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Cessna Citation Longitude and Citation Ascend to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen alongside legendary lineup of Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel Aircraft

Portuguese Air Force selects the Tecnam P-Mentor

Tecnam and Spanish aviation group World Aviation S.L. announce a landmark partnership to supply the Portuguese Air Force with a modern fleet of flight training aircraft. Awarded by the Ministry of National Defence, this program establishes the Tecnam P-Mentor as the foundation fo...

Allied Biofuels Uzbekistan secures presidential decree and related incentives for sustainable aviation fuels project

Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the Khorezm Region Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan executed a binding Project Implementation Agreement, marking a historic turning point in the development of Central Asia’s most consequential clean energy undertaking. The signing of the PIA constitutes a fo...

Cessna Caravan fleet expands with order from PT Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri

The global fleet of Cessna Caravans will soon expand with an order from Indonesian operator PT Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri, the company member of PT Yasa Artha Trimanunggal (Yasa - SAM Air), for a Cessna Caravan. The versatile aircraft will strengthen Yasa - SAM Air’s ability to support cargo, logistics and passenger operations and conduct we...

Bell sets new records in Latin America

Bell 505 has set a new record for the number of aircraft orders in Latin America in 2025. This achievement highlights the growing demand the region has seen for the Bell 505 and its multi-mission capabilities.In the Southern Cone, there are more Bell 505s in operation than any other area in Latin America, making Bell’s support network critical to the success of the Bell 505. Through a sys...

Textron Aviation names five 2026 Top Hawk recipients as program enters its second decade of workforce impact

Textron Aviation announced Brazos Valley Flight Services, Executive Air Taxi Corporation, Fairmont State University, Sterling Flight Training and Victors Aviation as its 2026 Top Hawk program recipients, continuing a legacy that has placed 55 factory-new Cessna Skyhawks in training environments since the program launched in 2015. Now entering its second decade, Top Hawk is one of the ind...

Vietnam Helicopter Corporation bolsters offshore operations with Airbus H225 helicopter order

Vietnam Helicopter Corporation subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters, to support the continued expansion of its offshore energy operations, and progressively replace ageing aircraft in its fleet. This latest order reinforces a trusted partnership between VNH...

Hartzell Propeller expands Top Prop program, delivering more value to general aviation

Hartzell Propeller is expanding its commitment to the general aviation community in 2026—making high-performance propeller upgrades more accessible, more affordable, and easier to navigate than ever before. Through a major expansion of its popular Top Prop conversion program, Hartzell unlocks a new upgrade path for thousands of aircraft owners. With more than 150 additio...

Vertical Aerospace achieves historic piloted thrustborne transition

Vertical Aerospace announced a landmark achievement in aviation history: piloted thrustborne transition by a full-scale eVTOL aircraft, taking off vertically like a helicopter and transitioning seamlessly into wingborne flight like a fixed-wing aircraft. This milestone unlocks the defining capability of eVTOL aviation and places Vertical at the forefront of the global advanced air mobility in...

Diamond Aircraft set to make a major impact at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 with multiple premieres and new experiences

Diamond Aircraft is gearing up for a landmark presence at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, taking place from 22–25 April. As Europe’s largest gathering for business and general aviation, AERO provides the perfect stage for Diamond Aircraft to showcase its latest innovations, new product features, and an elevated visitor experience. Jane Wang, Director for Sales, Marketing, and Flight Oper...

SUM Air orders up to eight ATR 72-600s

SUM Air, Korea newest regional airline, has placed an order for four brand‑new ATR 72‑600 aircraft, along with four additional purchase rights, with deliveries scheduled from 2028. The agreement was signed on the occasion of the France–Korea bilateral economic forum held in Seoul, attended by the French President, marking a signific...

Bell to showcase versatile mission solutions at FIDAE 2026

Bell set to highlight regional strength and mission capability at one of the longest-running airshows in Latin America. Throughout the years, Bell has established a distinguished reputation across Latin America as a trusted leader in the rotorcraft industry, supporting customers across diverse missions. With nearly 2,000 military and commercial operators throughout Latin America, customers have tu...

Sensofusion introduces Sensofusion Aviation, taking counter-drone systems to the skies

Rapidly growing Finnish defence technology company Sensofusion has acquired the Finnish aircraft manufacturer Atol Aviation. The acquisition brings aircraft and unmanned aircraft manufacturing expertise and production capacity into the Sensofusion group, further expanding the company's ability to conduct air-to-ground sensor reconnaissance. Atol Aviation operates in Halli, Finland at a former...

RECARO Aircraft Seating to showcase its first certified more sustainable seating features with Iberia

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced an innovative trial with Iberia. Set to launch in one of the Iberia A320neo cabins this spring, passengers may recognize more sustainable seating features in their hybrid cabin equipped with R1 and R2 economy class seating. As part of a RECARO offered mod kit, 186 seats will be installed in a selected A320neo cabin for a trial period of at least 6 m...

Embraer KC-390 Millennium successfully concludes cold weather campaign in Sweden

Embraer announced the successful completion of an intensive cold‑weather demonstration campaign of the KC‑390 Millennium in Sweden. Conducted at the Vidsel Test Range military facility, the operation showcased the aircraft’s exceptional performance, highlighting its capability to operate in Arctic conditions and support Agile Combat Employment concepts. During this cold‑weather campaign,...

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

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

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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...