imagen: Airbus)
Socio estratégico para acelerar las tecnologías espaciales
La jefa científica de defensa de Australia, la profesora Tanya Monro, ha anunciado que Airbus ha sido seleccionado como socio estratégico para Resilient Multi-mission Space STaR Shot de Defense, un programa de investigación estratégica establecido para desarrollar capacidades espaciales futuras para las Fuerzas de Defensa de Australia (ADF).Airbus Defence and Space, desarrollador e integrador de satélites con experiencia, trabajará con Defense para ofrecer el ambicioso programa de investigación espacial de Defense que, al menos, garantizará que los combatientes de guerra australianos tengan acceso garantizado a los servicios de satélite.
“Al asociarnos con Airbus, aceleraremos el desarrollo de tecnologías satelitales críticas para el ADF y nos aseguraremos de que nuestros combatientes tengan acceso continuo a servicios de comunicación, inteligencia y vigilancia resistentes y confiables”, dijo el profesor Monro.
Airbus fue seleccionado como socio estratégico preferido por un panel de expertos de Defensa y la Agencia Espacial Australiana. Contará con el apoyo de tres socios de la industria australiana: Inovor Technologies, Shoal Group y Deloitte, así como de socios académicos y una variedad de pequeñas y medianas empresas australianas.
“Esta es una verdadera colaboración entre el gobierno, la industria y la academia que ayudará a posicionar nuestro creciente sector espacial australiano para ofrecer futuras tecnologías espaciales soberanas y capacidades operativas”, dijo el profesor Monro.
Ya ha comenzado la planificación de dos misiones de satélites experimentales. Defense ha comprado dos autobuses satélite Airbus Arrow 150 valorados en más de 20 millones de dólares. Estos autobuses satelitales estarán equipados con cargas útiles y tecnologías desarrolladas por la industria y la academia australianas.
“Los satélites Arrow brindan algunas de las primeras oportunidades posibles para llevar al espacio cargas útiles de Defensa desarrolladas en Australia”, dijo.
“A medida que madure nuestro sector espacial nacional, utilizaremos satélites diseñados y construidos localmente que se espera que sean los satélites más ambiciosos jamás diseñados y construidos en Australia”.
En total, la asociación con Airbus representa una inversión de más de 40 millones de dólares en tecnologías satelitales.
“La autosuficiencia en las tecnologías espaciales es fundamental si queremos garantizar la defensa y la seguridad del país”, dijo el profesor Monro.
La firma de la asociación estratégica aumenta una relación estratégica en curso entre Defensa y Airbus bajo una Alianza Estratégica de Investigación y Desarrollo.
Ministerio de defensa de Australia
lunes, 18 de julio de 2022
Airbus entrega sus H135 a Tailandia
Airbus entrega el segundo lote de helicópteros de entrenamiento H135 a RTAF
Helicóptero de entrenamiento H135 de la RTAF (fotos: Airbus Helicopters)
domingo, 11 de julio de 2021
viernes, 25 de junio de 2021
Un tercer C295W para la Real Fuerza Aérea Tailandesa
The Royal Thai Army Signs a Contract for the Third C295W

Currently Royal Thai Armed Force operates two C295W airlifter (photo : Scramble)
Airbus said in a statement that the Thai Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement to supply one additional C295W, including three of the existing C295W, which will be delivered in 2023, which will be used in general, passenger, powerlifting missions. paratroopers, paratroopers and medical evacuation
Yohan Pelissier, Airbus Defense and Space's Southeast Asia Director, said: “The additional aircraft order from Thailand's Ministry of Defense demonstrates continued confidence in its transport capabilities. Proven military Airbus aircraft.”
“The C295 is now popular in Asia-Pacific due to its modular design. As well as maneuverability and durability, it also has low operating costs compared to other platforms in its class. This was a good opportunity for the military. We look forward to seeing the growth of the C295 fleet in the region.”
This agreement brings the total number of C295 orders in the Asia-Pacific region to 25 aircraft.
This acquisition is the result of the Army canceling the supply of aircraft to transport important personnel or #Gulfstream G500 VIP aircraft, valued at 1,348.5 million baht, which TAF has published for the first time. And there are criticisms on the suitability of the procurement. Both high-performance aircraft and can fly as far as Europe. which is probably more than necessary for use
Later, the Army Commander said The Royal Thai Army has considered converting the Gulfstream G500 procurement program to a C-295W medium transport aircraft instead.
TAF
miércoles, 2 de junio de 2021
Airbus A330 MRTT ya tiene un sistema de autoreabastecimiento en vuelo
Airbus A330 MRTT Auto Refuelling System Completes Development Phase

