Thales has secured a contract to supply avionics systems for AirAsia’s new fleet of 304 Airbus A320neo aircraft.

The contract covers equipment such as flight management systems, navigation systems, low-range radio altimeter, and emergency location transmitters.

Thales will also provide repair-by-the-hour support services for aircraft operated by AirAsia.

Airbus has received an order from BOC Aviation for two new A320-200 aircraft.

Expected to be delivered this year, both aircraft will be on lease to an Asian airline.

Rocket Lab has raised $75m in a Series D financing round, bringing the company’s total funding to $148m.

The funds will allow Rocket Lab to expand its manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, US, while increasing its production capabilities.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a contract from UAE-based satellite solutions provider Yahsat to supply ground-based control systems.

"The funds will allow Rocket Lab to expand its manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, US, while increasing its production capabilities."

Kratos’ ground based solutions, including EPOCH integrated product suite and Monics carrier monitoring system, will allow Yahsat to provide command and control for Al Yah 3 communications satellite, which is set for launch this year.

Honeywell Aerospace has been selected by Airbus to provide its 131-9A auxiliary power unit as standard equipment for the latter’s A320 family of aircraft.

The 131-9A power unit provides airlines with the benefits of increased fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs.