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Discover Daher newest turboprop-powered aircraft – the Kodiak 900 and TBM 960

Meet Daher family of highly efficient turboprop-powered aircraft at NBAA-BACE 2022 in Orlando, Florida, with the two latest models introduced this year – the Kodiak 900 and TBM 960 – on display. Nicolas Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of Daher’s Aircraft Divis...

Two fully outfitted G700 test aircraft will be showcased to customers across continents

Two fully outfitted Gulfstream G700 production test aircraft will embark on an extensive world tour to showcase Gulfstream’s flagship and the most spacious cabin in the industry to customers. The G700 world tour will commence directly after the two aircraft appear at NBAA-BACE 2022 and bu...

Dassault Falcon 10X enters production phase

Dassault Aviation is gearing up to produce initial subassemblies for the Falcon 10X, which will set a new standard in the ultra-long range business jet segment. First long-lead items including the landing gear, have been manufactured and are ready for assembly. A first fully representative composite wing is also being prepared for static and fatigue testing. Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO E...

Midnight discovery - Archer to unveil production aircraft at its November event

Archer Aviation will be unveiling Midnight - the first production eVTOL aircraft, at an Open House event on November 16, 2022. The event will provide further details on the aircraft’s specifications and capabilities, including its proprietary electric powertrain system, as well as the company’s progress towards FAA certification of the Midnight aircraft. Archer first annou...

Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace announce MOU on aerodynamic upgrades

Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace Group have entered into an MOU to develop further aerodynamic upgrades for Ampaire’s family of hybrid electric aircraft. This includes exclusive access to Tamarack’s Performance SMARTWINGÔ winglets on all alternative energy variants of the 208 Caravan, Twin Otter, and King Air aircraft. Joint development work has already commenced, with analysis...

Unique flying office concept - Executive Cabin for Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 aircraft

If you are looking for a unique office concept and spacious three workspace interior, Bombardier Executive cabin for Global 7500 and Global 8000 is what you need. With three workspaces, each 12 feet in length, the Executive cabin offers the unprecedented flow and leg room, enabling teams to creatively utilize space to remain productive in fli...

Welcome the latest of Honda Aircraft Company – HondaJet Elite II

NBAA-BACE 2022 was The PLACE to reveal latest from Honda Aircraft Company - HondaJet Elite II, an upgraded aircraft, featuring a host of key advancements in performance and comfort. The company also announced the introduction of automation technologies. Through Honda Aircraft Company’s constant pursuit of innovation, the HondaJet Elite II is the f...

New full-flight simulator for the Praetor Jets - Embraer & FlightSafety International

To meet growing demand for Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 training, FlightSafety will offer a new full-flight simulator for these models. The simulator, which is the third for the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 established by FlightSafety International, will be located in Orlando, Florida to serve the growing fleet of over 200 aircraft in the Praetor platform. Operations will begin in the second qu...

Virgin Atlantic took delivery of its first A330neo

Virgin Atlantic took delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft leased from Air Lease Corporation. The A330neo will play a crucial role in the company’s fleet transformation and also marks the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline. Virgin Atlantic will become the first operator of the type in the UK, and has ordered 13 A330neo aircraft (six on lease f...

ZURI hybrid VTOL announced construction updates

As a result of technology demonstrator tests, subscale models, aerodynamics simulations and many complex calculations, significant changes in the design of the ZURI hybrid VTOL have been made. One of the changes that will affect the passenger version the most is the change in the internal layout. The original VIP and Executive variants, which had different seating arrangements, are now unifie...

ACIA Aero Leasing & Deutsche Aircraft collaborates to market aircraft firefighting applications

Deutsche Aircraft and ACIA Aero Leasing have signed a MoU to collaborate on marketing, focusing efforts on D328 and D328eco variants that provide passenger, multi-role, and firefighting aircraft configurations. Wildfires are an increasingly prevalent source of devastation in many areas across the world every year, generating adverse impacts that are only com...

55 Cessna Skyhawks aircraft will support pilot training for ATP Flight School

Textron Aviation and ATP Flight School agreed for the purchase of 55 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. The piston aircraft will add to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, across 74 training centers nationwide. Deliveries of the 55 aircraft will begin in late 2023 and continue throughout 2024. Chris Crow, vice president, Textron Aviation Piston Sales, commented:&n...

Airbus and partners embark on SAF deliveries in China

Airbus has opened a new sustainable aviation chapter in China as an A320neo for China Eastern Airlines - first time powered by a five percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel fuel blend - took off from its Airbus Delivery Centre in Tianjin. SAF is a sustainably-produced aviation fuel made from feedstocks ranging from used fat, oil and grease to municipal and forestry waste. Compared to foss...

Air Tahiti expands fleet with additional ATR 72-600 and confirms order for two ATR 42-600S

ATR and Air Tahiti announced the signature of a firm order for one ATR 72-600 and confirmed a deal for two ATR 42-600S – for ‘STOL’, Short Take-Off and Landing. For over 65 years, Air Tahiti has been offering essential connectivity to the communities of French Polynesia. Strong supporter of the ATR for more than 30 years, operating a fleet of 10 aircraft, it became the launc...

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World's longest-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR takes to the skies

The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three...

Electra completes first urban flight of hybrid-electric ultra short aircraft in downtown Charleston

Electra completed first urban demonstration of its Ultra Short airplane at the Columbus Street Terminal, offering a real-world look at how regional air travel can move beyond...

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

Kepplair Evolution, which recently received official support from the French government and the Occitanie region as part of the France 2030 plan and the FEDER (European Regional Development Fund) for...

Platoon Aviation to build Europe's largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet

Platoon Aviation signed a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets. With this order, Pl...

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

NOEMI Aerospace unveiled a broader platform strategy that expands company’s vision beyond its initial fully electric amphibious passenger aircraft programme. The company remains firmly committed...

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection complete regional electric flight demonstrations across Florida

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways Holdings and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier...

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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

Cirrus launched Let’s Go Fly!, a first-of-its-kind app created for Apple Vision Pro that delivers an immersive introduction to Personal Aviation—the freedom, convenience and acce...

Bell announced order of first Bell 407GXi in India with TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron announced the order of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, one of India’s most established non-scheduled rotary-wing operators. F...

Climate-friendly aviation: greater ambition pays off

Which strategy leads to cost-effective, climate-friendly aviation in 2070? Four scenarios from the Bauhaus Luftfahrt think tank illustrate the impacts of different transformation paths. Key points: In...

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...

Bombardier Defense to provide three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for maritime surveillance in Australia

Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force. Metrea - the originator and leading provider...