SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Tohoku Air Service, a helicopter operator owned by Tohoku Electric Power Company, for the purchase of one SkyDrive eVTOL . Under this agreement, SkyDrive aims to deliver the aircraft in 2028. Tohoku Air Service hopes to leverage the numerous advantages offered by eVTOL aircraft including quiet operation, lower purchase and maintenance costs. eVTOL also...
WingsLeasing announced the signing of a dry lease agreement of seven Tecnam P-MENTOR aircraft for the University of Nebraska-Kearney flight training program, marking a significant step forward in reshaping how flight schools access capital, scale operations and meet accelerating demand for pilot training. The agreement reflects a growing shift in aviation training: moving away from traditiona...
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG approved the order for a total of 20 new long-haul aircraft at its meeting today. The Executive Board had previously decided to order ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s. Delivery is scheduled to take place between 2032 and 2034. The Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 787-9 will replace older and therefore less efficient models starting in 203...
Up to 50 people with disabilities will get the chance to soar the skies of South Yorkshire thanks to a partnership between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Aerobility - a charity making aviation more accessible. Later this month, Aerobility will operate two adapted light aircraft over four days from Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The charity, which transforms lives by enabling people with d...
Diamond Aircraft returned from a highly successful appearance at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026. Marked by multiple premieres, strong customer engagement, and important program milestones, AERO 2026 proved to be a standout event for the company. The show represented a commercial high point, with Diamond Aircraft reaching a new record for contracts signed during AERO, underscoring continued market...