MRTT with RSAF F-16D (photo : Airbus)
Tanking goes automatic
In-flight refuelling operations are among the most demanding missions. Both the tanker and receiver pilots need to operate in close formation, flying aircraft with different flight envelopes and ranging speeds, in day-and-night and all weather conditions, and above the battlefield…. There are many factors that are unpredictable and could put the missions at risk.The Airbus A330MRTT has a solid track record providing safe operational services to its customer base and other allies like the USAF. The Airbus aircraft gained its reputation as a tanker after seeing action in the Middle East supporting coalition war fighters during Operation Shader and Okra against Daesh, with interoperability, mission success and availability rates as a highlight of its performance.
But for Airbus’ engineers, the road to success does not end here. They envisaged a new chapter where, under the name of SMART MRTT, the multirole tanker gained a new set of game-changing capabilities including enhanced maintenance solutions and the ability to carry out fully automated aerial refuelling operations.
The automatic refuelling system was called A3R and the idea behind it was clear: reduce air refuelling operator (ARO) workload, improve safety and optimise the rate of air-to-air refuelling (AAR) transfer in operational conditions to maximise aerial superiority. Everything at the ‘simple’ push of a bottom.

Two RSAF A330MRTTs during trials in Singapore (photo : Airbus)
Revealed to the public in 2018, the A3R has met every milestone, including several aeronautic ‘world firsts’ such as the first automated contacts. In a joint operation with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) an Airbus’ A310 company development tanker performed seven automatic contacts with a RAAF KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport. More recently, in 2020, Airbus announced the first ever fully automatic refuelling operation with a boom system. The flight test campaign involved an Airbus A310 tanker testbed aircraft with an F-16 fighter aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force acting as a receiver.
2020 also saw the announcement by Airbus to collaborate with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to develop the A330 SMART MRTT programme. Singapore became a key partner for the new automated aerial refuelling capabilities and under the agreement, an RSAF A330 MRTT took part in the development, flight test campaign and final certification programme.
Successful trials in Singapore
Now the A3R has taken another important leap towards certification with the completion of the development phase after a successful flight test campaign.The trials, performed with the RSAF and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), took place in Singapore in early 2021. It marked participation of an A3R-equipped RSAF A330 MRTT acting as tanker and several receivers from the RSAF, including another A330 MRTT and fighter aircraft like the F-16 and F-15SG.

A330 SMART MRTT (image : Airbus)
During the trial, a total of 88 fully automated dry and wet contacts and transfers of nearly 30 tonnes of fuel were successfully executed, including the first fully automated operations with another A330 MRTT and RSAF F-16D/F-16D+ receivers.
All tests required for A3R Data Gathering with the F-15SG, including operational flights to demonstrate the A3R performances in a mission representative scenario were also completed.
Luis Miguel Hernández, Airbus SMART MRTT Manager, said: ‘We had the opportunity to test our system with different receiver types ensuring the right fit of our systems, while gathering extensive data key to completing the A3R development. The team were able to test the limits of the system successfully, verifying its robustness and ability to automatically track receivers with varying configurations’.
Key to the mission success was the excellent cooperation with the RSAF and DSTA. ‘We have built an extraordinary relationship based on mutual trust. Teams from all sides worked as a single unit during the test campaign and it is always a pleasure to fly with such a professional crew. They are the first partner nation involved in the development of the SMART MRTT, and we are honoured to have them on board’, added Hernandez.
(Airbus
lunes, 15 de febrero de 2021
Australia: KC-30A mejorados
Australian KC-30A Applied with Airbus SmartForce

