AURA AERO signed first firm order for its regional 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft ERA, with Pan Européenne Air Service. French private airline has been supporting AURA AERO and the ERA program from the outset, demonstrating its unwavering confidence in the manufacturer's vision and progress. As the first airline to make a firm commitment for ERA, Pan Européenne confirms,...
SMFL Helicopters launches following the merger of two industry leaders, with a vision to transform rotorcraft leasing through innovation and scale. SMFLH has been created by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited’s (SMFL) acquisition, through SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited, of two respected leasing companies – LCI and Macquarie Rotorcraft Limit...
Hermeus announced it successfully flew its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company's second first flight in less than a year. The flight kicks off a test campaign that will see the unmanned aircraft reach supersonic speeds. The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus' first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the c...
GO7 announced the launch of Orchestrated Virtual Interlining, which enables carriers to sell connected journeys that feel like interlining – without the costs and complexity of traditional agreements. Virtual interlining has largely been driven by third-party marketplaces, forcing airlines to compromise on their choice of partners and ancillaries. GO7’s Orchestrated VI reverses that dy...
Air Astana Group, the leading airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size, has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary since Air Astana started operating its first A320 in 2006, and includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. Peter Fos...
