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Vertical Aerospace and Aciturri Aerostructures announce long-term airframe partnership for VX4

Vertical Aerospace announced a long-term strategic partnership with Aciturri Aerostructures to build the airframe for Vertical’s electric and hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft VX4. Under the partnership agreement, Aciturri will supply the entire airframe, including the wing, empennage, pylons and fuselage, of both the pre-production and, subject to certification, certified V...

Joby to acquire Blade’s passenger business, accelerating air taxi commercialization

Joby Aviation has entered into a definitive agreement with Blade Air Mobility to purchase Blade’s leading urban air mobility passenger business. Blade's Medical division, which was not included in the transaction and will remain a separate public company, is to partner with Joby on medical transportation. In addition to unlocking immediate market access and infrastructure across key...

Wet vs. dry aircraft washing: all you need to know about aircraft cleaning types

Aviation industry has evolved significantly in how it approaches aircraft cleaning, moving away from manual methods toward automated solutions that are more efficient. Today, understanding the differences between wet and dry washing methods is crucial for making decisions about aircraft cleaning services. What makes these two cleaning techniques different, and when should you use each one?  ...

Spanish Business Aviation Event 2025, the third edition, with a new location and static aircraft exhibition

The Spanish Business Aviation Association is set to host the third edition of the Spanish Business Aviation Event (SBAE 2025) on November 5–6 at the prestigious Real Aeroclub de España in Madrid. This key industry event will bring together leading figures in business aviation from Spain and across Europe. This year, the SPBAA has chosen a new venue — the iconic RACE &m...

Cebu Pacific selects Lufthansa Technik for integrated Consumables & Expendables supply

Lufthansa Technik and Cebu Pacific have agreed to further strengthen their collaboration. The provider of technical aircraft services and the Manila-based airline signed a contract for the integrated Consumable & Expendables supply for Cebu Pacific’s 100-aircraft fleet, including Airbus A320, A321ceo/neo and A330neo models. Shevantha Weerasekera, Cebu Pacific’s Vice President of...

FLYGABON receives first ATR 42-600, becomes Africa's youngest fleet

Afrijet Business Service, operating as FLYGABON, the leading airline in Central Africa, has taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet on the continent. This aircraft enables Afrijet Business Service to complete the transition to an all-ATR -600 fleet, replacing its previous-generation ATR 42-500.  In parallel, the airline has also c...

SalamAir welcomes new Airbus A321neo to expand its operations

SalamAir announced the arrival of its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo named “Muttrah”, which was chosen through an Instagram vote by our passengers and followers. This new addition brings SalamAir’s fleet to 14 aircraft and further strengthens the airline’s commitment to efficient operations, enhanced passenger comfort, and environmental responsibility. Powered by ad...

Panorama Jets reinforces safety standards with Wingman renewal and Flight Leader participation

Panorama Jets has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and continuous improvement by renewing its WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator status, this time through the Flight Leader Program. Recognizing the value of ongoing coaching and deeper engagement, Panorama Jets transitioned from traditional audits to quarterly coaching sessions with their Flight Leader coach. Gonzalo Alexander Castillo, Chief...

Million Air Hollywood-Burbank rebrands to Hollywood Burbank Jet Center

After operating under the Million Air brand at Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) for 22 years, privately-owned Million Air Burbank rebranded itself as Hollywood Burbank Jet Center on July 31, 2025.   While the brand undergoes a refresh, customers will enjoy the same first-class service FBO is known to provide under the guidance of its veteran leadership team, including: Owner Ha...

EHang partners with Wanyi Tianxia to complete groundbreaking long-range UAV cargo flights

EHang VT20 series logistics eVTOL has successfully completed an intercity round trip cargo delivery flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou, which is a groundbreaking long-range UAV cargo flight route in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The one-way flight covered a distance of 83 kilometers and lasted approximately 55 minutes, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency betw...

Embraer to develop a strong industrial partnership with Lithuania while strengthening its presence across Europe

Embraer is working with Lithuanian industry to establish long-term cooperation in aerospace and defense. This partnership follows Lithuania’s decision to select the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in June 2025. Over the past few weeks, a delegation of experts from Embraer has traveled across Lithuania to meet with local industrial partners and visit several facilities....

H55 redefines noise standards at major US airport

H55 electric aircraft flies so quiet, that during a noise measurement test, the Bristell B23 Energic powered by H55 propulsion system was so quiet that the electric aircraft flew without triggering three of six official noise-monitoring sensors. On 11 July 2025, the B23 Energic flew identical flight paths alongside a c...