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Boeing forecasts demand for 2.3 million new commercial pilots, technicians and cabin crew in next 20 years

Elixir Aircraft- growing globally, eyeing America

Since EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2022, Elixir Aircraft has quickly become a leader in the global training aircraft market. Sales orders are taking off, investment is pouring in and constant hiring is taking place. Elixir is filling a much-needed element of general aviation: new, more efficient, safer, a...

Pratt & Whitney announced over 400 PT6 E-Series engine family deliveries, surpassing 100,000 flying hours

Pratt & Whitney Canada has delivered over 400 PT6 E-Series engines, with the fleet now having flown more than 100,000 hours worldwide. Building on the legacy of the iconic PT6 engine family, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the PT6 E-Series has raised the bar o...

Electric Power Systems selected as electric aviation battery provider for Elfly research seaplane demonstrator

Electric Power Systems has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.The companies announced their partnership for the research demonstrator program at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, where both companies are participating. Under the terms of the agreement, EPS will deliver its EPiC battery line for the initial demonstration to incorporate u...

Daher TBM 960 turboprop-powered aircraft reaches its 80th delivery milestone

80th delivery milestone Daher TBM 960 was provided to a private owner, and the delivery comes just over a year after Daher formally launched the aircraft version in April 2022. The TBM 960 marks Daher fifth evolution of its TBM 900-series aircraft family – with a combined total of 488 aircraft to date in the TBM 900, TBM 910, TBM 930, TBM 940 and TBM 960 versions. This surpasses th...

Beechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture 2023

Textron Aviation new single-engine turboprop Beechcraft Denali made its show debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots and full-fuel payload of 1,100 pounds, the Beechcraft Denali is designed to have a range of 1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers and will be able to fly from Los Ange...

Embraer offers scholarships for its Master of Science in aeronautical engineering program in Brazil

Embraer opened the registration for the 32nd class of its Master of Science in aeronautical engineering program, a professional specialization for career acceleration of engineers who desire to deepen their knowledge in the aerospace sector in Brazil. There are 45 scholarships available for candidates from all over the country who can apply until September 3 through the link: https://embraer....

Spirit Air India sign LoI to acquire six new BN2T-4S Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

India-based domestic commuter airline Spirit Air has signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 6 factory new BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft from Britten-Norman. The BN2T-4S Islander is powered by twin Rolls Royce (Allison) Model 250 turboprop engines and benefits from an extended cabin, allowing one extra row of seats compared with the standard piston Islander. With its engines offer...

ASKA A5 drive & fly eVTOL advances FAA type certification process

ASKA A5 is world first flying car to start the type certification process with the FAA. The Silicon Valley air mobility company’s prototype was awarded Certificate of Authorization and Special Airworthiness Certification by the FAA and has started flight testing. Since 2022 ASKA has performed successful ground testing and in Q1/2023 began conducting on-street driving tests. Th...

Cabo Verde Airlines debuts its first Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing and Cabo Verde Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline first fuel-efficient 737 MAX jet with a special event at its home base with officials and employees. As part of its new “take-off” rebranding, the airline’s 737-8 will reconnect the Cape Verdean diaspora and boost tourism for the island nation from Africa, Europe, North America and South America...

Pipistrel expands US distribution network; appoints US West Coast distributor, Elemental Aviation

Pipistrel expanded its US distribution network with the appointment of a third regional distributor, Elemental Aviation, for the West Coast. Dedicated to advancing aviation through sustainable and innovative solutions, Elemental Aviation will be responsible for sales, service support and training for Pipistrel’s ultralight, light sport and type certified aircraft. Elemental Aviation wil...

Expanding reach into defense, drone and eVTOL segments Ampaire acquires Talyn Air

Ampaire and Talyn Air announced that Ampaire has acquired substantially all of the assets of Talyn. The transaction will accelerate Ampaire’s strategy to build and lead the electrification of aviation, driving further profitable growth by expanding into attractive adjacent defense, drone, and eVTOL markets as well as broadening its intellectual property and contracts portfolio with...

Daher “family values” at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with lineup of the Kodiak 100, Kodiak 900 and TBM 960 aircraft

Daher Aircraft Division is showcasing its turboprop-powered aircraft product line at the 2023 EAA AirVenture fly-in, bringing the Kodiak 100, Kodiak 900 and TBM 960 all together for the first time equipped with five-blade composite propellers from Hartzell Propeller. Debuting at this year’s EAA AirVenture is the Kodiak 100 with Hartzell five-blade composite propeller that is i...

HondaJet Elite II to debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Honda Aircraft Company will display the HondaJet Elite II at the 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, marking its inaugural showcase at a public airshow in the United States. The latest HondaJet Elite II, along with a selection of Honda products, will be on display throughout the airshow. HondaJet Elite II takes performance and comfort in its category to the next level. With an extended range of...

Safran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business

Safran announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities, which are mission critical for commercial & military aircraft and helicopters. The business has around 3,700 employees across eight facilities in Europe (France, UK and Italy) and in Asia, and also benefits from MRO and engineering capabilities. It is expecte...

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Kepplair Evolution reaches a major milestone with the delivery of its first prototype aircraft this summer

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NOEMI Aerospace - strategy beyond passenger travel - interview with Eric Lithun and Simon Bendrey - new aircraft platform approach

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AIR selects Dynon Avionics as exclusive avionics provider across smart aircraft portfolio

AIR announced a strategic partnership with Dynon Avionics as its exclusive avionics provider across its aircraft portfolio. The portfolio includes the AIR ONE personal eVTOL and the company&...

Daher Aircraft showcases its “go anywhere” Kodiak 900 along with the TBM 960 at France Air Expo

The European tour of Daher Aircraft’s “go-anywhere” Kodiak 900 multi-role airplane continues this week at the France Air Expo 2026 event in Lyon, France, where it will join a fast, e...

Cirrus launches “Let’s Go Fly!” immersive Apple Vision Pro flight experience

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Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA contract, providing mission-critical communications services for ‘hurricane hunter’ aircraft

SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, announced today that it has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National...