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Radia returns to Farnborough with expanded team, global industrial ecosystem, and continued momentum behind WindRunner

Solutions for the aviation of tomorrow: Liebherr at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Efforts to increase fuel efficient aircraft operation and an increasing demand for digital solutions are two main drivers for the aviation industry’s – a substantial transformation process that will affect the entire value chain for the benefit of the development of next-generation aircr...

Embraer showcases strong growth momentum at Farnborough International Airshow

Embraer will once again have a strong presence at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, highlighting its continued growth momentum driven by increasing aircraft deliveries, a record backlog, and business expansion across key global markets. The biennial event, which takes...

AURA AERO’s INTEGRAL R nears FAA certiﬁcation and returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

From July 20 to 26, AURA AERO will take part in EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, world’s largest aviation gathering, exhibiting in front of the International Aerobatic Club Pavilion. The manufacturer will return to Oshkosh with INTEGRAL R, its two-seat, aerobatic-capable training aircraft, which will perform two aerobatic demonstration ﬂights on Monday, July 20, and T...

Do228 NXT Demonstrator makes international trade fair debut at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

General Atomics AeroTec Systems will showcase the brand-new Do228 NXT Demonstrator aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow (July 20–24, 2026) in Great Britain, marking the aircraft's first presentation on the international stage. This appearance follows the aircraft's official Roll-Out and highly successful public debut at ILA Berlin in June 2026. Farnborough Internation...

Registration now open for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, to be held in Lyon, France

Registration has opened for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, which takes place 30 Nov. – 3 Dec. at EUREXPO Lyon in Lyon, France. As Europe’s leading event for the vertical aviation industry, EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 will bring together operators, manufacturers, regulators, suppliers, training organisations, unmanned aircraft systems companies, advanced air mobility innovators, and the next gener...

Cutting-edge aviation technology to be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

The future of aviation technology will be highlighted on July 21 as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh continues its annual tradition of featuring the latest innovations as part of displays on Boeing Plaza and demonstrations during the Tuesday air show. The 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice pre...

Tecnam to introduce a new vision for personal flying at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

Tecnam announced that EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will mark the public introduction of a new chapter in the company’s history and its long-term vision for the future of personal flying. Developed over several years, this initiative represents far more than a new aircraft program. It reflects Tecnam’s ambition to redefine the personal flying experience by combining Italian des...

Tuvoli, NATA and Embry-Riddle launch Inaugural AI Symposium for Business Aviation to guide industry transformation

Tuvoli, building the backbone of private aviation, today announced the launch of the first annual AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA), co-founded with the National Air Transportation Association and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s O’Maley College of Business. AISBA takes place during September 15–16 at Embry-Riddle’s residential campus in Daytona Bea...

Special Missions Cessna SkyCourier to appear at Farnborough International Airshow

Textron Aviation will return to the Farnborough International Airshow with a Cessna SkyCourier on static display, giving global customers and media an up‑close look at the aircraft’s expanding role in special missions, military and government operations. The Farnborough International Airshow provides an opportunity to highlight growing international interest in the Cessna SkyC...

Business Aviation at AERO 2027 will be even bigger, organiser pledges

AERO 2027 aims to build on the great success of AERO 2026 with an enhanced programme for business aviation, organisers Fairnamic confirmed today. For the second year running, AERO was Europe’s largest trade show for business aviation. Some 50 business jets and turboprops showcased, with 400-plus international exhibitors participating from the sector, versus its 2025 edition....

Deutsche Aircraft highlighted sustainable aviation progress and D328eco at ILA Berlin 2026

At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft showcased its continued progress in sustainable regional aviation, highlighting the research‑driven achievements supporting the development and industrialisation of the next‑generation D328eco turboprop. Company’s presence underscores its long‑term contribution to Germany’s climate‑compatible aviation research landscape, including activit...

Deutsche Aircraft and INERATEC demonstrate fuel-to-flight concept at ILA Berlin

Deutsche Aircraft and INERATEC are advancing their collaboration to demonstrate a fully integrated fuel-to-flight solution for sustainable and resilient aviation at ILA Berlin. At the centre of the showcase is the combination of the D328eco and D328 Multi-Role aircraft platforms with INERATEC’s modular synthetic fuel production systems, enabling d...

The countdown begins: tickets now live for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26

The Air Charter Association is announcing tickets for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26 are now officially on sale. Taking place on Tuesday 8 September 2026, ACE is a partnership between The ACA, Business Air News and London Biggin Hill Airport. Air Charter Expo has seen consistent growth over the years, with last year’s event setting new records, drawing over 2,000 attendees, 10...

AERO 2027 builds on the success of this year’s edition

AERO 2027, taking place from April 14-17, 2027, will feature a further developed concept designed to build on the great success of this year’s event. In 2026, 860 exhibitors from 50 countries took part in the global leading trade show for general aviation, business aviation, and air sports. Around 37,000 visitors came to AERO in Friedrichshafen, with approximately half of them holding a pilo...

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Ten years of Riga Aviation Forum — insights from Zigmars Vestfals on growth, milestones and the road ahead

As the 10th edition of the Riga Aviation Forum was getting ready to open, 50SkyShades — a long‑standing Media Partner of the event — took the opportunity to sit down with Zigmars Vestfals,...

Air Charter Expo achieves third consecutive year of record‑breaking attendance

Global trade body The Air Charter Association (The ACA) celebrated another record‑setting edition of Air Charter Expo (ACE’26) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, delivered in partnership with Busines...

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Cessna Skyhawk Veris VR flight training device set for NBAA-BACE debut in Las Vegas

TRU Simulation + Training Inc. will showcase its Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device (FTD) for the Cessna Skyhawk at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking the simulator's first appearance at the indust...