Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports. 
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.

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Charlotte Bailey

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a new intention to “jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and emerging vertical lift platforms.” Sikorsky believes the new agreement,&nbsp;inked on July 22, will “accelerate design cycles, shorten proposal turnaround times, and deliver faster, higher-performance solutions in both commercial and defense sectors.”
The companies stated that they have already identified specific opportunities for future work, applicable to new and existing rotary-wing platforms and uncrewed aerial systems.
The renewed commitment builds upon decades of collaboration between the Lockheed Martin subsidiary and the engine OEM. This includes 40 years of partnership on the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter, with nearly 10 million flight hours to date enabled by more than 1,230 Safran turboshaft engines delivered. However, Safran Helicopter Engines president Cédric Goubet believes that there are still “chapters to be written”—including in the emerging hybrid-electric propulsion space.

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a new intention to “jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and emerging vertical lift platforms.”

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Improved engine production and test facilities are mainly focused on military programs

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The first hybrid-electric flights above 30,000 feet, as well as the first across the North Atlantic, GE says.

GE Aerospace and Beta Technologies Cross Atlantic in Hybrid-electric Saab 340B Commuter Aircraft

Australian start-up planned to convert Beechcraft Bonanza and 1900D aircraft

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News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Canada Could Keep Gripen Engine Work at Home

Cristofer Slotoroff

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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