August 2026 brought Europe its strongest BEV month of the year at a record 30% share, while made-in-China plug-in hybrids grew 141% year to date by sidestepping EU duties on battery-electric cars.
Airbus Helicopters has clinched a string of contracts from European governments and operators, while expanding its footprint in Africa and Asia with new H135 and H160 deals.
PZL Mielec has begun production of Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters for the Czech Republic, marking the first such assembly in Europe. The aircraft will join the RescEU pool.