Five KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No 33 Squadron on taxiway Alpha at RAAF Base Amberley (photo : Aus DoD)
Royal Australian Air Force benefits from Airbus SmartForce digital services
Amberley (Australia) – Airbus has recently signed a contract to provide a digital services focus for the maintenance of the Air Refueling Boom System (ARBS) on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) fleet.
Based on the Airbus suite of digital services SmartForce, this service is intended to support the operator in reducing maintenance costs and improving fleet availability by optimizing the fault diagnosis and troubleshooting tasks for the ARBS of the tanker aircraft, based on data analytics applications.
The Central Data System plays a key role, allowing operators to draw on the flight data recorded by the Mission Recording System and provides information outputs about issues registered during the flight and recommended maintenance actions to fix them.
Within the KC-30A Enterprise, the Central Data System is a joint development built upon a successful long-standing collaboration among Airbus, the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) and the Australian KC-30A Through Life Support (TLS) provider Northrop Grumman Australia, in sharing data and defining the architecture of the system.
Future proposed development of the capability will allow customers which apply this technology to their fleet to be able to extend the ARBS analytics to entire aircraft level diagnostics.
Stephan Miegel, Head of Military Aircraft Services at Airbus Defence and Space, said:“Since the launch of SmartForce in 2018, Airbus is fully committed to support the digital initiatives of our customers. Working collaboratively with them, we have signed five agreements for the co-development of new services and technologies. We are proud to see that military operators are increasingly joining us on our digital journey.”
Jake Adams, Northrop Grumman Australia KC-30A Program Manager, said: “The introduction of the Central Data System has provided significant benefits in terms of increased availability of the ARBS. The recent agreement between Airbus and Northrop Grumman Australia ensures that the RAAF continues to benefit from this capability as well as providing the opportunity for ongoing collaboration and sharing of data and analytics to enhance the ARBS capability.”
Group Captain Scott Parry, Officer Commanding Heavy Air Lift Systems Program Office, commented: “The Central Data System delivers a significant capability benefit for the KC-30A aircraft and demonstrates the strong commitment within the KC-30A enterprise to innovation and improvement.”
SmartForce is a suite of services enabling military operators to exploit aircraft data to improve troubleshooting, optimize maintenance effort, predict maintenance actions and plan smartly for material demand and improving the fleet availability. SmartForce capitalizes on the new power of big data analytics coupled to secured connectivity to maximize mission readiness.
Airbus
lunes, 24 de febrero de 2020
Singapur colaborará con Airbus con el desarrollo del A330 SMART MRTT
Airbus and Singapore Collaborate on A330 SMART MRTT Development

RSAF A330 MRTT in a refuelling operation with a RSAF F-15SG fighter (photo : Airbus)
Singapore – Airbus and Singapore have agreed to collaborate on the development of the A330 SMART Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The SMART MRTT programme will develop, certify and implement Automatic Air-to-Air refuelling (A3R) capability as well as enhanced maintenance solutions for the A330 MRTT.
With this collaboration Singapore becomes a key partner for the new automated aerial refueling capabilities. Under the agreement, a RSAF A330 MRTT will take part in the ongoing development, flight test campaign and final certification programme. The flight test campaign, which has already started, is aiming for certification in 2021.
While development of SMART MRTT capabilities further strengthens Airbus’ leading position and technological edge in the tanker market, the enhanced maintenance solution is designed to improve A330 MRTT’s availability and overall mission success rate.
Airbus Head of Military Aircraft, Alberto Gutiérrez said: “With this agreement, the Singapore Air Force leads the evolution of the A330 MRTT, helping us to bring new hands-off capabilities to the benchmark of next-gen tanker operations”.
Towards a full autonomous operation
The A3R system requires no additional equipment on the receiver and is intended to reduce air refuelling operator (ARO) workload, improve safety and optimise the rate of air-to-air refuelling (AAR) transfer in operational conditions to maximise aerial superiority.Once the A3R system is activated by the ARO, the Boom Flight Control System becomes fully automated and progresses to transfer fuel upon contact with the receiver. During this process, the ARO simply monitors the operation. In the event of an anomaly due to receiver stability deviations or malfunctions on the tanker, the A3R system is able to disconnect and/or clear the Boom away from the receiver safely.
On the receiver end, pilots closing in to the tanker take visual cues from the automated Pilot Director Lights (PDL). This feature allows for more efficient operations, with smoother transitions and minimises time during the coupled state.
The A3R development paves the way towards a fully autonomous aerial refuelling operation.
Two years since the world’s first automated contact
In July 2018 Airbus demonstrated that A3R was feasible as a product after the achievement of the world’s first automated contact with a Boom system. In a joint operation with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the company’s A310 development tanker performed seven automated contacts with a RAAF KC-30A MRTT, also made by Airbus.Enhanced maintenance
Enhanced maintenance equipment will allow ground crews to detect and troubleshoot directly from the aircraft’s cockpit the root cause of a failure. This new upgrade enables faster resolution of ground tasks while providing the means for maximising the efficient use of spare parts.Airbus
miércoles, 20 de marzo de 2019
Airbus mantiene a las fuerzas neozelandesas
Airbus Extends Support Contracts with NZDF

Armada de la RNZAF (photo : Rodney Maas)
New Airbus Australia Pacific Managing Director Andrew Mathewson has confirmed the extension of the company’s arrangement with the NZDF for the support of the RNZAF’s P-3K2 Orion and C130H Hercules, and has added the SH-2G(i) Seasprite to its portfolio.
At last week’s 2019 Avalon Airshow, Mr Mathewson said that the signing of the contract signified Airbus’ support of the New Zealand Defence Force’s P3K2 and C130H to the end of their service life.

