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Liebherr supplies first nose landing gear for commercial freighter aircraft

Next‑generation Praetor 600E earns triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority, the FAA and EASA .The certification follows the unveiling of the new aircraft, alongside the Praetor 500E, in February 2026, when both were introduced as the first evolution of the industry-leadin...

easyJet and Rolls-Royce complete successful 100% hydrogen aero engine test, advancing sustainable flight technology

easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine reachi...

Piaggio Aerospace strengthens global presence at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

Piaggio Aerospace successfully concluded its first-ever participation at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, Europe's leading general aviation exhibition. During the four-day event, Piaggio Aerospace presented its latest P.180 Avanti EVO on the static display. Exhibiting alongside trusted German P.180 operator partner AirGO, Piaggio Aerospace offered visitors a first-hand experience of the aircraf...

Building on the global triumph of P2012 series - stepping into Tecnam P2012 VIP at AERO 2026

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 Tecnam Aircraft unveiled brand new P2012 VIP. Exactly as stated, building on the global triumph of the P2012 series. My first experience with the P2012 dates back to CARIBAVIA 2025, when I had the opportunity to explore St. Barth Executive’s P2012 STOL. Intrigued by this announcement, I opted for a personalized tour with Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 &...

Diamond Aircraft appoints AirMax Patrol as exclusive U.S. distributor of the DA62 MPP

Diamond Aircraft and AirMax Patrol LLC jointly announce the award of exclusive DA62 MPP U.S. distributor status to AirMax Patrol. Based in Reno, Nevada, AirMax will be promoting sales and mission integration of the DA62 MPP aircraft to Airborne Law Enforcement agencies, search and rescue operators, and aerial survey clients throughout the United States. AirMax was founded by John Nielsen, a ret...

A new milestone for the TBM family : Daher Aircraft delivers the 1,300th airplane from this fast, efficient product line

Daher Aircraft delivered the 1,300th TBM family airplane, marking the latest achievement for this high-performance, efficient turboprop-powered product line. This announcement was made at AERO Friedrichshafen, where Daher Aircraft exhibited its latest TBM 980 version with Garmin’s G3000 PRIME avionics, and which incorporates further enhancements in passenger comfort. ...

Joby brings electric air taxis to New York City in week-long flight campaign

Joby Aviation announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Framed against the most iconic skyline in the world, the campaign offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet a...

More Tecnam's wings in the sky - AERO2026 interview with Giovanni Pascale Langer

People often say the sky is the limit. When it comes to Tecnam Aircraft, the sky is more like their playground—the perfect place where all their models showcase their best capabilities. "Since 1948... and just getting started." The company gives the impression that building planes is simple—you just need a genuine passion for aviation, outstanding technical expertise, and the...

Elixir Aircraft signs a partnership with Skyzen for fleet management

Elixir Aircraft and Skyzen, a French SaaS solution specialized in airworthiness and aircraft maintenance management, announce the signing of a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to ensure a smoother entry into service for the aircraft and to simplify maintenance and airworthiness management—part of Elixir Aircraft’s commitment to providing a one-stop-shop solution...

SkyDrive and West Nippon Expressway Company sign partnership agreement on advanced air mobility

SkyDrive signed new partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company. Under the agreement, both parties will investigate the commercial feasibility of advanced air mobility eVTOL services based in expressway parking and service areas. SkyDrive successfully showcased demonstration flights of the SkyDrive SD-05 both at the Expo 2025 Osaka and at a second vertiport within...

Britten-Norman advances airborne 5G programme with BN2T-4S Islander prepared for system installation

Britten-Norman has delivered a key milestone in its collaboration with World Mobile Stratospheric, with the BN2T-4S Islander aircraft supporting the programme now prepared for the next phase of system integration. The aircraft is now ready for installation of the airborne 5G antenna system, marking a significant step forward in the development of aircraft-based connectivity solutions. The...

Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance renews ATR Global Maintenance Agreement for five years

ATR and Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance Operations, the maintenance arm of the Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum and Mel Air, have renewed their Global Maintenance Agreement for a further five years. This extension marks a new milestone in one of ATR’s longest and most enduring customer relationships: ANEM has relied on ATR’s maintenance expertise ...

Airbus delivers first A321XLR for Air Canada

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling the carrier to bridge the gap between its narrowbody short-haul and widebody long-haul operations. The delivery makes Air Canada the first ope...

Cirrus delivers FLEX SR Mount for Starlink

Cirrus announced FLEX SR Mount for Starlink, a sleek mounting and power solution for the Cirrus SR Series aircraft which when paired with the Starlink Mini, enables Wi-Fi connection in the aircraft. The Starlink Mini is a small, portable satellite internet kit for high-speed, low-latency internet. Designed by Cirrus, the FLEX SR Mount for Starlink&...

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A new era for German aerospace began today as Deutsche Aircraft officially opened its Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Joined by senior government representatives Christian Hirte an...

RAF 2026 - RTU opens new pathways for European aerospace collaboration

Speaking during the Riga Aviation Forum 2026, Pauls Irbins, Head of the Aerospace Direction at the RTU Innovation Office, presented a compelling vision of how Riga Technical University (RTU) can becom...

Heart Aerospace unveils ES-36, announces JSX purchase agreement for up to 100 aircraft

Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, its new 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner and planned production aircraft. Concurrently, award-winning air carrier JSX announced a deposit-backed agreem...

PC-12 PRO receives Safety Autoland certification

Progressive. Proven. Professional. The all-new PC-12 PRO introduces a completely redesigned cockpit built around the Garmin G3000 PRIME Integrated Flight Deck. Equipped with advanced technologies...

40 years, 40 aircraft: Piaggio Aerospace celebrates a landmark double achievement

The year of the P.180 Avanti’s 40th anniversary has brought a second reason for celebration at Piaggio Aerospace: the sale of more than 40 P.180 Avanti EVO aircraft since the model entered servi...

Ten years of growth, expertise and excellence at Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac

Located alongside Dassault Aviation’s flagship manufacturing facility, Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac is celebrating a decade of dedicated support to Falcon operators around the world....

Electra demonstrates revolutionary airport operations with Ultra-Short Takeoff aircraft using helicopter-style procedures

Electra announced the successful completion of first-of-its-kind flight operations from a heliport located on the commercial airport ramp at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The demonstration high...

Flexjet receives first-ever Embraer Praetor 600E as fleet launch customer

Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, marking the operator as the launch fleet customer for Embraer’s latest-generation super-midsize business jet. The inaugural aircraft joins Fl...

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Tecnam unveils the FAR Part 23-certified P2008JC NG in the United States, redefining efficiency in next-generation pilot training

Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG to the United States market, bringing flight schools a certified, next-generation training aircraft designed to dramatically reduce operating costs while maximizing fl...