Kaman Seasprite helicopter (photo : NZDF)
“The contract is split into two-year service blocks with the first service block ending in June 2020,” he said. “The scope includes aircraft maintenance, engine and propeller maintenance and component maintenance, including logistics, procurement and engineering in support of the maintenance activities,” Mr Mathewson said. “I’m delighted to add that maintenance on the SeaspriteSH2G(i) is also included in these arrangements.”
Mr Mathewson said that Airbus and New Zealand Defence Force had been actively working together for many years with this contract beginning in 1998. “The continuation of this contract is testament to the open and robust working relationship both organisations enjoy,” he said.
ADBR
lunes, 19 de noviembre de 2018
Nueva Zelanda y Airbus diseñarán un UAV
Airbus and New Zealand to Develop UAV

Airbus, NZ to develop UAV and space data tech capability (image : DefenseNews)
New Airbus agreement to develop capability in Unmanned Aircraft & space data tech
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has welcomed a new agreement with Europe’s largest aeronautics and space company, Airbus, committing to work together to develop capability in New Zealand’s emerging Unmanned Aircraft (UA) and space data technology sectors.
The Letter of Intent, between Airbus and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), sets out a commitment to seek opportunities for Airbus to test and trial its UA technologies in New Zealand, and to work together to support the development and adoption of new and innovative space data technologies and applications.
“Airbus has committed to collaborate on innovation challenges that combine UA and space data technologies. These challenges will generate solutions for real problems, catalyse innovation and increase our R&D capabilities in UAs and space data technologies and applications,” says Minister Megan Woods.
“Airbus is an international leader in innovation, with deep knowledge and great access to data and specific technical tools – all things that we can leverage to build our own R&D capabilities.
“Airbus is already building strong connections within our innovation and space ecosystems, including a recent agreement that establishes the Centre of Space Science Technology in Alexandra as the primary provider of Airbus satellite data and products in New Zealand.
“Attracting R&D investment and activity in areas like new space and advanced aviation technologies are key priorities for Innovative Partnerships as there is huge potential for New Zealand to be at the forefront of these rapidly developing sectors,” says Woods.
The Letter of Intent is another success for Innovative Partnerships. Earlier this year, both Zephyr Airworks and LeoLabs credited the programme as part of the reason they are undertaking R&D in New Zealand.
NZ Gov
miércoles, 31 de octubre de 2018
Tailandia recibe dos nuevos H225Ms
The Royal Thai Air Force Receives Two New H225Ms

RTAF H225M helicopter (photo : RTAF)
Thailand, The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has taken delivery of its seventh and eighth H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters.
Since 2012, the RTAF has placed orders for a total of 12 H225Ms under its fleet modernisation programme. Belonging to a contract signed in 2016, these new additions will join the air force’s existing fleet of six H225Ms for combat search and rescue, search and rescue flights and troop transport missions.
The 11-ton-catergory twin-turbine H225M is relied upon as a force multiplier by many air forces worldwide thanks to its outstanding endurance and fast cruise speed. Featuring state-of-the-art electronic instruments and the renowned 4-axis autopilot system, the multirole helicopter may be fitted with various equipment to suit any role. Close to 90 units are currently in service in six countries across the globe, surpassing the 100,000 flight hour milestone.
Airbus Helicopters
martes, 23 de octubre de 2018
H145 para Filipinas
Philippine Government Orders First H145 Helicopter from Airbus

Airbus H145 helicopter
The Philippine government has ordered one H145 helicopter for Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Airbus said September 26. Airbus noted that this is the first H145 helicopter that will serve in the Philippine government.
“Philippine Coast Guard has placed an order for one H145 helicopter, making it the first H145 parapublic operator in the Philippines,” Airbus said.
Airbus said that the new 4-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter is specially equipped with high frequency radios, emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, search light, and electro-optical systems to perform critical missions including search and rescue, medical evacuation, maritime patrol and law enforcement.
“The latest contract will also encompass on-site technical support and continuing airworthiness management organisation services, fully supported by Airbus’ team in the country,” it noted.
“We are honoured by the Philippine Coast Guard’s decision to introduce the country’s first parapublic H145 into its fleet, as the perfect complement to the current workhorse BO105 which has served the agency well for the past 40 years. We have full confidence in the H145’s ability to support the agency’s work, coupled with our dedicated in-country customer centre which stays committed to supporting its operations in close proximity,” said Philippe Monteux, Head of Southeast Asia and Pacific of Airbus Helicopters.
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